Could also do a mount that is a disk with ocean waves in it and a shark fin sticking out of it, circling the rider.
Tinkered Cyborg Dragon Mount! With flames coming out of the joints. With a creaking sound as it flies.
There was a guy who went aloft in a lawn chair with some balloons attached and filled with helium. MythBusters not only tested it, they found the guy who did it originally.
They are cousins not the same thing at all! Black Panther's are much prettier than lions. Come on I know you want to make one
This thread might be where my post belongs instead, but please take a look: Halloween Request! Most of all I'm hoping for a NotD Illusion that looks like the Luclin shadow buff. Because it is incredible. Also there's an idea for summoning-circle tiles, house items. Aahhh how cool these would be to decorate with.
Anything look and feel related is fine. But note that the main dev who responds has lots of mount animation under his belt. And yes I took a look at your posts and they are quite convincing. I especially like the summoning circles.