Moonstone Dragons are named after the orb on their tails, which resembles the gem of the same name. They are nocturnal and gather energy through the absorption of moonlight with their orbs. They seem to glow with a lunar light and are a very gentle breed, feeding off of plants and the moons’ power.

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.

Moonprize hatched in a distant land, her mother a shimmering royal. She began traveling when she was young, and it wasn't long until she'd arrived upon this strange continent. Small, with limited resources, this land is home to divided factions of territorial dragons bound by rigid laws. She managed to avoid capture by one Weyr and ended up stumbling into the captivity of another.

The Weyr of the Moon lies hidden in a deep valley below a towering peak, and the dragons of the Weyr are all Moonstones who worship the Golden Moon, Aurax. When Moonprize found their secret settlement, she was brought before the Weyr's leader, Smoothstone, who told her they would protect her, despite her 'dirty' blood. Apparently her non-Moonstone mother marks her as what they call half-moon, giving her limited rights within the Weyr.

She didn't want to stay when she found this place, but the Weyr of the Moon insists upon its secrecy and will not allow her to leave freely.

But they can't keep her forever.