Elemental dragon
- For the storm dragons of the Broken Isles, see storm dragon.
| Elemental dragons | |
|---|---|
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| Domain | Storm, Earth |
| Breath | Lightning, Fire, Sand |
| Major leader(s) |
 Thunderaan (Storm drakes) Aeosera (Stone drakes) |
| Formerly |
 Al'Akir † (Storm drakes) |
| Racial capital |
Throne of the Four Winds Pale Roost |
| Area(s) | Uldum, Deepholm, Skywall |
| Homeworld | Elemental Plane |
| Affiliation | Independent, Skywall |
| Formerly | Old Gods' forces |
| Status | Active |
“In Deathwing's mad quest to forge new dragons, he ignored amazing breeds never before seen on Azeroth.”
Elemental dragons[2] are, as the name implies, dragonkin that are made from the various elemental planes. Of these creatures, two types have been witnessed, being that of air and earth, with the former native to Skywall while the latter is native to Deepholm.
Background
The origins of the elemental dragons are largely shrouded in mystery. though Brann Bronzebeard uncovered evidence, corroborated by reports from adventurers in Deepholm, that proto-dragons and dragons may have origins in these — and other — elemental drakes. The inhabitants of Deepholm, the Skywall, the Firelands, and the Abyssal Maw are less than talkative on these matters, however, and most of them were not around when the elemental prisons were created.[2]
Those known as Storm dragons inhabit Skywall, the portion of the Elemental Plane that serves as the domain of air elementals. It appears they are quite tightly connected to the element of air, and serve Al'Akir, mostly found in Vortex Pinnacle. The storm wyrm, Altairus, defends the Vortex Pinnacle alongside several others of his kind.[4] Harnessing the elemental powers of the storm, these majestic beasts crackle like lightning and roar like thunder.[5]
The mighty stone dragons are mysterious creatures that inhabit Deepholm, the elemental plane of earth. Their origin is unknown, as before the Shattering no one had seen them (or lived long enough to tell the story). Their draconic appearance, however, may not indicate their true nature. It appears they are quite tightly connected to the element of earth, although they are not aligned with Therazane. As stated by the Kor the Immovable, the stone dragons are fickle, and bend only to strength and the strongest of them is Aeosera, their broodmother.
Both the stone and storm dragons seem to be sapient beings, albeit most of them are not very talkative or friendly. The only instance of them speaking are that of the Slate Dragon and Storm Rider from the Halfus Wyrmbreaker encounter, who both commend the adventurers on their bravery, offering to lend their aid in exchange for being freed.[6]
When Deathwing arrived into Deepholm after suffering his defeat many years before the Shattering, he quickly gained control over the stone dragons.[7] The Stonemother has shown little concern for the rebellious Aeonaxx, even allowing his spawn to be taken from her realm.[8]
Legion
After Deathwing's destruction, Aeosera was put firmly back in her place, under Therazane's protection.[9] When the Burning Legion's invasion sent fel fire into the Needlerock Chasm,[10] it drove the stone troggs to attack the stone drakes at the Pale Roost. As Aeosera refused to abandon her eggs, Therazane sent the new Farseer of the Earthen Ring to come to her aid and elementals to carry her eggs to safety.[9] Once her clutch was safe, she and her brood took revenge on the troggs.[11]
Notable
Altairus
Ishak of the Four Winds
Zaurac- Aeosera <Stone Dragon Broodmother>
- Aeonaxx <Mate of Aeosera>
- Slabhide
Types
- Storm Riders
- Young Storm Dragons
- Crystalspire Stone Drake
- Crystalwing Stone Drake
- Slate Dragon
- Stone Drakes
- Stonescale Drakes
- Stonescale Matriarch
As a mount
- Main article: Elemental drake mounts
- Storm dragons
[Drake of the North Wind] drops from Altairus in the Vortex Pinnacle on both Normal and Heroic difficulty.
[Drake of the West Wind] can be purchased from 
Quartermaster Brazie / 
Pogg at a cost of 200 
upon reaching exalted with Baradin's Wardens / Hellscream's Reach.
[Drake of the East Wind] is a reward for completing 
[Glory of the Cataclysm Raider].
[Drake of the South Wind] drops from Al'Akir in the Throne of the Four Winds on both Normal and Heroic difficulty.
[Drake of the Four Winds] drops from Ishak of the Four Winds in Uldum.
- Stone dragons
[Phosphorescent Stone Drake] drops from the rare spawn Aeonaxx in Deepholm.
[Vial of the Sands] (Sandstone Drake) can be created by Alchemists using a recipe found very rarely through Archaeology.
[Vitreous Stone Drake] drops from Slabhide in the Stonecore on both Normal and Heroic modes.
[Volcanic Stone Drake] is a reward for completing the Dungeons & Raids meta-achievement 
[Glory of the Cataclysm Hero].
Notes
- Fire hawks, while not listed as dragonkin themselves, share similarities to the elemental dragons. Unlike those of Deepholm and Skywall, the fire hawks look more akin to proto-dragons, sharing the same framework for their animations. Their clutches also are laid in rookery-like areas, akin to dragons. The dragon Alysra was transformed into a fire hawk upon betraying her flight to the Firelands, becoming Alysrazor; thus furthering the link.
- Odyn's storm dragons are extremely similar to the storm dragons of Skywall, but were made from his empowerment of normal dragonkin. Any relation between the two is unknown.
- Hearthstone blurs the lines further by making cards such as the Squallhunter and Storm Dragon part of the Brood of Nithogg, despite using the appearance of the elementals.
Speculation
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While not elemental dragons themselves, the Primal Incarnates effectively emulated the concept of these dragons by infusing themselves with the Elemental Plane. It is possible that, due to their opposition to the forces of the titans, some of the inspiration behind their infusions was to return to their original states.
Gallery
Stone Drake in Hearthstone.
References
- ^ Mount Journal entry for [Reins of the Drake of the East Wind]
- ^ a b Ask CDev
- ^ Mount Journal entry for [Reins of the Drake of the South Wind]
- ^ Altairus dungeon journal
- ^ Mount Journal entry for [Reins of the Drake of the West Wind]
- ^ Halfus Wyrmbreaker encounter, both will give you examples of how they can help.
- ^ [30-35] Don't. Stop. Moving.
- ^ Mount Journal entry for [Reins of the Phosphorescent Stone Drake]
- ^ a b
[10-45] Clutch Play
- ^ [10-45] The Troggs that Fel to Earth
- ^ [10-45] Needlerock Beatdown
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