Grave Dragons are not named for their connections to death or burial, but for the grave expression on their faces. This strange expression is used as a defense mechanism that causes fits of panic and terror in potential predators. Since they only eat ash and charcoal, they do not hunt. Grave Dragons are powerful fire-breathers and have been known to burn down forests and villages alike to make meals. It is believed that the markings on each Grave Dragon’s wings are the faces of those who have lost their lives in fires started by that dragon.

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.

Through the remains of the forest, where dust falls gently like snow

A dragon emerges, with its hungry eyes aglow.

Faces painted on her wings, displaying panic, death and fear

They saw the flames coming, and knew their end was near.

Cynder set the flame, with the intention of a feast,

Burning children, pets and families, she didn't care in the least.

She gulps the ashes like water, relishing the taste that's bitter sweet

Preferring the charred remains of her victims instead of roasting meat.

With her stomach full and the flames died down, she curls up to go to bed.

Leaving a bare forest void of color very lifeless and quite dead.