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.

Kusa Mage Warenaitate, meaning Bend Grass of the Unbreakable Shield family, is a rather rambunctious dragon who greatly enjoys running about in the fields and playing all day long. She loves to play with the local hatchlings and hardly seems to have a care in the world, unless one of the hatchlings gets hurt. When this happens Kusa is well known for having a personality switch as she often becomes business like and grim.