Sweetlings are a small, flightless breed of dragon. They are omnivores who favor sweet fruits and honey, and have been known to go to great lengths to obtain their favorite treats. Their long, prehensile tails allow them to grab onto branches and give them superior balance. Sweetlings are expressive dragons and have a large array of calls to communicate with others. They become very vocal during breeding season and sing long, beautiful melodies to attract a mate. Inquisitive in nature, Sweetlings are known to investigate anything that piques their interest, and are quick to flee if the object of their curiosity strikes back.

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.

Honeydew's favorite maple tree overlooked a vast valley of trees. As he climbed higher toward the top of the trunk, he could feel the wind breeze through his ears and imagine he was flying. Being glued to the ground was so lonely he sometimes hurt. He could watch his friends soar through the skies like the birds he could never imitate, diving, twining, tussling with one another in playful aerial combat.

As Honeydew returned to the ground to suckle the sweet sap from his maple tree, Blossomed Rose drifted onto a nearby rock to soak up the sun's loving rays. Her loyal suitors followed mere seconds later, but Rose's eyes met only Honeydew's before she laid down to doze.