
The Royal Rescue Level 59 quest · Blackrock Depths · Dungeon
- Level
- 59
- Instance
- Blackrock Depths
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
The Royal Rescue is picked up from Thrall in Orgrimmar at 31.7, 37.8. To complete it: kill Emperor Dagran Thaurissan. Turn it in to Princess Moira Bronzebeard inside Blackrock Depths.
- Quest level
- 59from level 48
- Faction
- Horde
- Type
- Dungeon
- Experience
- 8,050
- Instance
- Blackrock Depths
In-game objectiveSlay Emperor Dagran Thaurissan and free Princess Moira Bronzebeard from his evil spell.
The Royal Rescue walkthrough
Classic data3 steps in order, numbered on the map. Select a step to find it, and tick it off when it is done.
- 2
- 3

Quest chain
Classic dataThe Royal Rescue is step 6 of 7 in a chain of 9 quests. Quests on the same step are alternatives or run side by side.
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Requirements
Classic dataYou can pick it up from level 48. The Eastern Kingdoms has to be completed first.
- Required level
- 48
- Faction
- Horde
- Previous quest
- The Eastern Kingdoms
Getting there
Game data- Horde: the nearest flight master is Orgrimmar (45.3, 63.7).
Quest text
What the quest giver says in the game, word for word.
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Description
This strike against the Dark Iron dwarves, if successful, will send a shockwave throughout their entire kingdom.
Princess Bronzebeard is under the control of Emperor Thaurissan. To free her, you must kill the Emperor. Be warned, your task is doubly dangerous, as Bronzebeard will attack you without question while under the control of the Emperor.
DO NOT HARM HER!
In progress
<Princess Moira cowers in fear.>
Completion
What have you done!
Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70790. How we source this
The Royal Rescue is picked up from Thrall in Orgrimmar at 31.7, 37.8. It is a level 59 quest. To complete it: kill Emperor Dagran Thaurissan. Turn it in to Princess Moira Bronzebeard inside Blackrock Depths. You can pick it up from level 48. The Eastern Kingdoms has to be completed first. Only Horde characters can take it. It pays 8,050 XP. It is step 6 of 7 in a chain of 9 quests. It leads on to The Princess Saved?. Quest data comes from Classic's world data; Blizzard may change details in WoW Forever.
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The Royal Rescue FAQ
Where does The Royal Rescue start?
The Royal Rescue is picked up from Thrall in Orgrimmar at 31.7, 37.8. Waypoint: /way 31.7 37.8. (Classic data; Blizzard may change it in WoW Forever.)
Where do I turn in The Royal Rescue?
Turn it in to Princess Moira Bronzebeard inside Blackrock Depths.
Where do I find Emperor Dagran Thaurissan?
Emperor Dagran Thaurissan is inside Blackrock Depths.
What are the rewards for The Royal Rescue?
It pays 8,050 XP. At the level cap the experience is paid as 4g 83s instead.
What comes after The Royal Rescue?
It leads on to The Princess Saved?.
What do I need before I can start The Royal Rescue?
You can pick it up from level 48. The Eastern Kingdoms has to be completed first. Only Horde characters can take it.
