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.

As you walk carefully along the mountain path, wary of loose rocks and pebbles, you turn a corner to find yourself standing on the edge of a beautiful spring. There is a cave nearby, one that reminds you of the Dragon's Cave you had passed not too long ago. Rather tired from your journey thus far, you take a few steps toward the spring, intent on refilling your waterskins. A sudden noise catches your attention somewhere to the left just before a huge, silver object slams down in front of you. You jump back in surprise, finding yourself face to face with a fearsome dragon. The large silver object blocks your path to the spring and the dragon growls a warning. The sun shines off of his blue scales, his large wings opening to reveal the silver webbing much like its tail. He is guarding something, whether it is treasure or a nest, you have no idea. Either way, he does not intend to let you pass. The warning in his topaz eyes says that very clearly. With a resigned sigh, you turn and leave.