When Water Dragons mature, they lose the ability to survive on land, entering the water permanently. They are adept swimmers and eat whatever fish are in the lake they live in. They tend to inhabit the same lake for their entire lives, although a few live in the ocean and swim all over the world.

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.

One of the third generation of Janedragons, Lee Rufus is son of one of the first ladies with second generation Ruthus. His middle name is similar to his father's, while he bears in the first the legend of his father's friend. He is more his father's child in character as well as looks, only inheriting his coolness of thought from his mother. So far, he scorns love, preferring to be a solitary dragon. He gives assistance to those who need it, but leaves as soon as they no longer require him. It will take a mighty feat to reach his affection.