It was previously believed that purple dragons were exclusively female, but this is not the case. Recent environmental shifts have revealed the existence of both genders of this breed. Female behavior is well known; they are primarily herbivores but will eat meat during mating season. On the other hand, very little is known about the behavior and habits of male purple dragons.

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.

Alarice the purple dragon is the current leader of MoonClan, a clan of mountain dragons who roam the sky and the mountains. Calm, wise, and gentle, Alarice is a capable leader, but sometimes her massive responsibilities cloud her judgements. As a leader, she is forbidden to have children, even though she longed to find a mate to help her in leading MoonClan. She is a strong leader, but her fighting skills are not so great, so she often relies on strong warriors to protect the Clan. Although none of the clan knows, Alarice has two secret children in MoonClan: Avolon and Glaylle.