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.

Silver dragons are arguably one of the most beautiful types of dragons. They live in high altitude habitats such as mountains. Silver females, like most female dragons, eat meat only when a male dragon brings it to them. They possess an almost magical aura that lights up any place they are in, and are looked upon with awe by humans and animals alike.

Ridiculous Shiphrah is arguably the most beautiful dragon in Ahavah. She has some natural magical ability, as her grandfather was a mage. She was once considered an oracle, until she decided to retire from fame. Shiphrah was named for her great-grandmother and matriarch, and she's proud of the fact that she comes from an unbroken line of silver females.

It was this mutual pride in lineage that drew her to Alt von Dorkface, as well as his skill in magic. He has been teaching her more, though he doesn't come up often to visit her. She lives almost as a hermit upon the highest and most perilous mountain, for she grew tired of pilgrims years ago.