Pyralspite dragons are small, swift dragons that can breathe an intensely hot flame. They get their name from their resemblance to and affinity for garnets of the pyralspite family—they hoard such gems, preferring garnets that match their variant, and can tell the type of garnet from how it tastes. The dark red variant is known as Pyrope. They tend to be fiercely loyal and noble, and have a stronger sense of justice than other Pyralspites. They live primarily in volcanic areas.

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.

Modern historians argue over the name of this ancient dragon: the names 'Matia' and 'Maia' are given interchangeably to her. What is definitely known is that she was the second partner of Senwosret and bore him three daughters and one son. After Senwosret's death, she left the Capitol and journeyed to her family's estate with two of her daughters. She was a voracious sculptor, creating a great variety of sculptures with many thought to be of her daughters and their children. It is known she remained highly influential throughout Sadah until her death in the 107th year of Senwosret's successor's reign. Her funeral was described in great detail by the ancient historian, Nicon, and was said to be commemorated throughout the Kingdom with thousands of white flowers being placed upon the rivers and being lit up and flown into the sky.