Script Dragons are named for the markings along their wings and sides that look almost like calligraphy. The patterns correspond to no known language, and are slightly different on every dragon. These dragons only develop the characteristic markings when they reach maturity, and they are fairly capable with magic once the patterns appear.

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.

Every so often, a Roaring Lion Productions dragon will become inexplicably popular—not a character from a play, which would make more sense, but a specific dragon actor. Anything involving that dragon—play transcripts, currently-running plays, and merchandise—will fly out of inventory as though it had enchanted wings. Iskif helps meet that demand by selling books telling all about the life of whatever dragon is currently popular. All incidents described in the books are either the product of Iskif's imagination or so far from the truth as to be effectively pure fiction, but her target audience doesn't care.