Originating from a single species that thrived in ancient times, Xenowyrms have become an incredibly diverse breed whose appearances vary depending on their habitats. Each Xenowyrm subspecies is heavily reliant on the power of different types of mana, making them powerful magic users. Pyros are easily the heaviest of all Xenowyrm subspecies and they use their weight to their advantage. If scorching their foes with flames doesn’t finish them off, Pyros will use the weight of their bodies for sheer crushing power. They create their lairs solely in volcanic regions, where lava and billowing flames are the land’s most prominent features.

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.

Niumev always felt she was born into the wrong family. At gatherings, everyone else would play happily in the ocean while she stayed as far away as possible from the treacherous water, keeping a eye on the waves in case they tried anything sneaky. She did get to help out with the barbecue, but that was never quite enough. It wasn't until she met Mecyr, a thalassa xenowyrm from a pyro xenowyrm and magma family, that she finally felt like she had found someone who could truly sympathize with her.