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.

Alan is a prime example of the summer weather; he flourishes in the sprawling sun and crisp evenings during the warmth of the year. However, unlike many of his species, he is rather inactive, preferring to bask in the evening glow instead of going out and  soaring while the sun is still high.

He is however, one of perhaps the most easily contented dragons even if he can rarely be bothered to move from his spot on a warm rock. There is rarely anything that disturbs him, and rarely any personalities of other dragons that he clashes with.