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.

Korling only comes out at night. She has inherited her father's thirst for speed and adventure, and her mother's proud and loyal spirit. Ever vigilant, this dark lady patrols the outer limits of the realm searching for invaders and interlopers. If the numbers are small, Korling's wrath and fury soon send them hightailing for the borders. When outnumbered, no black can send the call to arms faster than brave Korling. The entire cave fully expects that she will one day be Captain of the border patrol.