Skywing Dragons spend most of their lives flying in the air. They hunt from the air, diving at prey from above, and land only to rest. They are some of the fastest fliers, capable of extremely high speeds. The webbing at the end of the tail acts as a rudder, allowing them to easily change direction during flight.

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.

Sky—no, not Sapphire—has always wished for a different name, for a different situation. Given up at birth over his real brother, he was taken in by Zephyr's family. Not that he doesn't appreciate their kindness, he just wishes that he could have stayed with his family. But ever since Zephyr met Snap, his life has taken on a new meaning. He wants to be with Snap for the rest of his long life. The young dragon knows little of love, but the little he knows is enough for him, as long as Snapdragon is included.