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.

A tall horse dragon, Nuss is liked by most of the dragons in his tribe. His egg was found by his owner in a lake, floating there like no one would want it. She took it with her and hatched it, cared for him like a mother cares for her child, and trained him herself. He likes to fly around with hatchings without wings on his back, making the fall off and then catching them again. He is a careful and loyal dragon to his tribe, and will never turn his back on others who is in need.