Undine Dragons are named for the water spirits with which they share territory. They have close relationships with these spirits, and are able to communicate with them. In exchange for protection and respect of their mutual freshwater homes, laid eggs are often protected by a blessing. This blessing stays with the dragon into adulthood, and with it they gain potent magical abilities. Sometimes when an Undine Dragon becomes very upset, the ground at their feet may frost over or begin to steam. They have also been observed to manipulate water directly, rerouting raindrops or creating puddles from groundwater. Undine Dragons always live near forest pools, streams, or waterfalls. Both genders take equal part in the raising of young and are very good parents—though they may not remain mated after the offspring are grown.

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.

This dragon shares a lagoon with her favorite undine spirit. The first time she brought the spirit a pretty shell, the spirit was very pleased and thanked her profusely. Since then, she has made it her constant mission to seek out pretty shells and bring them back to the undine spirit.

Initially pleased, the undine spirit now has been deluged with shells, stacking them in multiple heaps around the lagoon. The spirit tried to tell this dragon that no more shells were needed, but she did not take the hint.

Now the lagoon is often mistaken for a coral reef at first glance, because of the number of shells all around it.