Crimson Flare Pygmies are named after their small size and speed. They are fast and love to fly up and down in steep climbs and dives, giving the impression of a flare of color in the sky. These dragons travel in swarms during migration seasons and are very social. They live in tropical locations or wherever it is warm, and they are often seen near active volcanoes.

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.

Pygmy dragons are the smallest category of dragons, being on the same scale as domesticated animals. They are often found around concentrated populations of dragons, relying on their larger brethren to ward away potential predators and leave scraps. As such, the majority of a pygmy’s diet is scavenged. Due to their tiny size, pygmies do not breed with larger varieties of dragons.

Mickey is the quirkiest of all the pygmys. He is as as quick as a spark, and glows just as brightly as a flame in the presence of others. Around Brad Boyes he tends to grow clumsier and pursues him rather cutely with loud clicks and little bursts of smoke as the females fight to the side. Though he is usually pushed aside, he is sometimes accepted by the Nilia Pygmy and the two spend a day or two together as any normal pair of mates would. If anyone is ever feeling gloomy or upset, Mickey is always the one to come to, so long as he is not following Brad everywhere.