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.

Shiklalo is a dragon that puts duty before everything else. He is not terribly imperceptive, but can be somewhat insensitive because of his singlemindedness. He is reliable and has thus gained the respect of all the dragons in the Ring, but his stubbornness caused his now-former mate, Illustrielle, to give up on him, although they did have a child before they cut their ties. He is, like all of his breed, a protective dragon, and despite having let go of Illustrielle still keeps an eye on her to make sure she doesn't get hurt. For this he is very withdrawn and taciturn around Aesclaius. He is very loyal to Ataialeth and still considers her his leader. He does not trust Ragnorakk.