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.

One of the eggs abandoned by the wild dragons, Ne'Ihohn was picked up by a mazzelh and brought to a cave where she raised other dragons as well. Since he hatched, he spent most of his time with a Winter hatchling, once saving that Winter's life by batting a predator away with his tail shield.

He is a very patient dragon and often takes the time to look after eggs or play with the hatchlings of the flight, being a father figure to several of them. The Winter he grew up with more often takes the role of protecting the flight as a whole, though some outsiders may think this to be the Guardian's duty. They still remain friends, considering each other brothers, despite being different breeds.