
Return to the Hinterlands Level 47 quest · The Hinterlands · Group
- Level
- 47
- Zone
- The Hinterlands
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Return to the Hinterlands is picked up from Thadius Grimshade in Blasted Lands at 66.9, 19.5. There is nothing to kill or collect: pick it up and hand it in. Turn it in to Gryphon Master Talonaxe in The Hinterlands at 9.8, 44.5.
- Quest level
- 47from level 40
- Faction
- Alliance
- Type
- Group
- Experience
- 2,100
- Reputation
- +50 Wildhammer Clan
- Zone
- The Hinterlands
In-game objectiveSpeak with Gryphon Master Talonaxe.
Return to the Hinterlands walkthrough
Classic dataNothing to kill or collect: pick the quest up and hand it in.


Quest chain
Classic dataReturn to the Hinterlands is step 6 of 7 in a chain of 7 quests. Quests on the same step are alternatives or run side by side.
0 of 7 complete
- Return to the Hinterlands
Know what to do next at every level
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- Abilities to train at your level
- Zones and dungeons in range
- Profession leveling with a shopping list

Rewards
Classic dataIt pays 2,100 XP.
- Experience
- 2,100
- Money at max level
- 1260
- Reputation
- +50Wildhammer Clan
Requirements
Classic dataYou can pick it up from level 40. The Divination has to be completed first.
- Required level
- 40
- Faction
- Alliance
- Previous quest
- The Divination
Getting there
Game data- Alliance: the nearest flight master is Nethergarde Keep (65.5, 24.4).
Quest text
What the quest giver says in the game, word for word.
SpoilerRead the quest text
Description
Sharpbeak is held in a cage, high on a cliff at the top of Jintha'Alor in the Hinterlands. The key to this cage is possessed by the high priestess of the Vilebranch trolls, Vile Priestess Hexx.
There. I have done my part. I bid you fortune on your quest, your name.
Completion
You've spoken with Grimshade? What did he say?
...What? The Vilebranch trolls have Sharpbeak? That's unbearable! We must organize a force to get him back!
Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70790. How we source this
Return to the Hinterlands is picked up from Thadius Grimshade in Blasted Lands at 66.9, 19.5. It is a level 47 quest. There is nothing to kill or collect: pick it up and hand it in. Turn it in to Gryphon Master Talonaxe in The Hinterlands at 9.8, 44.5. You can pick it up from level 40. The Divination has to be completed first. Only Alliance characters can take it. It pays 2,100 XP. Reputation: +50 Wildhammer Clan. It is step 6 of 7 in a chain of 7 quests. It leads on to Saving Sharpbeak. Quest data comes from Classic's world data; Blizzard may change details in WoW Forever.
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Return to the Hinterlands FAQ
Where does Return to the Hinterlands start?
Return to the Hinterlands is picked up from Thadius Grimshade in Blasted Lands at 66.9, 19.5. Waypoint: /way 66.9 19.5. (Classic data; Blizzard may change it in WoW Forever.)
Where do I turn in Return to the Hinterlands?
Turn it in to Gryphon Master Talonaxe in The Hinterlands at 9.8, 44.5. Waypoint: /way 9.8 44.5.
What are the rewards for Return to the Hinterlands?
It pays 2,100 XP. Reputation: +50 Wildhammer Clan. At the level cap the experience is paid as 12s 60c instead.
What comes after Return to the Hinterlands?
It leads on to Saving Sharpbeak.
What do I need before I can start Return to the Hinterlands?
You can pick it up from level 40. The Divination has to be completed first. Only Alliance characters can take it.
Can I do Return to the Hinterlands solo?
Return to the Hinterlands is a group quest: its targets are elite, so bring other players unless you far outlevel it.
