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.

The first guardian of the Kadesh clan, Gelenn is eager to help protect her clan from harm. She is the apprentice of Telielsei, who has been in charge of the clan's defense as long as anyone can remember. Being energetic and enthusiastic, Gelenn is more interested in patrolling her home valley rather than watching over the eggs and hatchlings. Because of this, she is considered a little too impatient for her own good, even by Telielsei, a gray dragon. The only eggs Gelenn would voluntarily guard are her own, but Kadesh males have not shown much interest in her and this depresses the normally cheerful guardian.