Dragons are creatures with nearly unlimited life spans. They can survive for long periods of time, and no one has found a dragon that has died of old age. Adolescence 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. Once they hit adolescence, hatchlings change quickly, maturing to their full forms in only 2 years.

Dragons don’t communicate with each other verbally, but they will growl to scare off predators and frighten prey. Young dragons will emit an extremely high-pitched squeal when they are frightened. To communicate, they use telepathy with each other and to speak to other creatures.

Striped dragons come in a dazzling array of colors complemented by an intricate pattern of stripes. These bright colors and patterns help attract their favorite food, insects. Because their prey is so tiny, striped dragons must spend a large portion of their day eating. The color of the offspring is usually determined by the dragon’s mate.

Sir Cadogan is a gallant dragon who strongly believes in chivalry. Simply adored by his wife, the fair Ropley Topley, he is always up for a daring quest or a grand adventure. He can be brave to the point of recklessness, dashing in to save the day even when it means risking his own neck. Recently, he has become friends with a fat grey pony by the name of Merriam. His wife finds the pony to be rather dull, but Sir Cadogan thinks that Merriam is the finest steed any dragon ever laid eyes upon.