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.

Cast into the ranks as a youngster, Dawnson's Another troop became a hardend young female guardian, she protects and defends the young hatchlings from wondering rogue dragons though has no mothering instinct and refuses to spend more time then necessary with the hatchlings passing them onto one of the motherly dragons. She resents her younger half brother and father, beliving that asilay sends his daughters and mates into battle so he can raise his all to prefect son to take over the clan.