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.

This dragon has developed a reputation as a somewhat unreliable guardian, probably thanks to her very specific brand of logic. Saiope is strongly of the opinion that teaching a younger dragon how to fend for itself is more useful than simply taking care of it, that it is always better to start education earlier, and that positive reinforcement is key in any student-mentor relationship. Therefore, she concludes, it is best of all to lecture newly-hatched eggs rather than protect them herself, and to praise them when they survive attacks.