Bright-Breasted Wyverns are a breed of dragon easily recognized by their bright red markings. They are a small breed, only the size of a full-grown man. However, they have developed poisonous barbs on their feet to make up for their size. Their coloration is used to warn off potential predators of the danger, and is also used to attract mates. They are very social, and can often be seen preening in large groups.

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.

Behold, seeker of the dragon lore, Noeck of the Bright-breasted Wyverns. As is typical for his breed, Noeck is not exactly enormous in size. Standing on his hind legs, he reaches up to a human's height. He is a rather fierce fighter, though, and had wounded many other dragons in fights for predominance in his former group. In the end he was cast out of his parents' group for his behaviour. Ever since he has been on a search for a new group he could take over—or for a mate to start his very own group. Females living on their own are rather scarce, though, which maybe is why he bred with a female of another dragon race. Although the mating was successful, Noeck did not stay with the female but went on until he found a female of his own breed.