Spitfires are a desert breed of dragon. Their dull brown bodies contrast with their brilliant turquoise markings, and they only blaze brighter when these dragons fight. Spitfires are notorious for their territorial natures, and the wing-edges of most are ripped and tattered before their first year is out. Spitfires are also noteworthy for their brilliant blue fire, which is used not for hunting or fighting, but rather for making glass caves from the sand, in which the dragons can soak up the sun.

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.

Orak is outwardly calm and collected; however, his fury is more like dry ice than consuming flames. He is at his most dangerous when his voice lowers and his control seems unshakable. He and his sister Oroza left the cave when they were only hatchlings in a quest for independence and strength. As time passed his sister fell and love and the siblings parted. As he continued his journey he encountered a lovely dragoness, Xelta. The female had sworn off males and mating in the pursuit of knowledge, but as a male Spitfire Orak would not be denied. When he finally won Xelta's heart they mated and produced two young hatchlings. Despite this the two separated and gave their hatchlings over to the care of a trusted cave mate. Xelta was too engrossed in her studies for an extended relationship with her male and children, and Orak still had not seen enough of the world. But one day, the two will meet again.