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.

It's hard to tell what of Newton the Bronze's stories to believe. They're not completely invented, surely—dragons, especially strong magic-users, often team up with a band of human adventurers, and tinsels by their very nature tend to lead uncomfortably interesting lives. Newton wouldn't even be the first of his kind to face a potentially world-ending threat. It's when he starts talking about cursed jewelry, floating evil eyeballs, and disparate bands of unusual beings that even the most credulous audience starts getting skeptical.