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.

Wings of Iron, or Ironwings, takes pride in protecting the cave from all hostile creatures. He mated with MoonlightQuartz in the hope that he would gain a companion to help him guard the cave. It is expected they will mate again in the next mating season instead of finding different mates, like some dragons tend to do. When Ironwings was younger he had trouble controlling his big shield of a tail. Whenever he walked around, some dragon usually got hit by his tail and from then on staying away from him. That's how he met his best friend and mate, MoonlightQuartz.