Considered heralds of ill fortune, Omen Wyrms are usually found in areas previously ravaged by disaster or strife, blending in amongst the foliage. Due to the unique appearance and texture of their bodies, they often pass as dead trees as they wait for unsuspecting prey. Their haunting cry—like that of a hollow-sounding horn—is a sure signal to run: it is always followed by the dragons’ furious wrath, which manifests in the form of fiery cascades. Escape from an Omen Wyrm is possible, however; it is said they will not dare follow their quarry across running water, no matter the cause of their vexation.

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.

Mercy and her twin sister, Cruelty, hatched from the same egg. Mercy was the weaker of the two, but she was also the more curious. She sought knowledge and learning. She especially loved digging into books on spells and magic and found a particular liking to dark magic and how to counteract it. She would aid the unfortunate souls of the enchanted and set them free.

But nothing is for free. When letting them go, she strikes a deal with them. Anyone who is freed by Mercy may live however they choose, but if a time of danger and peril comes, they are to serve and protect her and only her.