Originating from a single species that thrived in ancient times, Xenowyrms have become an incredibly diverse breed whose appearances vary depending on their habitats. Each Xenowyrm subspecies is heavily reliant on the power of different types of mana, making them powerful magic users. Mageia, found exclusively in desert regions, are thought to be the wisest Xenowyrm subspecies. Due to their knowledge of the magi element, they are able to cast a variety of magics, including teleportation. Their beautiful yellow scutes are reflective and smooth like glass, making them very valuable to collectors.

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.

Ever since his arrival as an egg in his clan, Amberblood's place as a wise guardian has been anticipated and prepared for. He was separated from the nursery in which normal dragons were raised, and the most knowledgeable wizards among the clan struggled to train a creature that would soon exceed their strength exponentially. He lived up to their expectations, soon acquiring magical prowess that dwarfed that of the clan's most powerful non-xenowyrm mages. As the first xenowyrm in the clan, he is the highest ranked among his own kind, but among the dragons and the drakes he is oddly distant and reserved. He often departs from the clan to seek his own pursuits of wisdom and knowledge, though never goes far from home and is always close enough to selflessly defend his clanmates from threats.