Black Dragons are warriors. They are strong and capable in battles of force, but also ample magic users, capable of devastating opponents with their spells. Their bright eyes give them excellent night vision, which is why they generally hunt during the night.

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.

Princess Shadow Wing is the daughter of the leaders of a tribe of Black Dragons, Lord Shadow and dark Shadow Maiden. She takes after her mother and is kind and merciful as a ruler, although her father reprimands her often when her decrees differ from his, and they argue often. Her tribe is confident that she will make a good ruler, though, when she comes of age.