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.

Protector of her cave clan, Karalyne is quick to put any dragon, male or female, back in line if they're causing a disturbance to her eggs or hatchlings. As of yet, she has not seemed to take any interest in any male dragons since her two daughters. Karalyne likes to lay down near the cave entrance, watching, waiting for any eggs or hatchlings that seem to be abandoned, she is surrogate mother for any abandoned hatchling or egg.