Shallow Water Dragons are found in tropical regions where the water is warm. They use their magic to hunt, using bubbles to capture small fish and animals. Their large, webbed feet make them excellent swimmers and they are able to move at very high speeds. Due to their bright color, these dragons are easily spotted in the lagoons where they live.

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.

When this species of dragon first was discovered by humans, people often wondered how Shallow Water Dragons manage to escape predators, with little chance to conceal themselves. One day a young dragon came along and gave them the answer: Shallow Water Dragons don't always escape, but that doesn't matter because they have nine lives. Upon hearing this, the people went away and wrote long essays about the topic. Nine Lives, as he started calling himself, went back to his father to tell him what happened and they shared a good laugh about those gullible humans.