Holiday dragons are a very mysterious breed. They are only seen during winter, and even then it is hard to catch a glimpse of one. They are responsible for the general cheer that spreads during the holidays. In essence, they are the “Spirits of Winter.”

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.

Travelers are often surprised to find "long pork" on the menus of several of the restaurants in Lloyprij, particularly given that the town respects humans as well as dragons. But this long pork isn't a euphemism for human flesh: Porceus raises long pigs, a variety he developed that is essentially the porcine equivalent of a dachshund. It is his dream to be recognized across Valkemare for creating the longest single strip of bacon in the world.