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.

All Guardian dragons of Vyx Weyr are drafted into the military clan, which upholds the laws and defends any in need, regardless of whether the victims are in the Weyr or not. This Clan was founded by Frederick Eberhardt. Each member of the clan must have strong morals, logical thinking, and must be trained not to display too much emotion. They are trained from birth to become a uniform defensive force to be reckoned with.

Frederick Eberhardt himself is like the embodiment of all the desires of the clan. He is strong, logical, displays little to no emotion, and makes sure to treat everyone fairly and justly. He is swift to deal with problems and never falters. He hides his shortcomings well- one of them being his inability to understand the subtleties of conversation. He can be a bit socially naive and has trouble creating friendships, though he can handle familial bonds and is a great boss.