Horse Dragons have equine-shaped bodies and hooves instead of claws, which allow them to be fast runners. They specialize in running takeoffs, which are quicker than taking off from a stand-still. Horse dragons are able to stalk their prey from the ground then quickly execute an aerial attack for the kill.

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.

He is named after the Japanese art of self defense aikido. He never knew his biological parents, but was raised by Kiyomi and Kentaro. He inherited excellent leadership skills from his dad, and the kind heart of his mother. Along with hunting, he teaches young dragons how to hunt and fight, and is a very good sensei. When he met Sayo, she had already had Keiji, whom he was teaching how to hunt. He fell in love with her, and her little boy, and decided to court her. At first she was too busy raising Keiji, but she finally gave in and allowed Aikido to woo her. After awhile he asked her to be his mate, and she said yes. Keiji spent the rest of his childhood with his second dad and his mom. Aikido and Sayo are still very much in love, and look forward to increasing their family.