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.

Guardian Giranoh is a peaceful but solitary dragon, and she mostly keeps to herself during her stays at the main cave. She is the head of the clan's guard team, and she feels more comfortable around her fellow team members and the other dragons that usually accompany them on their patrols around the territory. Every few days or so, the team will sweep the borders, checking for trespassing dragons or other intruders before returning home and reporting any sightings or encounters. They always make a stop at the inner edge of the Great Waters so Giranoh can visit her mate, a Deep Sea dragon who lives there.