Seasonal Dragons take on the characteristics of the season during which they are born. Thus, eggs that are laid in spring match the pink flowers and green buds of spring, and those that are laid in the summer grow to depict the bright green of the forest trees and the yellow of the sun. Eggs laid in autumn display the bright colors of leaves falling from trees, and those that are laid during winter take on the appearance of the icy snow.

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.

Laments was the only survivor of a clutch of Season eggs that were attacked and devoured by Prowls, the vampire dragon that routinely preyed upon the clan. The nest he was in had been left unguarded, and when his mother returned, the only thing that remained was one badly scratched egg and a few broken shells. He was named in memoir of his siblings that the clan lost. Laments is shy and withdrawn, but is loyal and brave when the situation demands it.