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.

Captain Ladydeathbutt is known only in local legend and rumor. Her proper name has been lost to history, and when people tell their children stories of how the mighty dragon killed six others in single combat and claimed the mountain for herself, the only way to get the kids to fall asleep afterward is to make sure the word "butt" comes up and makes them laugh. Have no fear for her dignity, though: one day, she'll come close enough to hear, and no one is going to laugh then.