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.

Being the strongest female in her clan, it was not a surprise that MidnightLightning was chosen by the alpha male to be his mate. She is a very kind dragon, preferring to take care of hatchlings then fight another dragon, but Midnight still loves the thrill of the hunt, and often leads it or hunts by herself. In her mind, she knows that she is stronger than her mate, which is why she is so forwardly courted by the beta male, White Dragon Fire. Midnight knows that she would rather be eaten by lizards then let him become alpha male, but does not voice this matter, Because both her and Burning Glory known they need White Dragon Fire.