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The Glowing Shard Quest: Turn In at Falla Sagewind
The Glowing Shard is a level 26 quest for both factions in World of Warcraft: Forever (WoW Forever): Mutanus the Devourer in Wailing Caverns drops the Glowing Shard that starts it, a goblin named Sputtervalve in Ratchet points you onward, and you hand it in to Falla Sagewind in the Barrens. Wowhead, Warcraft Wiki and ForeverChanges all give level 26, requiring level 15, as of November 10, 2026.
Quick answer: Take the Glowing Shard to Sputtervalve in Ratchet (Warcraft Wiki: 62.98, 37.22). Pick the conversation topic about the shard, then climb to Falla Sagewind on the mountain above Wailing Caverns (ForeverChanges: 48.2, 32.8) to turn it in. Wowhead and ForeverChanges list 5,150 XP.
Key facts
- Quest: Level 26, requires level 15, both factions, Dungeon type, not sharable (Wowhead)
- Start: the item Glowing Shard, dropped by Mutanus the Devourer (Wowhead item page)
- Objective: travel to Ratchet and find someone who can tell you more, then deliver the shard as directed
- End: Falla Sagewind, the Barrens (ForeverChanges: 48.2, 32.8)
- Reward: 5,150 XP on Wowhead and ForeverChanges; Warcraft Wiki's Classic figure is 2,650 or 3,150
- Next: In Nightmares, level 25
Where do you turn in The Glowing Shard?
The end NPC is not in Ratchet. Warcraft Wiki's notes say to talk to Sputtervalve in Ratchet at 62.98, 37.22, the goblin next to the flight master. He has no question mark over his head, but a conversation topic about the glowing shard sends you back to Falla Sagewind, camped on the mountain above the Wailing Caverns. Falla is the quest's end NPC on Wowhead and Warcraft Wiki. ForeverChanges lists her at 48.2, 32.8 in the Barrens. Wowhead lists Sputtervalve as a level 15 goblin of the Tinkers' Union in the Barrens. If you ask Willo out loud which NPC takes the shard, she can point you to this chain, though she can be wrong. The Barrens guide has the zone map notes.
Where do you get the Glowing Shard?
Wowhead's item page says the shard is dropped by Mutanus the Devourer, a level 22 Elite in Wailing Caverns, with a drop chance of about 65 percent (8,295 of 12,746 in Wowhead's data). It binds when picked up, is Unique and begins the quest at level 15. At that rate you may need more than one kill. For the story of the caverns and Mutanus, see the Wailing Caverns story.
How much XP does The Glowing Shard give in WoW Forever?
Wowhead's Forever page and ForeverChanges both list 5,150 XP. Warcraft Wiki shows 2,650 or 3,150 XP, which is its Classic figure. Wowhead's own comparison row lists a level 25 version at 2,550 XP, so the number has moved between versions. Two Forever-aware sources agree on 5,150, but check your quest dialog. See dungeon quests for XP.
What comes after The Glowing Shard?
Wowhead lists two In Nightmares quests at level 25, each worth 2,000 XP, with a pick-one reward. Warcraft Wiki's progression also lists two In Nightmares quests after the shard. I could not confirm on a page I opened who gives or takes them in Forever, so read the quest text.
What is not confirmed yet
- Final XP in your client: Wowhead and ForeverChanges say 5,150, Warcraft Wiki says Classic figures
- In Nightmares NPCs: not confirmed in what I opened
- Falla's coordinates: ForeverChanges only, not re-checked on a second page
- How the shard is shared in a group: not stated; Wowhead marks the quest not sharable
Related guides: Wailing Caverns, dungeon groups, quests and the quest log, Willo how-to. Willo is free to start with 50 answers a day and is a separate companion app for Windows 10 or 11 and Apple Silicon Macs (macOS 12 or later), per her page.
Frequently asked questions
Who do you give the Glowing Shard to?
Falla Sagewind in the Barrens, after Sputtervalve in Ratchet points you to her.
Where is Sputtervalve?
In Ratchet at 62.98, 37.22 per Warcraft Wiki, next to the flight master.
What level is The Glowing Shard?
Level 26, requiring level 15, for both factions.
What quest follows The Glowing Shard?
In Nightmares, a level 25 quest, 2,000 XP per Wowhead.
Is The Glowing Shard a dungeon quest?
Wowhead types it Dungeon, and the shard drops from Mutanus in Wailing Caverns.
Sources
Reviewed November 10, 2026. Willo is fan-made and is not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment.