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.

"Arc-en-ciel" is "rainbow" in french. Dragoned up a bit, it makes an appropriate name for a dragon with seven different colors in her pedigree.<br/>Arken'ciel is a gentle and soft-spoken dragon. She is always the peacemaker in disputes and can often be found listening quietly to someone else's troubles. She is considered to be a great beauty and is highly sought after as a mate, although she has yet to make a choice.