Travel in Norrath

               ====Four Mount Categories====
While the look of mounts varies, there are four categories that serve different purposes. This is due in part to the way zones have been designed over the years; some have greater height (like a ceiling in a real house) than others. For example, [[The City of Freeport]] and [[Qeynos]] still have a low height limit, even after major updates to them. All mount types will function like ground mounts in areas where their use is limited by zone "ceilings". All mounts have a level requirement for use.  
*'''Ground''' mounts are any mount that never leaves the ground level when you travel over the terrain. The are some situations in which you can not use them; generally this applies to areas like dungeons and you will automatically dismount on entry, but for the most part, ground mounts can be used in any larger zone within the game. You can use a ground mount beginning at level 1. 
*'''Leapers''' (or leaping mounts) are any type that allows you to jump extremely high in the air to cross great distances and are often used to get past chasms or leap up the ridges of mountains. You can use a leaper mount beginning at level 30.
*'''Gliders''' operate in a manner not unlike a hang glider in the real world. When you go off the edge of a cliff or ledge of any kind, they glide through the air and require special attention to steering in order to use them effectively. You can use a glider mount beginning at level 60. 
*'''Flying''' mounts do exactly what the name implies. They allow you to fly through zones which are designed for flight. While they can be used in some of the zones that were added with early game expansions, their use is typically used in newer zones. You can use a flying mount beginning at level 85.<br>
[[File:Nightmare_Flight_Wings_(Equipped).png|thumb|152px|An example of a Station Cash flight "mount" in the form of wings.  ]]
There are many ways to get mounts in EQ2. 
*You can buy many from a [[Horse Merchant]] (with normal plat, gold and silver) in most zones with player [[Housing|housing]]
*By completing various quests (listed in a section below)
*From numerous faction merchants (like [[Koros Splinterlimb]])
*By using the /claim command in-game to get [[Veteran's Rewards]] or from buying certain game expansions
*With special currencies like [[Loyalty Point Token]]s and during many seasonal events like [[Frostfell]]. 
*In some dungeons and raid zones.
*Or you can buy mounts from the [[Marketplace]] with Station Cash (real-world money).