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.

Stryke is the fastest dragon in his cave and enjoys spending time with Alura. His hunting skills are unmatchable, but he is not very keen at fighting because of his passive nature. He is Alura's perfect match; his calming presence calms the objectionable dragoness. His thin, velveteen wings fascinate the other dragons, and they often try to shine light through the membranes to see it shimmer on the other side. Stryke loves his children, and he has a special soft spot for frozen hatchlings.