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.

Macrochelys temminckii is an average Guardian Dragon. If he thinks something needs protection, he'll stand by night and day to keep it from harm. However, he frequently makes the mistake of not letting well-intentioned people and even the rightful owners near what he's guarding as well, leading to a some-what mixed reputation. He is also rather arrogant, and while fairly strong and intelligent, often boasts about being among the best in said categories. Thankfully for the rest of the dragons in this Clan, his mate Malacochersus tornieri is helping him become aware of this, leading to a far more tolerable dragon all-around.