Dark Lumina Dragons received their names from their highly reflective scales, which—at times—seem to glow. They are vain, always strutting about and preening incessantly; if one of their scales has so much as a scratch or a defect, they’ll remove it. Luckily, their scales grow back quickly, and each new growth is more beautiful than the last. These narcissistic dragons live in small groups and prefer to surround themselves with beauty. The males guard their territory and eggs while the females search for meat to eat. Dark Lumina Dragons are much meaner than their cousins.

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.

Zahia exhibits a narcissism that rivals any ordinary Dark Lumina. She considers herself a paragon among dragons and values her own well-being above all else. Her short temper and easily offended nature makes for a nasty combination, and when she feels like she isn't being paid the attention and praise she deserves, she will unabashedly interrupt any social gathering and put herself at the center of attention. She would never stoop so low as to help another dragon in need, unless proper payment were offered. Her social skills have only served to place her dwelling at the edge of Damian's oasis. It seems that the only thing she is of any help with is hunting. Her keen eyesight and strong sense of smell make her dangerous even in the dead of night.