Ember Dragons have a great affinity for hot environments. While they themselves are not hot to the touch, their tendency to lurk amongst smoldering ashes has caused many to believe they are fire-starters. Their dully glowing markings serve many purposes: acting as a means of identification between individuals, as an important part of mating displays, and as a way of showing aggression. The long, low build of the breed makes them ungainly in flight, and the thick fleshy membranes of their wings hinder them further. As such, it is rare to see an Ember Dragon take to the air. Ember Dragons are also not particularly sociable; females tend to be defensive, whereas males are more aggressive. Once they have settled with a particular group of dragons, Ember Dragons are incredibly loyal and will defend their pack by any means possible.

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 tribe of dracons lives deep in the Bleeding Heart, a volcanic waste in the center of the Voiceless Desert. Their leader is known as Infernecticus. This powerful dragon is looked upon as a brutal leader due to the training he calls for all members of his tribe, but much of his rule is kinder than that of those who once tried to oppose him.

Infernecticus teaches his tribe of the ancient gods. He has not been spoken to directly, but has visions of words thrown between them and is aware of an ancient prophecy from his childhood which foretells their coming to this world. He knows much more about them then about the prophecy, and is unsure if he wants them to be let in. His tribe all think this is just a facade for his not wanting to say, because he is usually capable of making decisions.

The reason he has such rigorous training is that he fears one called by the prophecy will come from his tribe, and wants whoever it is to be ready to face whatever it takes.