Aww... It’s a cute baby dragon. It gives off a glow that lights up the cave.

Young dragons are relatively defenseless. They are born with relatively soft scales, which are shed and replaced with harder ones as the hatchling matures. Once a hatchling’s wings grow in, it typically marks the beginning of maturation. At this point they are often capable of hunting on their own and are usually left alone by their mother.

Malama, like all of the tribe's silver dragons, lives on the island of Molehu. It received its name like all silvers; its actions, looks, and personality were inspected by the elders and then summed up in a word in Hawaiian. Its name means "caring".

Malama had always worshiped the larger dragons. They were so big, so smart! Hoping to make an impression, but far too shy to actually approach them, Malama does small good deeds for them during the night. Of course, it makes sure to stay mostly out of sight since the adult dragons are so busy, but Malama likes to think that one day it will be acknowledged. The older dragons believe the elusive hatchling is an island spirit of good intentions who will disappear forever if they look straight at it, however, so everyone determinedly looks away.