Ember Dragons have a great affinity for hot environments. While they themselves are not hot to the touch, their tendency to lurk amongst smoldering ashes has caused many to believe they are fire-starters. Their dully glowing markings serve many purposes: acting as a means of identification between individuals, as an important part of mating displays, and as a way of showing aggression. The long, low build of the breed makes them ungainly in flight, and the thick fleshy membranes of their wings hinder them further. As such, it is rare to see an Ember Dragon take to the air. Ember Dragons are also not particularly sociable; females tend to be defensive, whereas males are more aggressive. Once they have settled with a particular group of dragons, Ember Dragons are incredibly loyal and will defend their pack by any means possible.

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.

Morgan is one of fifteen dragons handpicked by the Anu clan leader Athia to help quell the rebellion during the clan war. He is a fighter. He is the kind of dragon to rush head first into a battle, giving little thought about the danger to himself. He is also a general protector of the members of the council. They trust his skills in battle, and all of them, including Athia, would trust Morgan with their lives. His greatest fault is that he doesn't return the trust, he only trusts himself. He seems to care very little for any of the other dragons, but he does have a space in his heart for the colorful little swallowtail Penelope. None of the other dragons are quite sure what their relationship is, but she seems to be the only thing besides fighting that makes him happy. He's trained with the clan's warriors for years, and he was brought into the council for his ability to plan and control fighters in battle. He's seen the violence Eden is capable of, and is doing his part to stop him.