Turpentine Dragons are named for the oil that covers their scales. This oil resembles turpentine in odor and is mildly toxic; it will not kill but it burns to the touch and will cause illness in anyone who ingests it. Turpentine Dragons roam in large packs, often stealing food from larger dragons, though they are able to hunt for themselves if necessary. Many other breeds consider Turpentine Dragons to be pests, so they primarily breed among themselves.

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.

Tatazumu enjoys taking naps at any time of the day, sometimes for no apparent reason. She spends most of her time away from the clan caves, preferring to hunt on her own so she can catch a quick snooze whenever she wants without worrying about letting others down. Few other dragons share her sleeping spots because the oil that her scales produce is left behind everywhere she naps. Because of this, Tatazumu has special napping spots all to herself in every biome.