Horse Dragons have equine-shaped bodies and hooves instead of claws, which allow them to be fast runners. They specialize in running takeoffs, which are quicker than taking off from a stand-still. Horse dragons are able to stalk their prey from the ground then quickly execute an aerial attack for the kill.

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.

Shunsoku's name roughly translates to "fleet steed."  She is a dragon who prefers land travel over flight, and can often be seen racing with Iksanni and whomever else will indulge her.  Unfortunately for Shunsoku, her horse-like appearance and naturally placid nature have caused her some problems.  Young upstarts are prone to challenge her because she looks like an easy target.  It is rumored that she has actually killed two who engaged her and would not yield when they knew themselves beaten, claiming that they would "rather die than lose to a grass-eater."