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.

Rasheev is a quiet dragon; he is modest and doesn't make use of his great size to frighten anyone.  He is the second oldest of Shanera's dragons, and along with Kagira he takes care of a lot of the hatchlings.  He and Kalren were brothers among many sisters at the beginning of their lives, and so the two of them are alternately very close and friendly rivals.  Rasheev is always the calmer of the two.  Rasheev is one of the bigger dragons in the cave, but the hatchlings know he won't hurt them, and clamber all over him.  Rasheev and Kalren, after growing, were followed around by Nahira, who was adopted as a hatchling; their bond is very close.