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.

Hatsheput the Queen is a proud and respected warrior. But Hatsheput wasn't always as such. When she was born, Hatsheput's parents realized what a rarity she was. They decided that she must be protected and was not allowed to leave her family's cave. Hatsheput, like all black dragons, was eager to begin training to become a warrior, but her dreams were crushed when her parents told her no. Yet Hatsheput was not to be daunted! She ran away and joined the Royal Dragon Warriors under the guise of a male dragon. She remained in this charade for a year, and rose in rank, until her fellow warriors discovered her secret when the beard she wore fell off during battle. But the warriors respected Hatsheput's spirit and bravery so much that they remained loyal to her. Since she sparked such loyalty, Hatsheput was given the nickname "The Queen."