Swallowtail Dragons are graceful and quick flyers, much like their namesake bird. They are capable of precise aerial acrobatics, and can reach very high altitudes. Because of this, humans observing these dragons are often astonished at how large they are when confronted up close. A Swallowtail’s diet consists of insects and small mammals plentiful in temperate forests. These dragons are also made remarkable by their paper-thin wing membranes, which allow light to pass through, creating an astonishing effect on starry nights.

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.

Now, as the second female Swallowtail, Yaelia believes that she and her sister Briasara have to stand out. She believes that they should show the others that they are more then thought of. Yaelia helps out in every way she can and doesn't complain. She could do a whole week of work and still be ready to do more. She has even had the cave blacksmith make special strong, sturdy, and light armor for her to go into battle with. Yaelia likes to be kept busy and is unhappy when she's not.