The bright specks that adorn Xol Dragons mesmerize all who behold them. But those who gaze upon these capricious dragons must be cautious, for it can be difficult to resist their charm. The allure is especially strong during sunset, when Xols perform intricate dances, their agile bodies rising and falling within the water as their ornamental fins shimmer softly. Unwary spectators may find themselves in peril if they give in to the silent call of the dragons’ dangerous beauty, for the waters in which the Xols dance scald all those who enter. Thankfully, anyone who is wise enough to recognize their magic is able to resist it while still enjoying the display. Although dangerous in the water, Xols are relatively harmless on land unless provoked. Xol Dragons lay their eggs on land heated by volcanic activity, and the warmth helps develop their common red coloring. However, when eggs stay below a certain temperature for too long, this development is stunted, leading to the existence of blue individuals.

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.

While her mother, Soakscale feels shame for her blue coloring and suffers from social anxiety over it, Scald embraces her alternative style. She struts about with that "I don't care what you think" energy. Many see it as cringy and juvenile, particularly other Xols, but others see it as inspiring. Scald tends to suppress her emotions in order to keep up this cool persona. She brushes off petty aggression and throws shade at those who try to bully her. On the outset, she seems invincible with her cool attitude and following of admirers, but what must be understood is that Scald is not flawless. As previously mentioned, she has a bad habit of suppressing her emotions to the point of not feeling anything. She all but ignores her parents, has no real friends outside her supporters, and even refuses to dance like other Xols. This in particular deeply worries her mother, who wants her hatchling to be healthy and believes rejecting such an integral tradition of their breed could be dangerous.