That was kinda spoiled for me. Back .... way way back... in time there was a free temporary flying mount. that was before the leapers existed even. Edit: I have learned that Freeport cannot be considered typical However, it is the only EQ2 server I have played on. It was F2P to the point where I actually PAID SC to unlock a bag slot. Didn't get a refund, when that got rolled to the regular f2p stuff. /sad
If i remember correctly, there's a flying mount questline in Great Divide/Thurgadin; both Adventure and trade skill lines. There is a level requirement for it. (Somewhere between 80 and 90). Provides a Griffin i think.
Man! I was about to go on about how much I loved that leaping mount! That was a blast! I think I liked that better than flying. I'm going to pull him out again some time when I don't need the stats. And the part about Thurgadin is still good advice. If I were leveling up a new toon, I wouldn't skip the experience of earning that first flying mount.