Hawkstrider

Hawkstrider
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A few hawkstriders available from the mount vendor Blood elf on a hawkstriderThe hawkstrider is the blood elves' racial mount. It was formerly called a cockatrice but was later changed, though that mythical beast remains the inspiration for the hawkstrider. As their name implies, hawkstriders resemble other members of the tallstrider family, though their plumage is both larger and more vibrant. They come in a variety of bright colors and have a thin, curved beak and burning orange eyes. Epic versions include decorative armor on the chest and head.

The hawkstrider's movements exhibit the same rhythmic, back-and-forth motion which characterizes the other two-legged mounts. They appear to be a heavily modified tallstrider model, but they possess a wildly different looking exterior and a unique standing-jump and running animation.

A dragonhawk has both avian and reptilian features, as does the typical rendition of a cockatrice, hinting at a relation between the two. Still, there is little resemblance between the two in-game.

Hawkstriders can be purchased at Thuron's Livery, just outside Silvermoon City.

A screenshot of a white Swift War Hawkstrider exists within the official site. The mount itself has yet to be confirmed by Blizzard, however, it is speculated to be the PvP version of the Hawkstrider mount.