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Violet Proto-Drake
I cannot help but wonder if things would have turned out different if the titans had elevated even one more dragonflight. -Alexstrasza
Acquisition Guide
The Violet Proto-Drake is a 310% speed flying mount awarded by completing the meta-achievement 'What A Long, Strange Trip It's Been', which requires finishing a series of seasonal holiday achievements across one full calendar year.
Complete January Holiday Event
Complete the 'To Honor Ones Elders' achievement during the Lunar Festival in January.
Complete February Holiday Event
Complete the 'Fool For Love' achievement during the Love is in the Air event in February.
Complete April Holiday Event
Complete the 'Noble Gardener' achievement during Noblegarden in April.
Complete May Holiday Event
Complete the 'For The Children' achievement during Children's Week in May.
Complete June/July Holiday Event
Complete either 'The Flame Keeper' or 'The Flame Warden' achievement during the Midsummer Fire Festival in June and July.
Complete September/October Brewery Event
Complete the 'Brewmaster' achievement during Brewfest in September and October.
Complete October Holiday Event
Complete the 'Hallowed Be Thy Name' achievement during Hallow's End in October, which includes defeating the Headless Horseman.
Complete December Holiday Event
Complete the 'Merrymaker' achievement during the Winter Veil event in December.
Collect Mount From Mailbox
Once all seasonal achievements are completed and the meta-achievement 'What A Long, Strange Trip It's Been' is awarded, check your in-game mailbox for a letter from Alexstrasza the Life-Binder containing the Violet Proto-Drake.
Tips
Blizzard has relaxed some of the meta-achievement requirements over time, including changes to sub-achievements like Brew of the Year, Be Mine, Perma-Peddle, and Veteran Nanny, making the overall meta more accessible than it was originally.