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.

Rhines' full name is Rhines van Rhines. He was taken in and adopted by the Royal Rhines family before he came to his current owner and pack. He is a very serious and athletic dragon. He does not like it when others are being sarcastic to him because he will take them seriously. He also believes almost everything that he is told. He loathes Mina and Mila because they are usually the ones that will tell him lies that he will believe. Rhines also loves to fly. He will take his pack's wingless hatchlings up into the great sky.