Frostbite Dragons first appear at the beginning of winter, creeping in with the frosts. They have found their place in human lore as the spirits of snow, since they only reveal themselves during icy weather. In the depths of winter, they cover the world in blankets of snow and are believed to be responsible for the glittering frost that creeps over everything. Although they appear cold and distant, they are actually rather mischievous and enjoy spending time dancing through blizzards.

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.

Aeons had passed in steady slumber, seasons rippled over the Highlands like a pendulum swinging to and fro. Alba had lived in balance for times immeasurable, fixed in place on the northern hemisphere of Valkemare. But in recent years something seemed changing, the cold of winter ever expanding into the other seasons. At first, Buantas only dreamed of the white world above. Then he could smell the snow, the aroma permeating through miles of earth. When he finally opened his eyes, he felt as much vigour and delight in life as before his aeons of deep sleep. Now he and his mate Bean explore the world anew, leading the other Frostbites in their journey across the mountains towards a new life in a new age.