Spitfires are a desert breed of dragon. Their dull brown bodies contrast with their brilliant turquoise markings, and they only blaze brighter when these dragons fight. Spitfires are notorious for their territorial natures, and the wing-edges of most are ripped and tattered before their first year is out. Spitfires are also noteworthy for their brilliant blue fire, which is used not for hunting or fighting, but rather for making glass caves from the sand, in which the dragons can soak up the sun.

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.

The arrival of Glassrunner an her mate Rip at the Hilltop Dragon Mews was a much anticipated event.  Their designated dragonkeepers simply could not wait for the lovely blue and brown eggs to hatch so that they could watch the hatchlings begin to form the legendary glass caves that their species is known for.  Tons upon tons of sand was brought in to Hilltop's by caravan, from the hottest deserts just for the special pair.  Glassrunner's inborn skill guided her to create an intricately formed glass cave, full of twists and turns, nooks and crannies.  She lays her eggs in a shallow depression in the glass floor at the back of the cave, where they will be safe from predators but are still able to soak up the hot sun that comes through the brilliantly formed glass.