Vampire Dragons are members of the undead. They sustain themselves by drinking the blood of others. It is said that they are only “alive” at night, and seem dead or asleep during the day, as they cannot endure sunlight for long periods of time. Vampire Dragons can only reproduce by changing the eggs of other dragons, puncturing the shell with their fangs and injecting venom that kills the baby inside.

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.

Tanner is a young Vampire dragon. He was found abandoned as an egg and was brought to Sagbeth and Vampirica, the two Vampire dragons currently living in the clan territory. Tanner sees Sagbeth as a hero of sorts and Vampirica as a big sister. If any creature challenged her, young Tanner was always there to drive it off. His protection soon went another way, though. Another Vampire egg was brought into the clan and gendered female. Tanner adored her and taught her everything he knew. Now he sees Bree, as that is her name, as his mate and is incredibly loyal to her. Tanner and Bree, unlike Sagbeth and Vampirica, feel no urge to bite an egg and change it. They are content with their coven and are willing to adopt children instead of create them. Bree and Tanner treat the two older dragons with respect and owe them all their loyalty. Tanner is one of the greatest teachers in the Vampire coven and trains many dragons that have come into it.