Azure Glacewing Dragons are one of the largest breeds. They grow to overwhelming sizes; folklore tells of ancient dragons outgrowing even lakes and mountains. They are quite oblivious in nature, and rarely care for—or even notice—the presence of other, smaller creatures. When hungry, an Azure Glacewing might strike suddenly, securing a tasty snack. An adult Glacewing is often more commonly found in the sea than in the sky or on land, due to their enormous weight. However, come mating season, Azure Glacewings return to the forests in which they were born, so that the young have lots of game to feed on.

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.

Glaciere Scale is a member of the Azure Glacewing Dragon Clan and the captain of the Explorer Legion's Tundra Division. He is rarely on the Skadrian Islands; most of his time is spent exploring far away icy lands, so though he is the oldest Glacewing in the Clan, he is not the Clan's King. Members of the Tundra Division that serve under him report that though he is a strict captain who is gruff and incredibly blunt at the best of times, he is dedicated to his teammates, and would never leave any one of them behind, no matter the dangers they face while exploring.