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.

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.

The perfect antidote to Kione's constant anxiousness and Ebony Star's humourless ways, Chyris is a laid-back and easy-going dragon who isn't often ruffled by the twists and turns of life. Since her hatchling days, she has loved telling stories of all kinds, and is often found pleading visitors and strangers to recount a tale she has never heard before. While friendly and cheerful to all whom she meets, Chyris has encountered disapproval from those who believe a purple dragon's destiny is to find a mate. She has no interest in romance or raising eggs of her own, preferring to be as free and careless as she was as a child.