Swallowtail Dragons are graceful and quick flyers, much like their namesake bird. They are capable of precise aerial acrobatics, and can reach very high altitudes. Because of this, humans observing these dragons are often astonished at how large they are when confronted up close. A Swallowtail’s diet consists of insects and small mammals plentiful in temperate forests. These dragons are also made remarkable by their paper-thin wing membranes, which allow light to pass through, creating an astonishing effect on starry nights.

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.

Kestrel is a quiet and gentle dragon who seems to seclude himself from most of the other inhabitants of the cave. His colors seem to be brighter in direct sunlight, and his flying abilities are unmatched even by the larger dragons. Kestrel is small, much like the bird he is named after (the Kestrel, that is), but that doesn't mean his heart is any smaller. He is adventurous, but can be shy around some of the larger dragons. He is very protective of his twin tails, as they can be a little sensitive.