Flamingo Wyverns are so named for their resemblance to the tropical birds with whom they often share territory. Their most striking feature is the bony black crest over their faces and snouts, larger in males, aiding both in digging up food and protection when fighting for mates. Males are duller in color than females due to their habit of wandering from nest to nest and picking from less algae-rich feeding grounds.

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.

"Thwwuupp, Thwwuupp." The little girl looked up at the sound of leathery wings. A huge pink wingspan blotted out the sky. There was a huge talon just above her head. Without conscious thought, she grabbed the nearest claw. The talon closed gently around her and she was lifted into the air. She closed her eyes against the dizziness of the ascent, then opened them again. She didn't want to miss a thing. Soon, Athorybio landed in a field filled with dragons of all sizes and descriptions. He didn't know why he had picked up this human child, just that she had emanated a lonely unhappiness that tugged at his heart. Now, he watched her happily playing with the hatchlings. After a time, she returned to her new friend, put her arms around his neck, and said, "I love you. It's time to take me home." He sent his love to her in a warm comforting burst, and lowered his body so she could mount him. They would spend many days like this in years to come, whenever her sadness called out to him again.