Sapphire Dragons were so named for their brilliant blue-green color, which is reminiscent of the gemstone. This breed was historically hunted for their scales; even long after, they remain distrustful of humans. Normally a Sapphire is not very aggressive, but they will defend themselves vigorously if under attack. Their diet consists mainly of fruit, with smaller portions of large insects and other invertebrates. Males woo females with vocalizations similar to bird songs. Sapphire Dragons are very loyal to their mates, and it is not unusual that they pair for life.

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.

Gekki is a Troubadoric bard

Making tracks through many distant lands

Crossing peaks and desert sands

For somewhere to play.

She never finds it hard

To linger for a day

Or two, or three, or sometimes more

But she could never stay.

Her family understands

That she could never settle down

And all support her lyric tour.

She hopes her treks will bring renown

Not because she wants to be

The poet all turn out to see

But to work into local lore

That Verseweavers have verse, alway.