The Ravenous Black Gryphon is a striking and prestigious flying mount, a symbol of mastery over the temporal anomalies of Dragonflight. This mount represents one of the expansion's more engaging long-term collection goals, tied to the recurring Time Rift world event. Unlike many rare drops, it offers a dual acquisition path: a deterministic purchase for the dedicated farmer or a thrilling chance at a direct drop for the fortunate adventurer.
What makes this mount particularly notable is its faction-specific availability. Originally obtainable only by Alliance characters, it presents a unique logistical puzzle for Horde players, adding an extra layer of strategy to its collection. This combination of event participation, currency farming, and faction consideration makes the Ravenous Black Gryphon a rewarding target for mount collectors of all allegiances.
To claim the Ravenous Black Gryphon, Alliance players have three main paths: purchase it directly from a vendor, earn it as a rare drop from the Time Rifts event's final reward, or get lucky with the event's final boss loot. The journey revolves around participating in the hourly Time Rift public event in Thaldraszus to accumulate the special currency, Paracausal Flakes.
For Horde players, the process has an extra step. Since the vendor only sells to Alliance characters, Horde mains must use a clever workaround involving account-bound crates or rely on the generosity of an Alliance friend, making strategic planning essential.
The mount can be purchased for 3000 Paracausal Flakes from Warden Krizzik. She is located in the Tyrhold Reservoir in Thaldraszus, just east of Valdrakken. She stands near Provisioner Qorra and Falara Nightsong.
Vendor Location: /way #2025 51.1 56.7 Warden Krizzik
Important: Warden Krizzik only sells the Ravenous Black Gryphon to Alliance characters.
Time Rifts are a public world event similar to the Community Feast or Siege on Dragonbane Keep. The event starts every hour on the hour and lasts approximately 15 minutes. Your goal is to work with other players to fill a communal "Temporal Essence" bar by completing various tasks.
To begin, travel to Tyrhold Reservoir when the event is active and speak with Soridormi.
Event Starter: /way #2025 51.0 57.1 Soridormi
The Time Rift Event in Progress
Soridormi's Location on the Map
Soridormi, the Questgiver
The event has two distinct phases:
Accumulating 3000 Flakes is your primary goal if relying on the vendor. Here are all sources:
The Ultimate Reward: Reaching 7500 Temporal Essence in Phase 1 awards the Box of Collapsed Reality (purple quality). This box has a chance to contain the Ravenous Black Gryphon and other Time Rift mounts.
Since Warden Krizzik only sells to Alliance, Horde players have two options:
Maximize your efficiency and chances with these strategies:
These tools and tips provide the strategic edge needed to transform a potentially lengthy hourly grind into a targeted and efficient farming operation.
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