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.

Ril, the original female Black of the Kingdom Lem, is of the darkest of jet in colour, while retaining the soft shine under the bright, watchful moon. Rilian is her original name, but was shortened for less confusion later in the naming system. She is quiet and calm, but cunning and strategic when needed to be. She is usually found in the Ancient Viza, temple of the Dragons, paying respect to the ancient Dragons that once ruled the lands.