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.

Gold dragons are the ones most often killed by humans, who consider their scales to be extremely valuable. These golden scales grant them a high level of protection, similar to armor, and they use this to their advantage in battle.

Vaak is unpredictable and carefree. Ever since she was a hatchling she has acted purely on impulse and intuition. In her opinion this method has never steered her wrong. Her parents warned her to stay close to their cave and not wander for fear of hunters who would kill her for her golden scales. One day while out for a spring flight she came across a beautiful clearing with irresistible flowers. She just had to land and roll around in them for a while. She landed and was intoxicated by their sweet aroma. Day turned into night and she fell asleep. When she woke she was tied down and a group of hunters were about to kill her. Just as a sword was about to pierce her golden hide, a large and stunning guardian dragon swooped down and saved her. His name is Nuada Argetlamh and they fell in love instantly. He is her prince, and she will stay with him forever.