Amarignis Dragons are benign creatures, known for the brilliant flames veiling their backs. These flames are a manifestation of positive emotions present both within the dragon and in minds of those in their territory. Those with the most radiant flames are seen as the most beautiful—consequently, assuring happiness in their territory is a priority for an Amarignis, through a variety of means such as charming ballads, gifts and aid. As creatures with a fiery disposition (and perhaps a touch of vanity) adults compete with each other for territory to enhance their looks. While this can be achieved through conventional means like aggression, most charges of an Amarignis do not take well to a foreign Amarignis fighting the dragon that is so kind to them. Thus, to augment their allure, individuals gain territory from each other in a game of out-charming their inhabitants to gain their favor and positive energy. A settlement with a fervent Amarignis is a sign of happiness and well-being.

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.

Amarunar lives in the administrative entity called Scudder. "Administrative entity" sounds official and legitimate, but it really is a tiny nothing of a place, with a coal mining industry and good soil for tubers, but little else going for it. There are a few scattered small towns in Scudder, a whiskered hermit who's impossible to hold a normal conversation with, and lots of crypts. Amarunar lives in Sandaily Town at the western tip of Scudder, where she's something of an honorary council member. She's not part of the council and never has been, but over the years, she's had a lot of good ideas that worked pretty well, and she's liked by many dragons. When her parents first moved with her to Sandaily Town, she was plain and dour, but now, her flames burn brightly.