Almerald Dragons are an unusual species. They have gem-like protrusions along their spine that brighten and darken depending on their mood. In addition, their body temperature grows warmer during periods of excitement, and cooler during darker moods such as anger or depression; as such, it is fairly easy to read an Almerald’s emotions. Their mood can change quickly at times, going from calm to angry in a matter of seconds. If their anger becomes bad enough they can become a frightening opponent. Adults are not normally high in energy, so they hunt infrequently and prefer to lazily consume large quantities of fruits and nuts.

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.

Legend has it that this particular Almerald dragon was once a beloved member of a small village in the woods, where she was welcomed for her gentle nature and playfulness with children (as long as they fed her in return, of course).

One day, a cruel and corrupt army came crashing through the woods and stormed the village, taking their homes and driving everyone away- including this dragon.

Enraged at the loss and cruelty towards her friends, the dragon turned colder than winter ice, freezing the swamp in which she found refuge. They say her angered spirit now haunts the frozen bog, and no one ever saw her again- or at least, no one ever lived to tell about it.