Vampire Dragons are members of the undead. They sustain themselves by drinking the blood of others. It is said that they are only “alive” at night, and seem dead or asleep during the day, as they cannot endure sunlight for long periods of time. Vampire Dragons can only reproduce by changing the eggs of other dragons, puncturing the shell with their fangs and injecting venom that kills the baby inside.

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.

Ivan Kaminski is one of the JavaTiger Clan vampires, all of whom have sworn fealty to Lady Mina and to house Montague, and do her bidding without question. Ivan is a friend of Vlad Tepes, and second in command among the 'wild' vampires of the clan, and though a capable right claw, he also envies the top place as favorite of the Lady Mina for himself. As such he is frequently involved in some scheme or other to gain greater favor for himself, alongside of assisting with whatever task their liege Lady has for them. All of this serves to keep his friend and rival Vlad, holder of the top place, on his toes. It's nothing personal, of course, as both the males are aware; challenges for rank and title are merely part of life in any group of vampires. For vampires, it is understood the word 'friend' very often also means rival; that is simple fact. For Ivan himself, of course, Vlad's continued success likewise keeps his vampirish wits sharp and a new machination or other constantly brewing.