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Started playing back in Pandaria, when the pandaren were still a novelty. Got stuck on Monk because it's the only class where you don't get dizzy after a dash. Tries to manage both tanking and kicking enemies in the face.
Reins of the Golden Cloud Serpent is a flying mount added in the Mists of Pandaria expansion. The Golden Cloud Serpent is one of three mounts available upon reaching Exalted with the Order of the Cloud Serpent faction. The serpent is colored a rich gold with bright orange accents and has a long, sinuous body characteristic of all the cloud serpents of Pandaria.
The item description reads: "Golden cloud serpents are a treasure that can be enjoyed by all who visit Pandaria."
There are two ways to obtain this mount.
Reins of the Golden Cloud Serpent as a rewardIf you chose a different egg color in the quest (jade or azure), the golden serpent can be purchased from San Redscale — the quartermaster of the Order of the Cloud Serpent. The vendor is located in the Arboretum, next to the flight master (coordinates 56.6 44.4).
The cost is 2,400 gold (with the Exalted discount applied). Purchasing requires Exalted reputation with the Order of the Cloud Serpent.
To obtain the mount you must reach Exalted with the Order of the Cloud Serpent faction. All reputation sources are listed below.
The initial quests on the Windward Isle grant a significant amount of reputation and introduce you to the faction's mechanics. You'll receive a cloud serpent hatchling that you'll care for as you progress. The chain begins with Elder Anli in the Arboretum.
After completing the starter chain, daily quests unlock:
Onyx Eggs are items scattered across the Windward Isle. Each egg, when turned in, grants:
With the 
Grand Commendation of the Order of the Cloud Serpent (purchased for 40 gold from the quartermaster at Revered) the reputation gained is doubled to 1,100 per egg.
The eggs spawn at fixed points on the cliffs and ledges of the Windward Isle. They are in high demand from other players, so it's best to collect them during off-peak hours or on less populated servers.
The Grand Commendation of the Order of the Cloud Serpent is an item that doubles the reputation gained with the faction. It's purchased from the quartermaster San Redscale at Revered. It applies to all characters on the account. Buy the commendation immediately upon reaching Revered — it significantly speeds up leveling.
In addition to the golden serpent, San Redscale sells two more variants at the same price and with the same requirements:
Reins of the Azure Cloud Serpent — a blue cloud serpent
Reins of the Jade Cloud Serpent — a green cloud serpentThe serpent whose color you chose in the quest The Chosen One is obtained for free through the quest. The remaining two are purchased with gold.
Buy the Grand Commendation of the Order of the Cloud Serpent at the first opportunity. As soon as your character (or any other on the account) reaches Revered, purchase the Grand Commendation of the Order of the Cloud Serpent. The doubled reputation substantially reduces leveling time
Collect Onyx Eggs on every visit. Even if the eggs are being actively farmed by other players, regularly checking the spawn points adds a noticeable amount of reputation. Pay attention to cliffs and high platforms — the eggs lie in hard-to-reach spots
Don't skip the daily quests. The combination of daily quests and Onyx Eggs lets you reach Exalted in roughly 5–7 days of active play (or 2–3 days with lucky egg farming)
Use reputation buffs. The carousel at the Darkmoon Faire grants a +10% reputation buff for 60 minutes. If the faire is active, visit it before completing your daily quests
Leveling is faster at high levels. If you're playing a level 80–90 character, the mobs on the Windward Isle pose no threat, and quests are completed in mere minutes
The mount is available account-wide. Grind reputation on whichever character is convenient — once obtained, the serpent appears in the collection of all your characters
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