Originating from a single species that thrived in ancient times, Xenowyrms have become an incredibly diverse breed whose appearances vary depending on their habitats. Each Xenowyrm subspecies is heavily reliant on the power of different types of mana, making them powerful magic users. Pyros are easily the heaviest of all Xenowyrm subspecies and they use their weight to their advantage. If scorching their foes with flames doesn’t finish them off, Pyros will use the weight of their bodies for sheer crushing power. They create their lairs solely in volcanic regions, where lava and billowing flames are the land’s most prominent features.

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.

Efflektis is a violent, hateful, burning ball of rage. She's technically in charge of minding the other Pyro Xenowyrms in her territory, but she could care less about what they do. Hell, if she had her way, she'd have chased them all off by now, but Synesi and his stupid subordinates force her to stay civil. As a result of her careless, half-hearted rule, her lands are a lawless mess where only the strongest survive. She wouldn't have it any other way.

Efflektis's mate, Kakos, is little more than an object to her. Sure, she keeps him close, and yes, she'll gladly kill anyone that dares try and take him from her, but this is mostly because she's fiercely territorial, not because of any real love. That said, the two have had their tender moments, and if she had to choose between Kakos and some other, stronger male, she'd choose Kakos. Probably.