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.

It was previously believed that purple dragons were exclusively female, but this is not the case. Recent environmental shifts have revealed the existence of both genders of this breed. Female behavior is well known; they are primarily herbivores but will eat meat during mating season. On the other hand, very little is known about the behavior and habits of male purple dragons.

Though his true name is Sven, everyone seems to refer to him by the name of "Ted". Why "Sven" should be mistaken for "Ted" is unknown to him, but the poor dragon sadly answers to "Ted." On countless occasions, Sven has attempted to correct his close friends when they call him by his false name, but they do not take heed. They laugh and cry, "Sven, you sure are a joker!" As a result, he holds his corrections back in misery. His friends do not notice the pained look in his eyes. On his own, he sulks in a corner of the cave, tiny tears trickling down his cheeks, and he whispers, "My name is Sven..."