Diamondwing Dragons are named for the myriad tiny scales that grow on their wing membranes, lending them a faceted, lustrous appearance. These meticulous creatures will spend months ranging far and wide to collect the shiniest trinkets and gemstones to adorn their nests. Once his nest is complete, a male Diamondwing will perform an elaborate aerial dance hoping to impress potential mates with his beauty and prowess.

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.

Flaming Burden is one of the first Protectors—a group of different-aged dragons who have sworn to protect the sick, weak and young. Along with his mate, Lime's Stone, and a few other dragons, he has helped and defended many dragons and, over time, has eventually been promoted to be their leader. Out from the group, he is seen to be one of the strongest, most hot-headed, but wisest and most helpful dragons at the same time. He has been a good father to two young dragons who both have been seen at his side. Despite this, he still somehow finds time to travel around and collect shiny gems to add to his family's treasures.