Canopy Dragons love to soar above the tropical jungles and other densely forested areas. Their billowing, layered wings create generous lift that allows them to ascend effortlessly over the warm jungle. While their unique wings do not make them the fastest flyers, they are champion gliders. To further this end, dexterity, maneuverability, and grace are all judged by the females when selecting their mates from the males that can accurately complete the exhausting and elaborate courtship dance between the close growing branches of the upper canopy.

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.

Heartwind is a good friend and hard worker. What he lacks in intelligence, he makes up for in kindness and loyalty. He often can be found in the jungle early in the morning, accumulating a large pile of fruit, fish, and the odd rabbit. Then, very methodically, he arranges his findings into small packages, taking them to any place that might befit from a little extra treat. When a young dragon receives their name, matures, or lays their first egg, they will always be greeted at their cave by a smiling Heartwind and a little pot of special honey.

There are few eligible females in his clan, so Heart is patiently waiting for a mate and perfecting his special courtship dance. All canopy dances consist of the same basic movements, but each one is unique to the performing dragon. No non-canopies have ever witnessed this colorful display, but it is well-known that it is an incredible competition that often draws hundreds of females.