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.

Wylemm was the third egg selected to be raised by TrollBoyTaran. As is typical of his subspecies, he is the Clan Guardian. During the day, he patrols the forest surrounding the TBT clan cave, keeping on the lookout for any danger, and never flying more than twenty minutes away from the cave entrance. At night, and during most of the evening, he sits at the cave entrance and stands guard, falling into a light sleep that he will be roused from at the first sign of trouble. Annoyingly enough to Wylemm, Brippan and the hatchlings often make a game out of who can be the most obnoxious without waking Wylemm; there is always a loser to this game.