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.

Syika is the most loyal dragon of the cave and her battle wounds show that she is always vigilant and never lets anyone past her gaze. Now infirm from past battle wounds, Syika spends her time keeping the younger guardian dragons under her ever watchful gaze. Rumor among the cave is that she will be allowed to join the Elder dragons sometime soon. But Syika is perfectly happy to remain training the future guardians of the cave.