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.

Xena Magnificent is a battle machine. She hones her skills daily by breaking boulders at the cave entrance. The hatchlings all look up to her and when any hint of danger threatens, they all know to gather behind the gleaming shield from which she gets her name. Xena loves her life in the cave. Her happiness could only become complete if she ever met a male dragon to give her babies of her own: So far, all of her suitors have fallen short of the mark.