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.

Poor Riley isn't really liked by many of the other dragons in the cave. He is considered big, clumsy, and ugly by many of his Clanmates. However, Dancing Snowflakes, a beautiful White Dragon, sees him as a work in progress to be loved, cherished, and desired. Through her love and care, he is no longer regarded with as much disdain as he was before he met her.