With their iridescent wings and sleek gray bodies, Iridichi Dragons are an enchanting sight to behold in the decaying autumnal world. Coming across an Iridichi, or having one approach you, can either be a blessing or a curse; rumor has it, Iridichi Dragons are messengers and anchors for the dead. Their disconcerting white eyes always seem to connect to the spiritual world, and the intimacy of life and death during autumn compels them to seek the deceased. Superstitious folks claim that the magical effects of their wings allow the dead to be seen as well as heard. As a result, travelers seek out Iridichi Dragons during their most active season, claiming they act as a bridge between the living and the dead. Iridichi Dragons have allegedly facilitated hauntings and offered consolation for those departed with unfinished business when a simple message will not suffice.

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.

Iridici is the inventor of Paucher, a tile game themed around pine cones, beefsteak, and cabbages. His rules have changed little since he left his clan, although he had to quickly amend that one can handle tiles with one's feet and hands in addition to wings, since he's met many beings who don't have the same anatomy he does. He is disappointed that most of the humans who meet him are not interested in his tile game and instead want him to talk to dead people or lift a curse or something. Among the minority who do stick around to learn, all have become Paucher enthusiasts and are determined to spread word of this game. One family has even started reproducing tiles and fronds in their workroom. Every couple of months, one of the daughters heads to Iridici's territory to drop off a cut of the money they're making, which he never asked for but is very nice of them.