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.

The assistant Guardian Dragon, Gillyn is -in a word- lazy. She spends her days sitting or lying down in the grass, napping, watching the scenery and eating. This causes the other Guardians to have to work twice as hard to compensate for her absence. However, during the rare occasions where the threat is larger than usual, she will -momentarily- get up to join in the fight, but immediately goes back to her usual routine after the fight has been won.