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.

Carina Endur is loyal and courageous. Even though she is very young (dragon standards) and has barely completed training as an Endur guardian, Carina is a marvelous fighter. Her ruined wings prove this point. She has charged into battle when others would back away and has supported the Endur cause without wavering. Isis Endur, the great leader of the Endur clan, is looking for a healing dragon to repair Carina's wings. The others of the clan need a healer dragon too, in hard times.