Dorsal Dragons are so named because they have large fins along their backs that can be raised and lowered at will. They use these fins to regulate body temperature; they raise them to cool off when they become overheated. The bright colors on the fins double as a means of attracting mates.

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.

This dragon is close companion to a high-ranking cardinal within the church, and likes his associate, is wise and benevolent and generous.

Or appears to be.

But those who receive blessings from the pair can't help but shudder at their sweet smiles, as if finding something disgustingly wrong in them, and even the way they never seem to age is unnatural. But of course, this is probably all just foolishness, the pair can't possibly have anything to do with all those disappearing children...