The bright specks that adorn Xol Dragons mesmerize all who behold them. But those who gaze upon these capricious dragons must be cautious, for it can be difficult to resist their charm. The allure is especially strong during sunset, when Xols perform intricate dances, their agile bodies rising and falling within the water as their ornamental fins shimmer softly. Unwary spectators may find themselves in peril if they give in to the silent call of the dragons’ dangerous beauty, for the waters in which the Xols dance scald all those who enter. Thankfully, anyone who is wise enough to recognize their magic is able to resist it while still enjoying the display. Although dangerous in the water, Xols are relatively harmless on land unless provoked. Xol Dragons lay their eggs on land heated by volcanic activity, and the warmth helps develop their common red coloring. However, when eggs stay below a certain temperature for too long, this development is stunted, leading to the existence of blue individuals.

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.

Siren is like a sidekick to her bold sister, Scald. Scald is Siren's hero. She embraces her odd, blue coloring and doesn't care at all what others think of her. Siren is the same way, but doesn't share her sister's more rebellious nature. Siren is a lot more quiet and submissive. While she does look up to and admire her sister, she isn't willing to actively fight in her same battles. Rather, she takes on a more supportive follower role. Siren is never too far behind Scald. Wherever Scald goes, Siren is sure to be somewhere close. Scald does tend to get annoyed by this, but never lashes out at her sister over it, even when she's truly upset. The two of them share a close bond. As two blue Xols, they've sort of come to an understanding that they can't afford to fight one another, at least not over anything serious. Such a serious topic includes Scald's refusal to dance. Both Siren and their mother, Soakscale, worry about Scald's rejection of this instinct.