Ridgewing Dragons live just below the snow level on the upper slopes of mountains. They are a friendly, playful breed and enjoy dancing in wind currents near their homes or plummeting down into valleys from great heights. Their wings, by far their most striking feature, grow in fin-like ridges along their backs. While their bodies lack markings to blend better with their surroundings, a ridgewing’s wings have bright markings in the colors of the flowers that grow in their mountain habitat. Occasionally different-colored individuals can be found, but they are rare because their striking coloring offers little protection.

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.

Living near the snowline on a tall mountain, Schelltre is used to the cold environment. However, he has a very warm heart. Sometimes a snowstorm will cover the mountain further down than usual, capturing creatures unprepared for the cold. At those times, Schelltre patrols the area for anything caught and suffering in the snow. Using his broad wings, he covers them from the wind and snow, helping them to rewarm. Tales of him as the "Guardian of Spring" spread because of his bright colors and the lives he has saved.