Ice Dragons are fierce predators who hunt using their extremely cold breath. The breath of an ice dragon can freeze its prey solid in seconds. The body of an ice dragon is so cold that icicles will form along its skin no matter the outside temperature.

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.

Given by the bay community, his name means 'the snow water wave of the gods' because in ancient times, 'twas believed that snow was made by the gods. His real name is Haukea, given by Poli'ahu, the snow goddess of Mauna Kea. Born of the snow atop Mauna Kea, Poli'ahu found him as a hatchling and has since then taken him as her companion. Poli'ahu loved him and as humble as he is, Haukea often becomes overprotective of her, loving her so dearly that he would give his life to save hers. The day Pele tricked Poli'ahu and almost stole Mauna Kea from her, Haukea was there protecting Poli'ahu from Pele's fiery wrath and helped drive Pele away- back to Mauna Loa by a blanket of snow. Every now and then, Haukea makes his way down the slopes with the melting snow during the summers and visits the bay community to warmly greet everyone, earning the name 'ka'ale-wai-hau-a-ke-akua'. It is said that his heart is warm enough to melt the snow of Mauna Kea, until Poli'ahu's safety is at risk.