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.

Duneyaan looks girlish, sweet and lovely, and her childlike features usually awake the protective instinct in her mates. This young female isn't at all fond of her "everybody's little girl" status, though. She would prefer to be taken seriously and to command respect instead of being patronised and sheltered. To achieve this goal, she will do anything she can not to be the elegant lady she was born to be. She will start fights, behave in a rude manner, use vulgar speech, make a show of not caring for her looks and try to build up a harsh image. She is not very successful in this endeavour, though, now being regarded as the cute little wannabe tomboy instead of the cute little girl. Whatever effort she takes, in the eyes of the other dragons, she remains innocent, sweet and harmless.