Desipis Dragons are an extremely dangerous breed, synonymous with the paths of desolation they leave in their wakes. These gargantuan beasts are infamous for their innate ability to control and manipulate the minds of others, which they use to pulverize the sanities of their foes and forge false memories. This power is especially effective on the foolish, and only the strongest-willed individuals have been known to resist a Desipis’s cunning. Most who anger Desipises do not live to tell the tale. Desipis Dragons are especially feared for their uncanny power of absorbing the magic of others with the fire they breathe and converting it into the bright reserves of crystallized mana that decorate their bodies.

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.

The arrival of Desipis Dragons in the herd wasn't as welcomed as other species are, and most regard them with caution and fear. Their actions are carefully regulated by those who have the skills to do so; experienced Daydream Dragons often have to fix the doings of a Desipis Dragon, as they cast specialized dreams to repair broken memories and minds. Tears of Madness, in particular, is a mischievous creature who enjoys messing with people's heads. Shortly after hatching, he fled the herd to live alone in the forests, where he is occasionally heard of ambushing lone travelers with waves of corrupted thought. Not many enter his territory and come out alive, let alone sane.