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.

Diriel the Far-seer has a lust for travel that cannot be sated. She is never entrusted with guarding the clan's eggs, for it is her habit to forget what is in her care and wander off. The clan Elders seem to have accepted her habits and try to put them to use. As such, Diriel is often sent on missions to explore areas around the clan's territory and bring back word of what she finds there.