Lunar Heralds are deeply attuned to the two moons of Valkemare, Aurax and Cirion. Strictly nocturnal, they draw energy from moonlight and will only hunt when the moons have waned. When breeding, the amount of moonlight the parents receive from each moon will determine the color of the egg produced. When a Lunar Herald is struck by direct moonlight, an illusion of multiple wings may appear. Witnessing a Lunar Herald’s illusory wings is commonly believed to be a sign of good fortune.

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.

"It's not an illusion; I really do have four wings like you!" said Cerith to the visiting Nhiostrife. "Left wing," she said as she flapped her left wing and then "Right wing," as she flapped her right. "If that wing was the right wing, then this wing must be the wrong wing!" continued Cerith as she flapped the first wing again. The Nhiostrife pointed out abruptly that she had already counted that wing. "No I didn't; I flapped the opposite wing. Wrong is the opposite of right, you see," said Cerith. "and this wing," she said as she flapped her right wing again. "This wing is the other one. That makes four: left, right, wrong and other."