Thundersnow Dragons are prolific magic users their entire lives, often developing this talent long before they leave the safety of their egg shell. However, these dragons are considered to be quite dangerous until they are much older, as it takes years of practice and experience before they can truly master control over the Ice and Lightning magic naturally produced within their bodies. This dedication to their craft has given way to snobbish and haughty personalities, especially for those who spend decades honing their abilities for the express purpose of defeating any and all opponents that come their way. Despite the fact that they aren’t always the most friendly or welcoming, a little patience and goodwill can go a long way to earning their trust. Those who manage to gain a Thundersnow’s companionship will always benefit from having a powerful ally to defend them, so long as they don’t mind a bit of attitude and cold weather in return.

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.

Hatymik has always wondered how his mother met his father, since thundersnows and labradorites should not be able to coexist. His mother will say little besides that she had been on a session of scourgekeeper wrangling that did not go according to plan. Hatymik would try to find his father and ask him, but his one trip underground taught him that thundersnows and tunnels don't mix. Though he managed not to get inextricably stuck, his dignity still suffered.