Vampire Dragons are members of the undead. They sustain themselves by drinking the blood of others. It is said that they are only “alive” at night, and seem dead or asleep during the day, as they cannot endure sunlight for long periods of time. Vampire Dragons can only reproduce by changing the eggs of other dragons, puncturing the shell with their fangs and injecting venom that kills the baby inside.

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.

She hides away in her heavily haunted cave, speaking in tongues to the resident demons and spirits. Marishka enjoys scheming and starting feuds between both dragons and humans. She occasionally employs the haunts of her cave to reach her goals: having them whisper rumors to sleeping ears, or possessing bodies to make them act strangely. The spirits obey her commands because she promises them great things in return. Marishka is charming and gracious when spoken to or negotiated with, but there's a tiny glint in her eye that would tell of her true intentions.