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.

Ran Ithiri is a kind and gentle guardian, who never seems to grow angry. As such, he is the perfect mate for Mael Stromm, the gray who enjoys picking fights with anything that looks like it'd be worth the effort. He can usually be seen sitting at the entrance to the cave, massive tail-shield blocking the entrance if he senses strangers nearby. He is a favorite of many hatchlings for his wonderful stories, and is usually the one to bestow names upon them once they reach full maturity, as he is one of the four Eldest of the cave.