This breed of dragon was thought to exist only in legend. Although their name varies between cultures, they are often referred to as “Guardians of Nature.” They are able to channel the forces of fire, ice and lightning, which allows them to wield tremendous power. Seen very rarely, it is thought that they only become active when something is threatening the territory they have chosen to guard. In order to protect their chosen home, these dragons are incredibly adaptable; they have been seen everywhere from remote mountain ranges, to ancient forests, to the darkest depths of the ocean.

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.

Luthien is the eldest Guardian of Nature in her community. She spent many lonely days wandering in search of the mate she knew must be out there for her. After much searching, she found that mate much closer to home than she expected: another, younger Guardian of Nature named Beren, hatched and raised in her home cave. Tragically, though they spend their days in perfect companionship and are clearly soulmates, they can never have children together. Legend has it that Guardians who try to conceive eggs with their own species are doomed to failure, and must eternally separate if the attempt is made. Luthien and Beren value their relationship too highly to risk this, and thus they will never be joined as so many other dragons in the community are. However, they each have children from other partnerships and have formed a blended family that brings them much joy and fulfillment.