Witch Dragon eggs often need a little extra care to ensure they hatch safe and healthy. Witch Dragon mothers will often assist in the incubation process by placing the egg in a cauldron of boiling water, heating it with their own fire breath. The odd rascally Witch Dragon will take flight from their isle and fly by the realm of men, but are careful not to travel too close. They are sometimes spotted from afar, with their defining characteristics being their purple hats and the brushy plumage on their tail being in sight. This is how the human legends of evil women flying broomsticks came to be. Like their human counterparts, Witch Dragons are often burned at the stake in many Dragon Isles. However, this is actually a show of respect; being creatures of fire, the flames feel quite pleasant to Witch Dragons. Epic Witch Dragons are masters of spellcraft, particularly transmogrification. They use these powers to help keep the peace on Dragon Isles, transforming hot-headed dragons into harmless newts, and keeping them in overturned cauldrons until they calm down.