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.

Rescued as a hatchling, Tulip was never very strong. In fact, she was so weak that the other dragons in her cave decided that she could not receive proper training in time before she grew up. Her bad health condition seemed to ease as she grew, and she was taught a few battle moves despite her inability to fight well. Tulip has a strong need to serve her clan any way she can to make up for her physical weakness, and so she helps guard the hatchlings and eggs whilst the others are away.