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.

Black dragons are warriors. They are strong and capable in battles of force, but also ample magic users, capable of devastating opponents with their spells. Their bright eyes give them excellent night vision, which is why they generally hunt during the night.

Originally a member of Triumph Keep, Firstfall Vex Aurae is a rather unusual member of Dreamers' Keep. Unusual or not, this is now his place of rest, and it is from here that he helps Dreamers' Keep remain in touch with the rest of Eyrth. His dark scales are lightly tinged with silver at their base, meaning that in just the right light, he seems to ripple with silver as he moves. His mother is Dreamlash Andross, father Dreamsong Visha, and though he had been hatched here to be bound to a Rider from Triumph Keep both he and the rider considers Triumph very much their home. Their stay at Dreamers' Keep is likely to be a short one.