Re:Yes and no. Mostly no (Score 1)

"Straightforward, to the point, a little challenging, and no farming involved. And frankly, not only it's something "earned" to be proud of, but also adds a certain flavour: it gives you a quest to do and some insight in what your class is about, instead of just a new icon sprouting on your toolbar after grinding enough boars."

Quoted for truth. I had more fun doing the warlock epic mount quest than nearly any other quest in the game precisely because it was so very warlocky. Gather a group together, clear out the guardians of a giant power node, enact a ritual while overcoming a demonic onslaught, and finally beat your mount into submission. Awesome!