Crimson Flare Pygmies are named after their small size and speed. They are fast and love to fly up and down in steep climbs and dives, giving the impression of a flare of color in the sky. These dragons travel in swarms during migration seasons and are very social. They live in tropical locations or wherever it is warm, and they are often seen near active volcanoes.

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.

Pygmy dragons are the smallest category of dragons, being on the same scale as domesticated animals. They are often found around concentrated populations of dragons, relying on their larger brethren to ward away potential predators and leave scraps. As such, the majority of a pygmy’s diet is scavenged. Due to their tiny size, pygmies do not breed with larger varieties of dragons.

"Rawikikotopi, Rawikikotopi!"

The dull chant rises into the smoke laden air every day of every year, an endless drone, an evening ritual in which the inhabitants offer fine meats and gifts to the god of the volcano upon whose base they live. Yet while the faith of many in the tribe was resolute, others wanted a firmer sign, something more than fumes and fire, to prove their master existed.

The minority soon become the majority, and the entire clan (save some elders who feared what their insolence might bring) gathered around the volcano's rim, praying, offering tribute, demanding a sign. They received one.

A very small, red dragon soared up from the volcano, alighted on the offerings, and cheerfully began to eat.

"Rawikikotopi" isn't quite sure how she got herself into this situation, but she's more than happy with her new life, and the locals are more than happy with this tiny incarnation of their god, so it's a pretty win-win scenario all around!