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.

Archeron II insisted on writing this herself; however, it soon became apparent that she has no thumbs, and only knows the alphabet through the letter "L." She has a tendency to whack dragons and hatchlings alike over the head with her tail-shield when they disobey her or the Caretaker. She is peculiarly attracted to every new egg that enters the cave, and loves to wrap her wings over them to keep them safe. If an attacker comes to the cave to try and wreak havoc, her roar alone forces them to think twice. She's very skilled in the ancient dragon art of "Keep your grubby claws off of my gold!"