This breed of dragon was thought to exist only in legend. Although their name varies between cultures, they are often referred to as “Guardians of Nature.” They are able to channel the forces of fire, ice and lightning, which allows them to wield tremendous power. Seen very rarely, it is thought that they only become active when something is threatening the territory they have chosen to guard. In order to protect their chosen home, these dragons are incredibly adaptable; they have been seen everywhere from remote mountain ranges, to ancient forests, to the darkest depths of the ocean.

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.

Sherlock Holmes is a very smart dragon who acts in the capacity of private consulting detective for the Sunshine family. Supremely intelligent, he can usually deduce who is the perpetrators of a crime, and so helps to keep his family safe. He is sarcastic, proud and often antisocial; he detests dragonesses, yet he has a way of making them feel at ease with him. When he is not on a case and ennui overtakes him, he will entertain himself by punching holes with his claws in the walls of the communal Sunshine cave. He is also the reluctant mentor of Benedict Cumberbatch, a bright young Sunset dragon who remarkably resembles Holmes. Although he is strange and often rude, Holmes also has a certain streak of friendliness and kindness, and will often spend weeks working to alleviate the suffering of those less fortunate than himself.