Bright-Breasted Wyverns are a breed of dragon easily recognized by their bright red markings. They are a small breed, only the size of a full-grown man. However, they have developed poisonous barbs on their feet to make up for their size. Their coloration is used to warn off potential predators of the danger, and is also used to attract mates. They are very social, and can often be seen preening in large groups.

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.

Faragard, mate to another Bright-breasted wyvern named "Tropic's Secrets Within" (nicknamed Secrets), has a nest deep in the jungle not too far from the cave most of her herd lives in, taking shelter in a very old tree with a long vertical split in its thick trunk. The tree inside is almost completely hollow, but has been turned into an acceptable living space with grass bedding and smoothed walls. Faragard is a great huntress, her lithe form allowing her to sneak up behind prey. She prefers small, meaty animals such as frogs or rabbits that can fit into her mouth with one gulp more than tearing at a large prey such as deer or caribou. During her spare time, she challenges herself to races between the close-cropped jungle trees, testing her limits against speed and agility. During the cold winter months she and Secrets retreat to the warm lava caverns within the Herd's cave (which consists of an intricate labyrinth), but occasionally wander outside to hunt and drink water.