Ember Dragons have a great affinity for hot environments. While they themselves are not hot to the touch, their tendency to lurk amongst smoldering ashes has caused many to believe they are fire-starters. Their dully glowing markings serve many purposes: acting as a means of identification between individuals, as an important part of mating displays, and as a way of showing aggression. The long, low build of the breed makes them ungainly in flight, and the thick fleshy membranes of their wings hinder them further. As such, it is rare to see an Ember Dragon take to the air. Ember Dragons are also not particularly sociable; females tend to be defensive, whereas males are more aggressive. Once they have settled with a particular group of dragons, Ember Dragons are incredibly loyal and will defend their pack by any means possible.

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.

Hakaran is the King of ShadowDance Valley. A powerful, intimidating figure, his large stature and burning stare hide a gentle, loving spirit, even though his temper is quick and his nature quite aggressive. He is a just ruler, not without mercy. His lineage is unknown—he simply appeared in the Valley during the Dark Age and pulled everyone to safer times, winning himself the title King. He is a proud (and incredibly devoted) husband to Kaeqira, and like a father to many. However he is not without the typical characteristics of his breed, and prefers not to engage in meaningless conversations, instead dwelling in the fire-pits of the Valley.