Tri-Horn Wyverns are a mountainous species, living in high altitude areas among rocks and snow. The rough and rugged climate has bred a tough and hardened species, prepared to do battle with both the elements and other creatures. Their most distinctive feature is the three-horned crest mounted upon their head, for which they were named; these toughened spikes are powerful weapons, used to battle against predators, prey and fellow Tri-Horn Wyverns. Both males and females of this species fight for territory and resources, and wear scars with pride. However, Tri-Horn wyverns have a soft side beneath their many spikes. They work in loyal packs, of which they are deeply protective; if one can gain their trust, Tri-Horn wyverns can be powerful allies through the mountains.

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.

Vanella is certain that certain behaviour will ultimately lead to the downfall of the whole clan. Examples of such society-endangering behaviour include:

disrespecting your elders,

listening to "obnoxious" music,

staying up all night although one is a diurnal dragon,

staying up all day although one is a nocturnal dragon,

not striving for a happy monogamous lifemating with a dragon of the opposite sex,

reading the wrong kind of books,

and talking to humans—to name just a few.

Every time she witnesses such subversive behaviour, she immediately reports it to the proper authorities so those "weirdos" can be taken care of.