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.

Royal is a vain, regal dragon who believes it her sole purpose to rule all beings, hence her name. Even as a hatchling she would always be the one to lead the crowd, and her cave guardian's coddling didn't help anything. Now she's always the center of attention, boasting loudly that even the water bends to her will. This gave her a lot of influence before the many species of dragon that shared her cave realized that all Undines could do this. Even so, she still uses it as one of the many reasons that she is superior. As vain and selfish as she is, she has successfully attracted a mate-- another Undine named Shanghai. Their relationship seems to work for now... But if she doesn't change her ways, Shanghai swears that he will leave her.