Horse Dragons have equine-shaped bodies and hooves instead of claws, which allow them to be fast runners. They specialize in running takeoffs, which are quicker than taking off from a stand-still. Horse dragons are able to stalk their prey from the ground then quickly execute an aerial attack for the kill.

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.

Alicia Drezel is part of the Hellpack, a group of Hellfire Wyverns and Horses that live slightly separated from the rest of the flock. Having started with a few mated pairs made of one of each breed, they take in new wild-born Hellfires and Horses every generation, as mates for their Hellhorse offspring.

Alicia is mate to the Hellfire Wyvern called Andreas. She is unable to fly, due to missing half of her left wing, and spends most of her time in the Hellfort.

One day she was tracking a Misfit pygmy through the Jungle, hoping it would lead her to some eggs. She was so focussed on the smaller dragon that they both blundered straight into some soldiers. The pygmy was killed instantly, but Alicia managed to fight, despite being outnumbered and surrounded by warriors.

Her mental screams brought not only the Hellpack to her aid, but also the swiftest fighters from the nearest flock hatchery. The White and Magi dragons did their best, but Alicia's sword-rent wing could not be saved.