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.

For all of his waking hours, Raginmund can be found sitting stoically across the mouth of the cave, his large shield-bearing tail blocking what little of the entrance his bulk cannot. Though most of the time he faces forward, if watched long enough, he can occasionally be seen glancing into the darkened cave behind him. He moves only to allow the other dragons in and out of the cave, and as they pass, they place various edibles at his feet and send him telepathic greetings or farewells. He does not respond, instead remaining the impassive doorway to the cave. He is mated to Axane, but none of the others have any clue as to how the she got under his armor.