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.

Thirj protects many dragons, but one of them is always in trouble. Where he gets the food he brings for her she has no idea, but he is always being chased and attacked whenever he gets back. If he would just use his frills to scare others off instead of running to her and hiding under her wings.

Thirj just rolls her eyes, thinking 'well a male is supposed to protect a female, but this guy just doesn't get it' and then protects him anyway. She decided one day that the only way to make sure he is less trouble is if she watches after him nonstop, so she decided to just make him her mate to make her life less stressful. Now she looks back and wonders whether that was the smartest choice she made.