Perhaps among the most venerated of dragon breeds is the Zyumorph, a breed whose selfless heroism and strong moral compass are nearly unparalleled by other dragons. Zyumorphs have an innate urge to fend off wrongdoing, and as such, are often sought after in times of peril. Although they are independently quite capable fighters, it is said that their true might is not unlocked until all six Zyumorphs are brought together in times of great duress.

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.

Victoria Cross may as well be the definition of valour. She defends her friends and family and even complete strangers, whether it's from a human with a sword or from prejudice and so on. Despite often interfering in fights and generally putting herself in harm's way, she has (sometimes miraculously) evaded death and recovered from grave injuries. Those who loathe her for being a "goody two-wings" haven't succeeded in killing her, because someone who engages in work like Victoria has to be strong but sly, and she has a lot of friends to look out for her. Still, however many creatures she has watching her back in return, she spends some nights awake in terror, thinking about how many humans and dragons want her dead.