Sunstone Dragons are named after the orb on their tails, which resembles the gem of the same name. Their social structure resembles a lion pride, with one dominant male and several females banded together with their young. They prefer arid climates where they can blend in and dig for minerals and gemstones that they not only collect, but eat. The more gems they consume, the larger their tail stone grows. They are an aggressive breed; it is not uncommon to see two males battling for mates and territory.

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.

She walks alone, warm under the sun's touch. Even the soft glow of sunlight can't bring joy into her eyes, for she has no one. Her pride was murdered by arrogant knights, and she was left as the only survivor, saved by the male of the pride. She remembers the battles fought over her place in the pride, and whips her tail as she realizes that she can no longer belong to one. She heads toward a distant town, tracking the insolent men who had destroyed her family, and her life. She knows she won't survive, but vengeance burns inside her heart, even hotter than the flames of the sun.