Deep Sea Dragons, as their name suggests, spend most of their time in the darkest depths of the sea. They have a bioluminescent dorsal spine that serves to attract prey and communicate with their own kind. As with many deep sea animals, they generally eat whatever they can manage to bait. They rarely leave the ocean floor, surfacing only during breeding season. When they do choose to travel to the shallower depths, they avoid bright lights and will only come up far away from shore.

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.

Ara Lykko is one of the many rebellious dragons in the Lykko clan. She insists on arguing and fighting over the smallest details, whether it be what breed of deer is best to eat, or where the waters are coldest. She especially tends to clash with Vikkal, another deep sea dragon with a voice as warm as his attitude. Ara seems to be able to bring out the worst in everyone but Vikkal; he manages to stay calm and collected no matter what Ara has to say.