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.

Hakrixen followed Jarsim back from a hunting expedition, curious despite himself as to what sort of dragon would choose to live so near an active volcano. Having nothing better to do, he decided to stay at Fireflood Weyr. Hakrixen prefers to lurk around, watching lessons or the latest challengers, except on the rare occasions when there are young hatchlings around. Then, though he may grumble and growl, he will dedicate all his attention to keeping them safe from the many hazards of life in a community of fire mages. Hakrixen might not be social, but he is loyal to his adopted weyr.