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.

Risingsilver is a little ignorant. She's supposed to be protecting the hatchlings and eggs for her Clan—Shay Clan, but she'd rather go fly and have fun. She also goes out to find food, but she gets hungry on the way back. She doesn't make a very good guardian, but everyone still expects her to. Risingsilver doesn't care that she's not living up to the others' expectations, and she often talks back and acts out, to prove she's not the same as the others.