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.

Mearachd is the somewhat wacky third son of Shoogle and Nifty, impatient and confident by nature. The moment he hatched from his egg he wanted to be grown up as well. As soon as he grew his wings, he wanted to soar like a Skywing. Being somewhat too courageous by nature, he chose the steepest cliff he could find near his home as the best spot for his first flight practice. No need to say that his newly grown wings weren't quite up to the match, leading to Mearachd plummeting well over a hundred feet into the rocky ground below. Although this didn't dent his self confidence, he severely fractured both his hind legs. As he still has trouble walking after this accident, he uses his wings all the more to get up and about.

Despite these minor difficulties he is as happy-bouncy as he ever was. With his sweet talks he even managed to persuade the fiery Silver dragoness Laisgeanta to be his mate. Hopefully his offspring will be wiser than their father.