Pyralspite dragons are small, swift dragons that can breathe an intensely hot flame. They get their name from their resemblance to and affinity for garnets of the pyralspite family—they hoard such gems, preferring garnets that match their variant, and can tell the type of garnet from how it tastes. The dark red variant is known as Pyrope. They tend to be fiercely loyal and noble, and have a stronger sense of justice than other Pyralspites. They live primarily in volcanic areas.

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.

Gifted with patience approaching saint-like levels, Sazukeru is the clan's authority on resolving hatchling ownership squabbles over food. She keeps a close watch over the storage caves where the tastier seasonal treats are kept, and intervenes whenever she notices younger dragons fighting over a meal. The elder dragons appreciate Sazu's time and efforts spent into keeping the hatchlings from getting needlessly aggressive over small things, but most don't know how many arguments are easily solved by Sazukeru dividing the disputed food in half or, in extreme cases, just eating it herself.