Guardian Dragons

Dragons Who Understand The Worth of Others

Guardian Dragons are dragons that choose to protect others. Typically, the ones they pick are usually human. These dragons tend to be more social and protective than others of their kind.
When a guardian dragon is of age, they'll scour the land to find their partner. When someone is found, the dragon will attempt to become partners with them. If successful, they'll be eternally loyal to them. Although, if the dragon finds them to be unworthy, they will leave them without a second thought. If a guardian dragon cannot find a partner, they'll choose a piece of land and protect that.
It is believed that protecting another being will help them grow as an individual. Others say there's an incredible power that is unlocked when a dragon and partner are in perfect sync. However, this is just a myth.
Other dragons look down upon these type of dragons. To them, they're nothing but weaklings who waste their time looking after inferior races. It doesn't help their already negative stigma against dragons in general. Because of this races try tricking them into becoming their partners and end up murdering them for their bodies. This often leads to destroyed villages and massacres.
What truly sets them apart from other dragons is their drive and dedication to their partners. That being said, they still have the ferocity and strength of any normal dragon.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Female names are combined from what element they are and what traits they show when they're born. Their name is subject to change if they start developing more traits.

Masculine names

Male names are combined from what element they are and what traits they show when they're born. Their name is subject to change if they start developing more traits.

Family names

Their family name comes from what type of species they are.

Culture

Common Etiquette rules

When a guardian first meets someone they consider to be worthy, they would bow their head and say their name.

Common Taboos

It is considered a great crime to kill your partner without reason.

Ideals

Courtship Ideals

This all depends on what species a Guardian Dragon is. If they do get married, they would take time off to spend time with their spouse or try to find a way to live close to their partners. It's not uncommon for partnerships to end because of marriage.

Relationship Ideals

Guardians hope for positive relationships with their partners. They don't have time for toxicity.