- For Howling Fjord and Ember Clutch mobs, see Proto-Drake.
Proto-dragons (also spelled proto dragons or protodragons) are the long-forgotten forbearers of the dragon species living in Northrend.
| Proto Dragon | |
|---|---|
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| Homeworld | Azeroth |
| Average height | Varies by species and age |
Background
The proto-dragons were sort of the early version before dragons really evolved into the sentient, beautiful majestic creatures that they are known today.[1]
Galakrond, a massive proto-dragon,[2] was the "progenitor of dragonkind". From him, the Titans created the Aspects.[3]
The Vrykul use them as flying mounts in the Howling Fjord and other parts of Northrend, and can be seen doing so in their constant siege of Valgarde. Wild proto-drakes can be seen in areas such as Storm Peaks and Sholazar Basin. Bronze proto-drakes from the Bronze Dragonshrine are used as mounts by the Argent Crusade in Icecrown.
Named members
| Name | Role | Type | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
 Galakrond
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Progenitor of dragonkind, his skeleton is located in Galakrond's Rest, Dragonblight | Dragon | Dead |
 Glory
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Located in the Argent Vanguard | Dragon | Alive |
 Grauf
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Located in Utgarde Pinnacle and mount of Skadi the Ruthless | Dragon | Killable |
 Broodmother Slivina
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Broodmother located in the Savage Thicket in the Sholazar Basin. | Dragon | Killable |
| Veranus
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Broodmother of all proto-drakes in the Storm Peaks. Former mount of Thorim, captured and turned into Razorscale by Ignis. | Dragon | Killable |
 Zeptek the Destroyer
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Located in Sholazar Basin and Warlord Tartek's mount. | Dragon | Killable |
As a flying Mount
In World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, several proto-drake mounts are available as rewards for various achievements, as well as a few that drop from mobs and bosses:
| Mount type | Speed increase | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| [Time-Lost Proto-Drake] | 100% on land, 280% in air | Drops from the rare mob  Time-Lost Proto Drake.
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| [Blue Proto-Drake] | 100% on land, 280% in air | Rare drop from Skadi the Ruthless.
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| [Green Proto-Drake] | 100% on land, 280% in air | Low chance to hatch from [Mysterious Egg], purchasable at Revered reputation from The Oracles once a week. |
| [Red Proto-Drake] | 100% on land, 280% in air | Reward for completing  Glory of the Hero.
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| [Violet Proto-Drake]
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100% on land, 310% in air | Reward for completing What a Long, Strange Trip It's Been.
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| [Ironbound Proto-Drake] | 100% on land, 310% in air | Reward for completing Heroic: Glory of the Ulduar Raider.
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| [Rusted Proto-Drake] | 100% on land, 310% in air | Reward for completing Glory of the Ulduar Raider.
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| [Black Proto-Drake] | 100% on land, 310% in air | Was rewarded from Glory of the Raider (25 player). No longer obtainable.
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| Plagued Proto-Drake | 100% on land, 310% in air | Was rewarded from Glory of the Raider (10 player). No longer obtainable.
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- All proto-drake mounts require level 70 with the riding skill artisan (300)
Gallery
A proto-dragon in Sholazar Basin.
The dragon pens in Utgarde.
Art of the dragon pens.
Trivia
- In an early Beta of Wrath, proto-dragons were represented as pale white drakes, using the model now used by the [Albino Drake].
- Before it gives
[71] Root Causes, the Ember Clutch Ancient reveals that Ember Clutch was the ancient breeding ground of the proto-dragon broodmother before the vrykul perverted it. Whether it means Broodmother Slivina, Veranus, or another is unknown.
[71] - Though many proto-drakes are present in Northrend, no fully matured proto-dragons are to be found, with the possible exception of Broodmother Slivina and Veranus.
Speculation
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This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.
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- Proto-dragons have a considerable likeness to the devilsaurs and pterradox that inhabit Un'goro Crater, meaning that the dragons themselves could have evolved from the dinosaurs.
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