
Witherbark Cages Level 45 quest · The Hinterlands
- Level
- 45
- Zone
- The Hinterlands
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Witherbark Cages is picked up from Gryphon Master Talonaxe in The Hinterlands at 9.8, 44.5. To complete it: Check Second Cage, Check First Cage, and Check Third Cage. Return to Gryphon Master Talonaxe to turn it in.
- Quest level
- 45from level 40
- Faction
- Alliance
- Experience
- 3,900
- Reputation
- +100 Wildhammer Clan
- Zone
- The Hinterlands
In-game objectiveCheck the cages at the two Witherbark villages, then return to Gryphon Master Talonaxe.
Witherbark Cages walkthrough
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Quest chain
Classic dataWitherbark Cages is step 1 of 7 in a chain of 7 quests. Quests on the same step are alternatives or run side by side.
0 of 7 complete
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Rewards
Classic dataIt pays 3,900 XP.
- Experience
- 3,900
- Money at max level
- 2340
- Reputation
- +100Wildhammer Clan
Requirements
Classic dataYou can pick it up from level 40. Only Alliance characters can take it.
- Required level
- 40
- Faction
- Alliance
Getting there
Game data- Alliance: the nearest flight master is Aerie Peak (11.1, 46.1).
Quest text
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Description
The son of our mightiest gryphon is gone! Swiftwing's heir, Sharpbeak, was lost while hunting with his parents a few days ago, and we believe it was the trolls who took him.
You must aid us! Search the cages in the two Witherbark troll villages to see if Sharpbeak is there.
In progress
Have you searched the cages, your name? We must find Sharpbeak!
Completion
Sharpbeak wasn't at the villages? Hm... this is grim news. That gryphon is destined to lead the next generation of gryphons. If he is lost then the strength and spirit of our fleet will suffer immensely.
Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70790. How we source this
Witherbark Cages is picked up from Gryphon Master Talonaxe in The Hinterlands at 9.8, 44.5. It is a level 45 quest. To complete it: Check Second Cage, Check First Cage, and Check Third Cage. Return to Gryphon Master Talonaxe to turn it in. You can pick it up from level 40. Only Alliance characters can take it. It pays 3,900 XP. Reputation: +100 Wildhammer Clan. It is step 1 of 7 in a chain of 7 quests. It leads on to The Altar of Zul. Quest data comes from Classic's world data; Blizzard may change details in WoW Forever.
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Witherbark Cages FAQ
Where does Witherbark Cages start?
Witherbark Cages is picked up from Gryphon Master Talonaxe in The Hinterlands at 9.8, 44.5. Waypoint: /way 9.8 44.5. (Classic data; Blizzard may change it in WoW Forever.)
Where do I turn in Witherbark Cages?
Turn it in to Gryphon Master Talonaxe in The Hinterlands at 9.8, 44.5.
Where do I find Second Witherbark Cage?
Second Witherbark Cage is in The Hinterlands at 23.1, 58.8.
What are the rewards for Witherbark Cages?
It pays 3,900 XP. Reputation: +100 Wildhammer Clan. At the level cap the experience is paid as 23s 40c instead.
What comes after Witherbark Cages?
It leads on to The Altar of Zul.
What do I need before I can start Witherbark Cages?
You can pick it up from level 40. Only Alliance characters can take it.
