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.

Ampahro is the guardian of a kingdom at the border of the mountains where an earth dragon lives. She does her utmost to keep her nest underneath the city-state's Great Temple save from the earthquakes, but it is not within her powers to protect the rest of the kingdom, nor can she extend help to those brave enough to venture into the angry dragon's domain. Still, the people are grateful to her, and she is worshiped like a goddess.