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.

Asryel has a ferocious temper despite his quiet, placid nature. If anyone, dragon or otherwise, is foolish enough to aggravate him, he will not hold back. He is vastly different from his mother Lyze, and though, like all Guardians, he defends those unable to protect themselves, he does not do it with a compassionate heart. Sometimes he will demand payment from those he protects, despite the scolding Lyze gives him afterward. The Towa dragons hope that his mate Reddfyre will teach him some sympathy for those vastly more unfortunate than him.