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.

Unlike his paranoid father, Lightningrit is a dragon of action. He feels immense loyalty to his family and clan, and would do anything to protect them. He makes sure that every necessary precaution is set into place, but nothing too superfluous. When on guard duty, Lightningrit uses his reflexes and senses for everything, keeping aware of any danger lurking behind the boulders. However, when off duty, Lightningrit enjoys swimming in lakes and spending time with his closest friends, knowing that it could be the last time he ever saw any of them, and doing his best to value his time among those he cares about.