Silver Dragons are arguably one of the most beautiful types of dragons. They live in high altitude habitats such as mountains. Silver females eat meat only when a male dragon brings it to them as part of courtship, though they are typically highly-independent. 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.

Dragons are highly-intelligent reptilian creatures that—from a human perspective, at least—appear to live forever. Many different varieties of dragon exist, each with their own unique qualities, habitats, and behavior. Adolescence in dragons 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. In Galsreim, dragons and humans coexist peacefully.

Some dragons say that Shiny's tongue is made of razor blades. Her words, sharp and ruthless, feel as if they should cause massive bleeding. Some instinct allows her to know the exact words that will cut the most and she takes full advantage of this ability. She will cut down anyone she dislikes and even those she merely disagrees with. Not even Kanaye is exempt from this treatment. Shiny will usually leave the hatchies alone unless one deeply displeases her by breathing or something equally offensive. Nug, tired of comforting sobbing hatchies, asked Agent to step in and speak to Shiny. The strong and intimidating Secret Agent refused to have anything do with the sharp-tongued Silver, still nursing his wounds from their first encounter.