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.

One may consider Maighdean to be a fierce looking dragon at first glance, until one notices a dozen hatchlings climbing all over her. Guarding eggs and hatchlings is in her blood, but this rumbling-tumbling mass of hatchlings consider her to be a jolly good playground rather than a fierce guardian. Having no partner and hence no eggs or hatchlings of her own, she gladly looks after her little siblings, nephews and nieces.