Horse Dragons have equine-shaped bodies and hooves instead of claws, which allow them to be fast runners. They specialize in running takeoffs, which are quicker than taking off from a stand-still. Horse dragons are able to stalk their prey from the ground then quickly execute an aerial attack for the kill.

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.

The Violet Wanderer is a proud, solemn horse dragon. He watches everything around him with his measuring gaze; the protector of the band of dragons in Sapphira's care. Fire of Dawning Love often tries to get The Violet Wanderer to open up a bit, by plying him with her wiles, and is much perturbed when he affects an air of indiference to her silly games.