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.

Treeguarder was laid at precisely the same instant as the sacred Leetle Tree of the Clan burst forth on the exact point between Sedavoheij, Tosatieij, and Fcuadj. As such, his life has been intertwined with the life of the small tree. He is nearly always seen guarding it from the claws of possessive dragons. The dragons of all three Lands respect him for this and allow him to rest on their territory.