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.

Kelila is one of the many many daughters of Mamosuke and Emi. Her name means "Crown" in Hebrew. She was raised alongside her sisters Yemima, Yiska, and Oralee; as well as their older brother Miyka and their younger brother Nathan.