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.

Valkyrith, more than most of her breed, has a protective streak a mile wide. She cannot bear any threat to those in the Tikindi cave, and is normally to be found awake at night while the others sleep. She has a particular soft spot for foundlings, and will normally take any parent-less dragon under her wing. Seen as a mother figure by many in the cave every Tikindi dragon knows she'll be there to defend them when the world outside gets a little too rough.