Bright-Breasted Wyverns are a breed of dragon easily recognized by their bright red markings. They are a small breed, only the size of a full-grown man. However, they have developed poisonous barbs on their feet to make up for their size. Their coloration is used to warn off potential predators of the danger, and is also used to attract mates. They are very social, and can often be seen preening in large groups.

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.

Elli thinks that sometimes the best part about a story are the pauses and that nothing beats the excitement of anticipation. But Elli also knows that any good thing can become too much, and while she enjoys the occasional open ending or having to wait for something good, she also wants a prize finally coming to her.

For example, when a friend or loved one goes on a journey, she loves to count the days of that dragon's or person's absence. She makes herself a short calendar by scratching marks into the trees around her home, counting the days in eager anticipation until her friend finally comes back. If that friend never had left, she wouldn't have felt the same excitement upon seeing them, but if the person never came back, Elli simply couldn't deal with the disappointment.