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.

Rick is one of the many dragons rescued and nurtured by the wide ranging clan of humans founded by AnselaJonla. His egg was found near a volcano and taken to a hatchery to be raised.

Once he matured, Rick found his lifemate, an Olive dragon, among the other AnselaJonla dragons. In the tradition of the AnselaJonla flock, both dragons took the same name, Amest, to pass down to any of their offspring that remained within the flock.

Rick is one of the more popular dragons in the flock. He's often found in an open clearing with dragons and humans of all ages ringed around him, watching him use his magic to create illusions to accompany his humming and telepathic singing.

It's a good thing he has a vivid imagination, because new songs are always being brought to him, from all over the world. He definitely gets a lot of use out of Meghan's library to get new ideas for his illusions.