Skystrider Dragons are known for almost never leaving the air as they have no other means of defense if attacked. The main exception to this rule is when they nest in the branches of ancient trees to sleep. This airborne tendency can make raising and keeping Skystrider Dragons an extra challenge. Males have a row of poisonous spines along their backs while females have a venomous bite. Skystrider Dragons mostly prey on birds and flying insects, leading their presence to be welcomed by farmers who often leave out treats hoping to lure a group nearby.

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's sort of the more elegant, stable counterpart to her brother, Levitate. Avia is a remarkable huntress and acrobat. She didn't grow up like other Skystriders. She was hatched in a rough, barren wasteland with parents that emphasized the value of basic survival above all else. As such, Avia has learned to adapt to such a place, preying on smaller dragons almost like a Falconiform. Though not overtly violent (it's not like she takes any pleasure in hunting), Avia can be truly brutal. She can reach exceptional speeds through diving and takes opponents completely off guard without making a sound. She prefers to kill quickly, using her venom to it's fullest advantage and going for the neck of her prey. Aside from these deadly talents, Avia is something of a blank slate. She cares only for her own survival, so sees emotions, empathy, and pleasure as wastes of time. She's quiet, she rarely ever speaks in fact, and she lives on her own. She prefers to keep things that way.