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Quest
Return of the Ring
A World of Warcraft quest in Gnomeregan. Facts and objectives from the current retail game data.
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If you completed Grime-Encrusted Ring, but lost the [item=9362] without completing this one, you can abandon the quest (if it is still in your log book) and pick up the quest and ring again from the same [object=142487] as used the first time. Because you already completed the grime-encrusted ring quest, you don't need to loot another [item=9326] (you can't pick up the quest from it if you do). The problem is that there will be no visual cue for which one of the three sparklematics to use anymore. All three of them will show the blue question mark for the repeatable More Sparklematic Action instead of a yellow exclamation point. Look on the map above to see the location of the one that will offer the quest. (It will be on your right if you enter from the dormitory, or at the far end on your left if you enter from the stairs). Right-click on it and it will offer this quest (in addition to the repeatable turn-in) and give you the ring when you accept it.
the ring you get from here
Quest facts
Quest ID2949
The client quest POI data records no map location for this quest, so no map is shown.
Check whether you have already completed this quest
in-game: /run print(C_QuestLog.IsQuestFlaggedCompleted(2949))
WoW Forever: what our data shows
Sighted in the WoW Forever beta clientBuild 1.60.1.70205, read from the beta game data we hold
Also in the Classic Era clientYes - this quest is in the Classic Era client's data too
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
Requirements
FactionHorde only
Read from the Blizzard quest API.
Description
Opening the box produced by the Sparklematic 5200 reveals a shiny ring! Donning the ring, you feel magic power surge through your body. Inside the band is a small but nonetheless discernable imprint of the seal of Orgrimmar. Engraved letters are next to it, but only the first three stand out even after cleaning: "NOG..." This may signify either the initials of the previous owner, or perhaps the initials of the ring's crafter. Keep the ring... or find "NOG" - decisions, decisions...
Getting there
Inside the dungeon: Gnomeregan
Built deep within the mountains of Dun Morogh, the wondrous city of Gnomeregan was a testament to the gnomes' intelligence and industry. But when the capital was invaded by troggs, the gnomish high tinker was betrayed by his advisor Sicco Thermaplugg.
Bosses in the Adventure Guide, in order: Grubbis, Viscous Fallout, Electrocutioner 6000, Crowd Pummeler 9-60, Mekgineer Thermaplugg.
Entrance: Dun Morogh at 24.9, 37.2.
Instance text, bosses and entrances are the client’s Adventure Guide data.
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Experience4,100 XP
Where this quest fits
Other quests with this name
This one: Horde only · Gnomeregan · Level 10-30 · Dungeon.
Steps, storylines and map placement from the client’s QuestLine, prerequisite and QuestPOI data; neighbouring quest text is Blizzard’s own (quest API), shortened to its opening sentences.