Nilia Pygmies reside mostly in mountainous regions, tending to live in large flocks. They are a curious, hyperactive breed; their curiosity often gets them into dangerous situations. Despite this, they are wary around other dragons and animals outside their breed. They are naturally shy and seek their own kind for companionship. Once the trust of a Nilia dragon is earned, they are highly loyal critters, sometimes to the point of being annoying.

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.

Pygmy dragons are the smallest category of dragons, being on the same scale as domesticated animals. They are often found around concentrated populations of dragons, relying on their larger brethren to ward away potential predators and leave scraps. As such, the majority of a pygmy’s diet is scavenged. Due to their tiny size, pygmies do not breed with larger varieties of dragons.

When October-Flower was laid, she was abandoned by her mother, who already had a full brood. Her egg was found, half dead, by a young girl, who then proceeded to care for and watch over the egg until it hatched. October, as she is called, immediately formed a bond of gratitude with the human, and sticks by her side like glue. She is loyal, compassionate, and very curious. When she was old enough, she began to seek the companionship of a mate, but could not find one in her own type. All the Nilia Pygmies she met were high strung and too willing to please. She felt they were trying to impress her, just because she was a good candidate to lay their eggs. So she refused them. One night, she was sitting outside the cave in quiet contemplation, and the human girl brought out an adolescent Crimson Flare Pygmy named Tiny-Scarlet. He was just nearing adulthood, mere hours away. October watched over Tiny, and when he matured, she was impressed by his brilliant wings. Over time, they fell in love.