Horse Dragons have equine-shaped bodies and hooves instead of claws, which allow them to be fast runners. They specialize in running takeoffs, which are quicker than taking off from a stand-still. Horse dragons are able to stalk their prey from the ground then quickly execute an aerial attack for the kill.

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.

Crimson eyes that blazed with a constant bloodlust, pelt so dark it seemed writhe with the shadows of those slain at his horrible hooves, hooves that struck with a rumbling gait that was said to be the battle cry of the great thunder god himself. Those who had seen the terrifying beast in battle were struck dumb at the mere mention of his name, Bucephalus. Even those who hadn't seen the beast knew the legends.

Bucephalus is no mere horse as was believed. Lost as a hatchling, he was taken in by the stablehands of a human prince who mistook him as an abandoned foal. Too young to have wings, they did not understand his wild nature, except the prince, who was no stranger to dragons. In secret, he gained the trust of Bucephalus.

But finally, Bucephalus' mother found her son again and, after Bucephalus and the prince's tearful goodbye, took him home. To many, he is remembered for his ferocity. But the prince will always remember their friendship.