Holiday dragons are a very mysterious breed. They are only seen during winter, and even then it is hard to catch a glimpse of one. They are responsible for the general cheer that spreads during the holidays. In essence, they are the “Spirits of Winter.”

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.

Abiline entered the Weyr under much joy and happiness. She and Sukina, the other Snow Angel in the Weyr, were like sisters, and the two became well-liked in the Weyr. Until Valentine's Day came along with a shy, quiet Sweetling. Abiline fell for him when Ohki came of age, but he already loved Sukina. The Enchantress approved of the match, and every dragon wished them happiness, except for Abiline, who was jealous of Sukina for "stealing her beloved".

When Midwinter returned and the Holiday Dragons were in full glory, Ohki mistakenly called Abiline by Sukina's name, and Abiline realized her chance to get back at Sukina. She mimicked Sukina's voice, and Ohki responded and followed her. She bore his eggs, and their scent tipped Ohki off to who she really was. Shocked, he fled from her and confessed all to the Enchantress. Furious at Abiline for destroying the chances for eggs from one of the most precious lineages in the Weyr, the Enchantress banished Abiline to the Wastelands.