Perhaps among the most venerated of dragon breeds is the Zyumorph, a breed whose selfless heroism and strong moral compass are nearly unparalleled by other dragons. Zyumorphs have an innate urge to fend off wrongdoing, and as such, are often sought after in times of peril. Although they are independently quite capable fighters, it is said that their true might is not unlocked until all six Zyumorphs are brought together in times of great duress.

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.

So far outside the boundaries of Galsreim that the Goldenmage Assembly is as much a myth to them as they would be to the school's researchers, the Seven Guardians do their part to make Valkemare a little safer. Song of the Eternal Storm (also known as Storm-Rider because of her command of weather magic) is the self-appointed buffer between the Seven Guardians and the rest of the world, screening as many would-be petitioners as she can. Selfless heroism has its place, but even zyumorphs grow tired. She'll make plenty of allowances for petitioners not being at their best in a time of crisis and will usually indulge harmless curiosity, but there's no excuse for treating the Seven Guardians like one's own personal servants. Anyone who persists will be driven off by anything from lightning strikes to small funnel clouds. Unlike the rest of the Seven Guardians, Song of the Eternal Storm rarely chooses individual dragons to champion, instead focusing on vulnerable weyrs.