Spitfires are a desert breed of dragon. Their dull brown bodies contrast with their brilliant turquoise markings, and they only blaze brighter when these dragons fight. Spitfires are notorious for their territorial natures, and the wing-edges of most are ripped and tattered before their first year is out. Spitfires are also noteworthy for their brilliant blue fire, which is used not for hunting or fighting, but rather for making glass caves from the sand, in which the dragons can soak up the sun.

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.

Miyek and his mate, Lehen, were the first two dragons raised successfully in the Howl Cave, as it has come to be called. Miyek also acts as a leader for the cave, but in a slightly different way. He is the voice of reason, and organizes things like who will watch eggs and hatchlings, or strategies on how to get rid of pests, or humans that are too hostile.

Miyek is more fond of hatchlings than his mate, and will often play with them as a way of bonding. As a result of his cunning mind, leadership skills and kindness toward the young, many young dragons idolize him.