Vampire Dragons are members of the undead. They sustain themselves by drinking the blood of others. It is said that they are only “alive” at night, and seem dead or asleep during the day, as they cannot endure sunlight for long periods of time. Vampire Dragons can only reproduce by changing the eggs of other dragons, puncturing the shell with their fangs and injecting venom that kills the baby inside.

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.

While not particularly sociable, Carmilla Das Dracul is very kind and gentle in her demeanor when approached by others. Inside her pale and seemingly dead frame is a very sad and lonely heart that yearns for companionship, the kind of connection that a mother would have with her young. Carmilla is mindful of the risks involved when she approaches an egg intended for her. The first time she bit, the egg promptly gave the telltale crackle of death, and she rested the egg back where it had been set for her, refusing its removal from her cave till she was sure it was truly dead. While her owner was respectful of this wish, the other dragons in her area of the cave left her side, thinking her strange for wanting it to remain. The yearning for kindred companionship only grew from that time on. Thankfully, the owner has been mindful of this emotional need, and Carmilla has been joined by two others of her kindred, both male, in her area of the cave, which has made her very happy and content.