- For Howling Fjord and Ember Clutch mobs, see Proto-Drake.
Proto Dragon | |
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Homeworld | Azeroth |
Average height | Varies by species and age |
Proto-dragons (also spelled proto dragons or protodragons) are the long-forgotten forbearers of the dragon species living in Northrend.
Background
The proto-dragons were sort of the early version before dragons really evolved into the sapient, 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. The Time-Lost Proto Drake is famous for being extremely hard to catch, a possible reflection on the species.
Types/Flights
- Red proto-dragons
- Which appear most abundant throughout Northrend.
- Blue proto-dragons
- Mostly only found in the Storm Peaks.
- Green proto-dragons
- Haven't made an appearance, though one can be acquired through the Oracles.
- Bronze proto-dragons
- Have been seen in Icecrown working alongside their dragon brethren.
- Black proto-dragons
- Haven't made an appearance, though one could be acquired through the achievements. (No longer possible)
- Plagued proto-dragons
- Plagued blue proto-drakes (presumed), can be found in the Storm Peaks and Icecrown.
Named members
Name | Role | Type | Condition |
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Flamebringer | Mount of Thane Torvald Eriksson | Dragon | Alive |
Galakrond | Progenitor of dragonkind, his skeleton is located in Galakrond's Rest, Dragonblight | Dragon | Dead |
Glory | Located in the Argent Vanguard | Dragon | Alive |
Grauf | Located in Utgarde Pinnacle and mount of Skadi the Ruthless | Dragon | Killable |
Broodmother Slivina | Broodmother located in the Savage Thicket in the Sholazar Basin. | Dragon | Killable |
Veranus | Broodmother of all proto-drakes in the Storm Peaks. Former mount of Thorim, captured and turned into Razorscale by Ignis. | Dragon | Killable (as Razorscale) |
Zeptek the Destroyer | Located in Sholazar Basin and Warlord Tartek's mount. | Dragon | Killable |
As a flying Mount
- Main article: Proto-drake mounts
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 |
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[Time-Lost Proto-Drake] | 100% on land, 280% in air | Drops from the rare mob Time-Lost Proto Drake. |
[Blue Proto-Drake] | 100% on land, 280% in air | Rare drop from Skadi the Ruthless. |
[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. |
[Violet Proto-Drake] | 100% on land, 310% in air | Reward for completing What a Long, Strange Trip It's Been. |
[Ironbound Proto-Drake] | 100% on land, 310% in air | Reward for completing Glory of the Ulduar Raider (25 player). |
[Rusted Proto-Drake] | 100% on land, 310% in air | Reward for completing Glory of the Ulduar Raider (10 player). |
[Black Proto-Drake] | 100% on land, 310% in air | Was rewarded from Glory of the Raider (25 player). No longer obtainable. |
[Plagued Proto-Drake] | 100% on land, 310% in air | Was rewarded from Glory of the Raider (10 player). No longer obtainable. |
- All proto-drake mounts require level 70 with the riding skill artisan (300)
Gallery
A proto-dragon in Sholazar Basin.
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.
- 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
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 pterrordax that inhabit Un'goro Crater, meaning that the dragons themselves could have evolved from the dinosaurs.
References
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