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.

The first hatched of his clutch, Io Concordance was given the name of a mighty dragon of old, said by some to be the first of all dragonkind. Despite his name being 'Concordance' Io is rather touchy about what's 'his,' and what's not, and doesn't generally let others near his sunning spots and treasure. His hatching and growth itself are somewhat amazing, as when he was found his egg was sick, and for a brief time it looked like he would die a hatchling, never having grown to his full mighty potential. Perhaps because of this, he has a soft spot for those who are sick or suffering, and will watch over them to make sure they regain their strength.