This breed of dragon was thought to exist only in legend. Although their name varies between cultures, they are often referred to as “Guardians of Nature.” They are able to channel the forces of fire, ice and lightning, which allows them to wield tremendous power. Seen very rarely, it is thought that they only become active when something is threatening the territory they have chosen to guard. In order to protect their chosen home, these dragons are incredibly adaptable; they have been seen everywhere from remote mountain ranges, to ancient forests, to the darkest depths of the ocean.

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.

There is, unknown to most inhabitants of Valkemare, only one true Guardian of Nature. This beast is hardly ever seen, remaining hidden from mortal and immortal alike. Its true appearance is not known to any creature living today. Even the species of the Guardian is not certain, though most assume that it must be a dragon to be so long-lived.

The dragon breed known as the Guardian of Nature is a facet of the one Guardian, summoned to the world when Ice, Thunder, and Magma dragons combine their powers in a time of need. Due to the rarity of those breeds interacting in the wild, most Guardians of Nature reside within human-created dragon flocks.

Yayaloney is the first of the Guardian facets summoned by the dragons of the AnselaJonla flock. He is an extremely lazy dragon, who spends the majority of his time sprawled on a ledge, one wing dangling down over the edge. It is not, however, a very high ledge, and there is often a young hatchling play-pouncing on said wing.