Ember Dragons have a great affinity for hot environments. While they themselves are not hot to the touch, their tendency to lurk amongst smoldering ashes has caused many to believe they are fire-starters. Their dully glowing markings serve many purposes: acting as a means of identification between individuals, as an important part of mating displays, and as a way of showing aggression. The long, low build of the breed makes them ungainly in flight, and the thick fleshy membranes of their wings hinder them further. As such, it is rare to see an Ember Dragon take to the air. Ember Dragons are also not particularly sociable; females tend to be defensive, whereas males are more aggressive. Once they have settled with a particular group of dragons, Ember Dragons are incredibly loyal and will defend their pack by any means possible.

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.

Sphalethious Mystal CinderWing (Clan Mystal) joined the clan cave as its 28th member. Considering the fact that he hatched and grew up during the Great Red Migration, it is not surprising that he emulates the typical characteristics of the famed Red Dragons of The Red Claw. Although to date, his attempts to gain full membership into the defensive unit have been unsuccessful, his commitment and devotion to the cause far outweigh any rejection he may feel. Sphalethious is not particularly sociable; however he frequently seeks out the clan elders to request their support for his application into Pyropendrus's force. Additionally, he has been known to ask for the magical aid of the Magi dragons, wanting them to cast spells of modification to aid his ability for flight. They refuse each request without fail, yet this does not seem to discourage the persistent Sphalethious in his quest.