Perhaps among the most venerated of dragon breeds is the Zyumorph, a breed whose selfless heroism and strong moral compass are nearly unparalleled by other dragons. Zyumorphs have an innate urge to fend off wrongdoing, and as such, are often sought after in times of peril. Although they are independently quite capable fighters, it is said that their true might is not unlocked until all six Zyumorphs are brought together in times of great duress.

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.

During one of the rare times Volcano Zyu comes out of... wherever he lives... to survey the land and its inhabitants, he travels by air, by floating. What raises brows is that he doesn't do the magic-heavy hovering that many powerful individuals do; his movement is akin to an inflated sac following the breeze. To many, he looks ridiculous, but he is absurdly powerful and their protector, so most keep their mouths and brains shut. He likes when people find him on patrol and offer him in-flight snacks. His favorite is any sort of tephra—usually not very nutritious but quite flavorful.