The bright specks that adorn Xol Dragons mesmerize all who behold them. But those who gaze upon these capricious dragons must be cautious, for it can be difficult to resist their charm. The allure is especially strong during sunset, when Xols perform intricate dances, their agile bodies rising and falling within the water as their ornamental fins shimmer softly. Unwary spectators may find themselves in peril if they give in to the silent call of the dragons’ dangerous beauty, for the waters in which the Xols dance scald all those who enter. Thankfully, anyone who is wise enough to recognize their magic is able to resist it while still enjoying the display. Although dangerous in the water, Xols are relatively harmless on land unless provoked. Xol Dragons lay their eggs on land heated by volcanic activity, and the warmth helps develop their common red coloring. However, when eggs stay below a certain temperature for too long, this development is stunted, leading to the existence of blue individuals.

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.

If Virtanen balances himself on his hind legs so his front legs are free, he can hold his forelimbs at his side parallel to the ground from shoulder to flipper, forming a sort of cross shape, and even sweep them like a propeller. This has no application in his day-to-day life, and so far, no other member of his lagoon considers the swinging arms a legitimate combat or dance tactic. He theorizes that his limb joints are smaller than the average xol's, which allow a greater range of movement, but he's not quite ready to be cut open and inspected so no one knows exactly how he can pull this off. Much like how humans view members of their kind who can sit on their own heads and fit in a small box, the other dragons find Virtanen's feat to be an unsettling party trick.