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.

Padrona is the matriarch of the KT clan and the mate of the Alpha leader Padrone. She is fiercely loyal and very protective of all the dragons who live and serve her and Padrone. Often she will pull in orphan hatchlings or eggs and raise them as her own, and with her even temperament she and her mate Padrone are successful in having a clan of all varieties of dragons. Any squabbles amongst the hatchlings are settled firmly but fairly by her.