Nebula Dragons are nocturnal creatures. With the best eyesight to be found, they are often seen staring into space. Each dragon tends to observe a particular nebula and will eventually change their colors and patterns to match it. As the nebula changes over time, the dragon changes with it. The more intricate the design of the nebula, the better chance an individual has of attracting a mate. It is said that the markings on no two Nebula Dragons will be exactly the same.

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.

Seiun Hoshi, meaning "nebula star", is a mysterious dragon who very little is known about. She is always found talking to a wild Sweetling dragon, though about what nobody really knows. Sometimes Seiun disappears for days on end, and comes back only on nights with new moons. Nobody ever really questions her on her random disappearances and most of them have come to accept her odd, but seemingly normal, behavior.