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.

Getyro has a silly owner who gave her a male name... But she is very loving towards her either way. Just as with all Illienia's dragons, she is very loyal and has been treated well. She is very much tamed, but she does not mind. She is as deadly as any dragon. She has a tendency to act like a rather large dog sometimes and has quite a lot of energy and has been known to accidentally knock things over with her shield like tail as well as knock others out. She likes to spend time with her mate, Veanio, who has father many children with her. The two are deeply in love, and they work together well as a team as she is more defensive and he is offensive. It would seem their personalities might conflict seeing as he is a black dragon, but instead, they get along swimmingly.