Vampire Dragons are members of the undead. They sustain themselves by drinking the blood of others. It is said that they are only “alive” at night, and seem dead or asleep during the day, as they cannot endure sunlight for long periods of time. Vampire Dragons can only reproduce by changing the eggs of other dragons, puncturing the shell with their fangs and injecting venom that kills the baby inside.

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.

Mercurian and Narayan Steele lead the Immolators clan of vampires as brothers. The clan subsists on pain and fear, albeit neither those of its opponents nor as a means of subjugation. Instead, it's held together by the belief that in the near-immortality granted by undeath, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, embracing a masochistic lifestyle as a means to relentless self-improvement.

Mercurian complements his brother's social grace and diplomacy with swift judgement and brute strength, viewing himself as a protector of his kin, merciless toward those who would declare themselves their enemy. Jovial but capricious, even his clan mates know to be wary of him. Those who would seek to oppose him would do well not to underestimate his intelligence, however—he may be the muscle, but he's difficult to outwit. Should someone truly best him, he may be in no hurry to cash in on his grudge... but he never forgets. Vengeance is a dish best served cold.