It is no mystery where Howler Drakes got their names. Though not very bright, these emotive creatures employ an impressive vocabulary of loud chortles, shrieks, and songs to communicate with one another, and almost never stop chattering. Howler Drakes inhabit dense jungles, foraging in the fertile soil for mushrooms, tubers, and insects. When threatened, a Howler will flare its wings to display its bright red eye spots, while letting out an ear-splitting scream.

Though it may appear at first that dragons and drakes have much in common, the two are completely separate species. Drakes are smaller and less intelligent than their cousin species, though both dragons and drakes sit comfortably near the top of the food chain. They are always found bearing antlers and leathery wings. Drakes share many of the same habitats that dragons do, and typically hunt in packs.

Yato is a very troubled young drake. He was raised away from the rest of his kind and does not understand why his instincts compel him to be so noisy. The other dragons he lives with are all relatively quiet, save a few sweetlings who seem to love the sounds that come out of their own mouths. He's tried a few times to just sit quietly, but within just a few moments the urge to chirp and chortle is just too great. If only his sounds were at least joyful to listen to, he might actually be able to make some friends.

The only living things that seem to not mind his presence are the crickets that come out during dusk and dawn. Thankfully for Yato, these creatures make decent enough company when his stomach is full.