Aqualis Dragons inhabit the shallow seas of Valkemare, preferring to make their homes in coral reefs. Due to their need to return to the surface to breathe, they avoid deep water unless absolutely necessary. Although they are quite drab when first hatched, prolonged contact with salt water causes their skin to become bright and iridescent. This vibrancy, when combined with quick movements, confuses the fish these dragons prey upon. Nomadic males travel the length of Valkemare’s reefs in bachelor groups, while females tend to claim a specific area as their own. A group of males will herd a school of fish into a female’s territory, and if she is seeking a mate, she will join the hunt. Once she has eaten her fill, she will choose the most skilled hunter to be her mate.

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.

If he has nothing to do, Ruddy Blue can usually be found floating serenely in the water tethered to a heavy object so he doesn't "wander". That's his favorite activity. Here is where he usually comes up with his wildest ideas about everything under the sun, from pygmy governance to paper soup bowls. Ruddy Blue doesn't make any of the ideas a reality because he enjoys doing nothing but lie in the water, although he's happy to talk about them to anyone who asks. Sometimes, people take notes. The neighbor clan across the gulf changed the way they draw and filter river water due to a cousin of Ruddy Blue's bringing back some valuable ideas after listening to his ramble. Ruddy Blue doesn't even remember he said anything about harvesting and filtering water.