- For Howling Fjord and Ember Clutch mobs, see Proto-Drake.
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| Faction/Affiliation | Neutral, Vrykul |
| 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 are the ancient, semi-sapient progenitors of the dragons seen today. From them, the Titans created the Aspects.[1][2]
Galakrond, a massive proto-dragon,[3] is referred to as the "Father of Dragons," but as Alexstrasza informs Kalecgos, that idea is just a myth that the five Dragon Aspects have allowed to permeate through history. In reality, after conquering Galakrond as proto-dragons, a group of Keepers turn Malygos, Alexstrasza, Nozdormu, Ysera, and Neltharion from proto-dragons into the five Dragon Aspects in order to protect Azeroth from any future threats as they did with Galakrond's cannibalistic madness.[4]
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 (presumed), 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 |
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 Galakrond
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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
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Proto-dragon broodmother in Sholazar Basin. Ordered killed by Dorian Drakestalker. | Proto-Dragon | Killable |
 Veranus
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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
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Favored mount of Thane Torvald Eriksson, kept in Voldrune in the Grizzly Hills. Used against him in his demise. | Proto-Drake | Alive |
 Glory
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Bronze proto-drake in service of the Argent Crusade. | Proto-Drake | Alive |
 Grauf
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Blue proto-drake found in Utgarde Pinnacle serving as mount to Skadi the Ruthless. | Proto-Drake | Killable |
| Safirdrang
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Blue proto-drake who serves as mount to Overthane Balargarde, lord of Balargarde Fortress in Icecrown. | Proto-Drake | Killable |
| Zeptek the Destroyer
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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 |
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 [Time-Lost Proto-Drake]
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100% on land, 280% in air | Drops from the rare mob  Time-Lost Proto Drake.
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| [Blue Proto-Drake]
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100% on land, 280% in air | Rare drop from Skadi the Ruthless.
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| [Green Proto-Drake]
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100% on land, 280% in air | Low chance to hatch from  [Mysterious Egg], purchasable at Revered reputation from The Oracles once every three days.
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| [Red Proto-Drake]
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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]
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100% on land, 310% in air | Reward for completing Glory of the Ulduar Raider (25 player).
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| [Rusted Proto-Drake]
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100% on land, 310% in air | Reward for completing Glory of the Ulduar Raider (10 player).
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| [Black Proto-Drake]
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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]
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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
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.
- A Proto-Drake would take decades to mature. Most humanoid creatures in Azeroth would never live to see a Proto-Drake go from hatchling to fully mature Drake.
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 pterrordax that inhabit Un'goro Crater, meaning that the dragons themselves could have evolved from the dinosaurs.
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