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.

The boy woke from his nap in the meadow to see the huge form above him. It was a dragon! He cried out, "Don't hurt me. If you hurt or kill me, the whole village will come with spears and pitchforks and kill you."

Lady Valiant Knight looked at the small boy, and smiled. The baring of the huge expanse of teeth and jaws caused the boy to back pedal as rapidly (and clumsily) as he was able. "Please don't hurt me," he screamed.

Lady Valiant Knight just looked at the boy. He looked into her golden eyes and saw kindness, wisdom and a gentleness beyond any he had ever known. Stunned, he stumbled toward the village, as the dragon lifted her wings and soared on her way.