Tri-Horn Wyverns are a mountainous species, living in high altitude areas among rocks and snow. The rough and rugged climate has bred a tough and hardened species, prepared to do battle with both the elements and other creatures. Their most distinctive feature is the three-horned crest mounted upon their head, for which they were named; these toughened spikes are powerful weapons, used to battle against predators, prey and fellow Tri-Horn Wyverns. Both males and females of this species fight for territory and resources, and wear scars with pride. However, Tri-Horn wyverns have a soft side beneath their many spikes. They work in loyal packs, of which they are deeply protective; if one can gain their trust, Tri-Horn wyverns can be powerful allies through the mountains.

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.

Valerie probably has a greater fondness for her human caretaker than most dragons of her clan. Although her clanmates have a good relationship with the human woman, they interact only sporadically as the dragons live their own lives and Herk's more or less just another member of the clan (albeit a mammal) and a migrant one at that. But Valerie holds her dear, for she knows fully well who the mysterious human woman was who pointed her mate towards the lands of the clan.

Valerie can't wait for the day that Valjean relaxes enough to be finally reintroduced to the woman, and really and truly let go of his past pain.