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.

This Guardian is large, yet well-proportioned. Her pure blue and gray scales are kept clean and shining, and her orange eyes cast a bright glance at the world around her. Caithrin, granddaughter of Shoogle and Nifty, is the matriarch of the O'Shawes.

Unlike her mate Shawe or her sister Cailea, pure-hearted Caithrin always acts calm and mature. Watching closely over her offspring she teaches them all they need to know to be prepared for adult life: hunting to provide food for themselves and family, maintaining the cave they live in, hatching eggs, and hundreds of other little things.