Nocturne Dragons are a strange breed. Whenever light strikes their bodies, they are frozen in whatever position they were in. This leaves them vulnerable and they rely on camouflage to keep themselves safe. They are often mistaken for statues when in this frozen state, but Nocturne dragons do not actually turn into stone. Rather, they merely idle until the sun goes down. At night, these dragons come to life, proving themselves to be powerful fliers, although little else is known about their true behavior.

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.

Lapislazriel NightRouse (after the gemstone: Lapis Lazuli) was adopted into the clan cave as its 75th dragon, creating quite a stir, especially with The Clan Mother. After hatching, the strange daily, and nightly, transformation that is natural for the breed took her by surprise, and hours of panic settled upon the clan cave as she frantically searched for answers. The clan elders were able to calm her fears, although, still not completely convinced, she remained by his side that entire first day, wanting to confirm that Lapislazriel would once again reanimate as she had been reassured. With heartfelt concern, The Clan Mother wrapped a warm woolen blanket around his still, stone like form and kept a silent vigil while the minutes slipped by. As the last few rays of sunlight receded, and his form began to move, a deep and thankful breath escaped her lips. Lapislazriel cherishes that blanket, and it is rumored that he still rests with it each day, even now!