Carina Dragons, though a rare sight, are quite brilliant to behold. Typically gentle, they abhor violence and have developed a rather unique method of camouflage to avoid it: their wings and bodies blend into the night sky while the cobalt flames that adorn their bodies burn brightly, making them appear to be shooting stars when they fly. Their fire also wards off predators and shields them from unwanted brawls. However, despite this enmity toward bloodshed, Carinae can become dangerous when faced with peril, especially if their young are in jeopardy. Legends speak of young Carina Dragons consuming entire constellations, which then become emblazoned on their wings.

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.

When Awaremu was a hatchling, she would sometimes go stargazing with her older brother. Bemused by her brother's fascination with one constellation in particular, she promised herself that she would never get caught in the trap of only being able to admire the things she loved from afar. So Awaremu took it upon herself to seek out closer things to appreciate, such as silvery moths and flowers that grew only at the highest peaks of the mountains. Whenever she looks at the stars, she makes sure that she has close friends nearby. Perhaps someday she will find a mate to spend time with, but in the meantime, she has resolved to never feel lonely the way her brother did.