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.

When Tardok was old enough to move out, the only nearby cave available would have been cozy for a dragon half her size. She had to get creative with storage and living space, but now impressed visitors always comment on what a great job she did, because there's far more packed in there than the outer dimensions would suggest.