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.

Sparkling Shield is a young Guardian dragon. Since she is the head of the Protector's Guild, she is highly respected throughout her clan. The Protector's Guild is a group of very strong dragons who have the job of defending the clan from any type of predator. She is very stern with the other dragons, almost never talks, and seemingly doesn't have any trace of a sense of humor. When she isn't busy with the Protector's Guild, she is found taking care of the eggs and hatchlings, which she is extremely protective over and would even risk her own life to guard. Even though she seems tough on the outside, however, she treats the eggs and hatchlings in her clan like her own children and loves them.