Sunbeam Drakes are the diurnal counterparts to Moonglow Drakes, their eggs having been laid during the daylight hours. They are around the size of a small dog, and while docile, can be flighty and easily startled. Most can be found high in treetops enjoying the bright sunlight, tucking themselves away at the first sign of a storm or impending nightfall. Sunbeam Drakes enjoy flying in the light of the sun, and their treetop dances are beautiful, dazzling, and serene.

Though it may appear at first that dragons and drakes have much in common, the two are completely separate species. Drakes are smaller and less intelligent than their cousin species, though both dragons and drakes sit comfortably near the top of the food chain. They are always found bearing antlers and leathery wings. Drakes share many of the same habitats that dragons do, and typically hunt in packs.

Taelendril "the Exquisite" is by far the most beautiful dragon anyone Dragon Mirror knows has ever seen. She is the size of Dragon Mirror's head, with sweeping, curlicue-webbed wings the color of a morning sky, scales glittering gold, and markings fit to dazzle. Her long, purple feathery ears twitch as she tries to listen, like a cats' or an owls'. She sits on Dragon Mirror's right shoulder, opposite tiny Okra'ta.

Taelendril sometimes ventures into the nearby town of Whickham, where she visits churchgoers in the early mornings. She is hailed as an angel from God, with her gold body, brilliant wings, and clear, sweet voice. Taeli loves the attention she receives from delighted and awed worshippers and doting keeper alike.