Holiday dragons are a very mysterious breed. They are only seen during winter, and even then it is hard to catch a glimpse of one. They are responsible for the general cheer that spreads during the holidays. In essence, they are the “Spirits of Winter.”

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.

Shikanoki and his brother Kazari are in charge of decorating the Sylvain clan caves during the winter holiday seasons. Shika primarily oversees the gathering and assembly of the decorations, whether teaching others how to make decorations, picking up the materials needed for the decorations, or digging through the storage caves for the reusable decorations from previous years. He loves showing family members how to weave garlands, even when arts and crafts time deteriorates to tinsel-throwing fights.