Guardian Dragons have large shields on the end of their tails. Although the shields appear to be heavy, they are light, yet nearly unbreakable. Guardian Dragons use their tail-shields, as well as their wings, to deflect attacks and protect others. Often, they will guard the eggs and hatchlings of a nest while others are away. They are generally peaceful, and will not retaliate unless necessary. They have no need to forage or hunt, as they are fed by those they protect.

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.

Unlike many dragons, Savvy Inbred Thuwed is actually proud of the fact that her parents were siblings, going so far as to give herself the middle name of Inbred. Though she has never known them, she likes to fantasize that they had a tragically romantic, tortured story of forbidden love. Her first name is no coincidence, either; when it comes to patrols and defensive war training, she is among the best in the clan. Though there are quirks to the make-up of her health, as there always seem to be with inbreds, she has made good friends with several of the Whites and is able to keep her health problems in check with the help of their magic. Her passion lies in the defensive arts, and she often engages those of the more aggressive factions in friendly skirmishes to aid her in her constant quest to increase her attack-thwarting skills.