Nocturne Dragons are a strange breed. Whenever light strikes their bodies, they are frozen in whatever position they were in. This leaves them vulnerable and they rely on camouflage to keep themselves safe. They are often mistaken for statues when in this frozen state, but Nocturne dragons do not actually turn into stone. Rather, they merely idle until the sun goes down. At night, these dragons come to life, proving themselves to be powerful fliers, although little else is known about their true behavior.

Dragons are highly-intelligent reptilian creatures that—from a human perspective, at least—appear to live forever. Many different varieties of dragon exist, each with their own unique qualities, habitats, and behavior. Adolescence in dragons is usually marked by the growth of a hatchling’s wings, although not all breeds of dragons grow wings and some breeds have other traits that indicate the beginning of maturation. In Galsreim, dragons and humans coexist peacefully.

As still as a library lion, Aldwiyn sits unmoving beside the cave entrance. A young Nocturne, frozen in time. As a "living statue" Aldwiyn is often forgotten, even by his owner. At times, he is nothing more than a jungle gym for the wingless hatchlings. But he doesn't mind. Left to himself to contemplate... whatever it is that Nocturnes contemplate, Aldwiyn retreats to a sun-filled world where he can fly freely no matter if it is day or night. But at least there is always night, where at least for a bit, he is no longer a slave to the sun.