Split Dragons use their sharp teeth and wings to hunt large animals and rarely eat plants. They are intelligent dragons who enjoy mental challenges, preferably alone; Split Dragons are normally solitary except during mating season. When mating, many dragons come together in a group to raise their eggs and hatchlings. These groups tend to be very noisy—reminiscent of a thunderstorm—and last only until the hatchlings are capable of surviving on their own.

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.

Two-headed dragons are unique enough to deserve a separate classification from ordinary dragons. They have two necks, two brains, two mouths, but one stomach and one main body. The two heads usually work together, but there are times when they will fight each other, snapping back and forth. Their unique anatomy prevents them from breeding with single-headed dragons.

Myath is currently in the employment of a very old but powerful sorcerer. Approaching his one hundredth birthday, the sorcerer is rather paranoid about his rivals trying to steal his secrets and can't sleep at night unless he can see Myath's gigantic form patrolling around the base of his tower. The sorcerer is determined on achieving world domination before his back goes or his heart gives out.

Myath is a little unsure about his employers eccentricity, but he is well paid and is taken good care of. He is even allowed one day a month off to visit his family and his mate Uido, who he is always thinking about.

He hopes to earn enough gold to ensure that his young get a good start in life should they ever decide to leave for another clan. He also knows that a decent size dowry will be necessary should any of them wish to select a mate.