Ursula K. Le Guin's dragons are also the object of adoration and reverence: 'I do not care what comes after; I have seen the dragons on the winds of morning', says Arren, another of the characters.

Magic is the essence of these wise and ancient beings who live on the West Reach of Earthsea. Humans must avoid looking them in the eyes so as not to fall victim to their tricks an spells, but that is easier to say than do. Among the inhabitants of Earthsea are Orm Embar, who dies helping the Archmage Ged, and Kalessin, who helps Ged and Arren return home after completing their dangerous mission in the The Farthest Shore.