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.

Behold, seeker of the dragon lore, Ovequel of the Guardian Dragons. Although most guardian dragons are rather peaceable when not directly threatened, Ovequel is known to show extremely fierce behaviour without cause while guarding eggs or hatchlings in her nest. As there is always at least one of them because one of her offspring never grew up, she is rather aggressive at all times. Towards her hatchlings, though, she is observed to be very tender and motherly. Sadly there seems to be some defect in her or her mate's genome as there have been many inexplicable deaths among her eggs and hatchlings. Still she remained with her mate until he was defeated by another male.