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.

From the day her egg was found, Syrieth was cooed over, Arron and Fatin especially grooming her for her days when she would be the beauty of the lair, beloved and admired by all. She grew up as a spoiled brat and it affects her attitude as an adult. She believes herself above all the rest of them and listens to Arron with barely concealed scorn. Only Fatin has any control over her, and the magi thinks her attitude amusing and easy to manipulate and encourages her spoiled behavior.