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For Howling Fjord and Ember Clutch mobs, see Proto-Drake.

Proto Dragon
Homeworld	Azeroth
Location(s)	Northrend
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

Only one known, Broodmother Slivina in Sholazar Basin.

Plagued proto-dragons

Plagued blue proto-drakes (presumed), can be found in the Storm Peaks and Icecrown.

Plated proto-dragons

Created from the blue proto-drake Veranus into Razorscale, under control of the Iron army.

Violet proto-dragons

Only appears as a mount won through achievements

Known Proto-dragons

Name	Role	Type	Condition
Galakrond	Largest known dragon and the progenitor of dragonkind. Remains can be found in the Dragonblight where the Scourge is attempting to reanimate him.	Proto-Dragon	Deceased
Broodmother Slivina	Proto-dragon broodmother in Sholazar Basin. Ordered killed by Dorian Drakestalker.	Proto-Dragon	Killable
Veranus	Proto-dragon broodmother nesting near Brunnhildar Village in the Storm Peaks. Served as Thorim's mount. Transformed into Razorscale in Ulduar	Proto-Dragon	Killable
Flamebringer	Favored mount of Thane Torvald Eriksson, kept in Voldrune in the Grizzly Hills. Used against him in his demise.	Proto-Drake	Alive
Glory	Bronze proto-drake in service of the Argent Crusade.	Proto-Drake	Alive
Grauf	Blue proto-drake found in Utgarde Pinnacle serving as mount to Skadi the Ruthless.	Proto-Drake	Killable
Safirdrang	Blue proto-drake who serves as mount to Overthane Balargarde, lord of Balargarde Fortress in Icecrown.	Proto-Drake	Killable
Zeptek the Destroyer	Red proto-drake called the Destroyer. Found in Sholazar Basin serving as Warlord Tartek's mount.	Proto-Drake	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
[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.

The dragon pens in Utgarde.

Art of the dragon pens.

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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.

• 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.

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