Originating from a single species that thrived in ancient times, Xenowyrms have become an incredibly diverse breed whose appearances vary depending on their habitats. Each Xenowyrm subspecies is heavily reliant on the power of different types of mana, making them powerful magic users. Ke’maro are a vicious, opportunistic variety of Xenowyrm. They hunt down any prey they see, trapping them with their coils and the soft, fleshy tentacles they keep stored under their skin. Their terrifying appearance and toxic saliva along with their method of hunting and trapping prey has lead to many legends and stories that warn against traveling alone in the vast volcanic wastelands they call home.

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.

Girus is the Director of House Affairs at the Weatherword, and hardly anyone thinks a Ke'maro Xenowyrm is fit for the position, but the Board elected him fair and square. Nobody on the Board remembers voting for him, but he's here now, being in charge and enacting change. He makes decisions based on what's sensible to him, even if it isn't to other folks. They keep advising him to base decisions on evidence, and they cite statistics. Statistics this, statistics that. Girus opines that statistics are a bunch of lying scoundrels who are out to trick economists and good citizens like you. They contribute to the sorry state of affairs these days. Also, those dragons attuned with the life element are also contributing to the decline. Perhaps something can be done about them. No official or leader in the history of the Weatherword has been stripped of their position, but the Board is now strongly considering electing an Interim Director while Girus "spends time with his family".