Spitfires are a desert breed of dragon. Their dull brown bodies contrast with their brilliant turquoise markings, and they only blaze brighter when these dragons fight. Spitfires are notorious for their territorial natures, and the wing-edges of most are ripped and tattered before their first year is out. Spitfires are also noteworthy for their brilliant blue fire, which is used not for hunting or fighting, but rather for making glass caves from the sand, in which the dragons can soak up the sun.

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.

ThePhantomCantSaveMe is the grandson of two dragons named IM WATCHING YOU and Sincerely the Phantom. Since the birth of his grandparents ThePhantomCantSaveMe's family has been protected by this mysterious phantom. It was never understood why the spirit protects the family, but it has remained consistent throughout the generations. Some dragons called the ghost a menace as it cared only for the family, while others called it a blessing and wished they too had a guardian watching over their family.

The ghost was kind and generous to ThePhantomCantSaveMe, but the young dragon shunned the spirit, not believing in "silly superstitions." The dragon's actions in turn angered the phantom, and he soon stopped visiting ThePhantomCantSaveMe, only looking after other members of the family. Perhaps this wasn't the best move for the dragon, as he is now plagued by bad luck.