Script Dragons are named for the markings along their wings and sides that look almost like calligraphy. The patterns correspond to no known language, and are slightly different on every dragon. These dragons only develop the characteristic markings when they reach maturity, and they are fairly capable with magic once the patterns appear.

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.

Quemnio Bookwyrm is an aspiring author, but has yet to find the fame he knows he deserves. Certain that his lack of success is due to insufficient publicity, instead of cliched plots, one-dimensional characters, trite dialogue, and so on he gives copies away to every dragon he meets and bribes alcedines and Zephyrus Couriers to take copies to human booksellers. Dragons frequently remember urgent appointments elsewhere when they see him coming.