Sunbeam Drakes are the diurnal counterparts to Moonglow Drakes, their eggs having been laid during the daylight hours. They are around the size of a small dog, and while docile, can be flighty and easily startled. Most can be found high in treetops enjoying the bright sunlight, tucking themselves away at the first sign of a storm or impending nightfall. Sunbeam Drakes enjoy flying in the light of the sun, and their treetop dances are beautiful, dazzling, and serene.

Though it may appear at first that dragons and drakes have much in common, the two are completely separate species. Drakes are smaller and less intelligent than their cousin species, though both dragons and drakes sit comfortably near the top of the food chain. They are always found bearing antlers and leathery wings. Drakes share many of the same habitats that dragons do, and typically hunt in packs.

Rykeir is an amicable, fun-loving dragon.  His large, beautiful wings give him speed and grace when he flies.  He is a very handsome dragon to behold, particularly when he takes flight during the early hours of morning.   The bright blues and purples in his wings reflect off the sun's first rays of dawn.  His gold scales shine brilliantly in the fresh, new light.  Morning is Rykeir's favorite time of day, though he is rather fond of noon as well.  Sometimes he neglects his duties at the Weyr in order to go for a fly.  He loves the sun so dearly that he wishes to be as close to it as possible.  Such is the purpose, he figures, of wings.