Gold dragons are the ones most often killed by humans, who consider their scales to be extremely valuable. These golden scales grant them a high level of protection, similar to armor, and they use this to their advantage in battle.

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 was once the pride of Lord Dorshar's army. One day, a bolt of lightning knocked her down, behind enemy lines. Badly wounded, a male Marrow found her, a creature forsaken by all others. Called The Black Assassin, he was the hidden knife her lord's enemy used to slay. Something about her must have touched his hidden heart, for he cared for her till she was healed. After returning to her Lord's army, Warmaid was greeted with suspicion. It was at this low point the Black Assassin once more appeared. Despite her love for him, she remained loyal to her Lord, and gave battle.

She awoke, confused memories of battle swimming in her mind and heart, while being tended by pygmies. When questioned, they told her a Marrow had charged them with her care. Safe with the golden beauty, the pygmies prospered, and Warmaid once more found acceptance and love. But often, when the moon was full, she would look to the silver orb and wonder if she would ever see the Black one again...