Stabya's Comments

"I was exploring the Thunder Island and ended up in a mine on the NW of the island on the back side. I walked through the mine, found a secondary exit, and found myself in the area just outside the Thunder Forge."

I did the same thing, except I didnt go into the mine(cave)  I just started jumping on rocks and got lucky and was able to get into the unlocked Thunderforge area. where there are several spawns

Seems like a great pet to combat a Dragon in PVP. Anyone have testimonials to that?

Extremely Versatile and Valuable. Not only does he have a great elemental attack as his third ability (As mentioned previously vs Pandaren Earth Spirit), but you could swap that ability for Headbutt and toy with Critters with a swarm attacks.  He makes a Mockery of Aki the Chosen's cricket with his Absorb, Shell shield, and Headbutt.