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.

Red dragons are similar to typical story book dragons. They shoot flames, can fly, etc. However, they aren't evil creatures as depicted in myths and won't go around raiding castles, killing knights, or kidnapping princesses. They live in a variety of habitats, from forests to coastlines to abandoned castles, usually in warm climates, and eat whatever living creatures they can find.

The first son of Anhoffter the red dragon and Brydiau the purple dragon, Andemonar grew up with his egg-brothers Airenar and Andulvar and his egg-sisters Shentau and Kristau. Achubiaeth and Chwithau, parents to his egg-brother Andulvar, occupy the position of uncle and aunt. Although he has never known any other clan matriarch but Zyrieen, he is the true son of his father, with all the fiery disposition. He is also being groomed to one day take his father's place as co-leader with his egg-brother, Andulvar. He is deeply in love with Lantau, and has decided to take her as his mate.