Antarean Dragons are peaceful creatures shrouded in mystery. They are primarily found in the desert where they get most of their energy from sunbathing. Their most notable traits are their highly reflective manes and the mysterious light emitted by their scales which fades from bright, nearly blinding yellow-white into dim red as the dragons get older. Legend claims that they are otherworldly beings that came to this world when a meteor struck.

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.

The female head of their colony in the highlands, Isleweth of Pern rules alongside her cousin and best friend, Samsith of Pern. Isleweth, given away by her previous owner, as well as Samsith, is a wary dragon. Quick to anger and slow to trust, Samsith is crucial in keeping the balance of their colony. Isleweth hopes to someday have a large colony with all sorts of other dragons and hopes that when they get there, it stays that way.