Spitfires are a desert breed of dragon. Their dull brown bodies contrast with their brilliant turquoise markings, and they only blaze brighter when these dragons fight. Spitfires are notorious for their territorial natures, and the wing-edges of most are ripped and tattered before their first year is out. Spitfires are also noteworthy for their brilliant blue fire, which is used not for hunting or fighting, but rather for making glass caves from the sand, in which the dragons can soak up the sun.

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.

Eture is the leader of his tribe. He used to be the sole male, but there are two newer males, both of them shadow walkers, that he looks upon with interest. Eture thinks now of finding a suitable mate. He tried courting the cunning and beautiful Aquei, but she was not interested in him at all. He took the blow to his pride in stride, and will no doubt try to find a new mate soon. Eture is a strong and confident one, no doubt fit to be leader. He never asks the help of Vyutzu-san, the scroll owner. He loves to fly and hunt, but doesn't spend much time with hatchlings or eggs.