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.

'Smelleh' was first to hatch and mature she is called 'smelleh' for an unknown reason. She is the Grand Mother of the group of dragons and eggs. She courageously defends the un-hatched eggs from danger, she also likes to trudge around the cave always aware that there could be danger. She is a quick fighter and will stop at nothing to protect the eggs. She works along-side Deadlinous protecting the eggs, although Smelleh is older than Deadlinous she seems to look up to Deadlinous' power.