The Underground Network is a relatively easy quest you can unlock pretty early in Windrose. You’ll need to be at recommended player level three, and it can be cleared with your starter loadout. However, the quest has several tasks to complete, and let’s look at what needs to be done.
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Windrose Underground Network quest walkthrough
The Underground Network quest can be broken down into the following parts.
- Ask around on Tortuga about the Smugglers
- Talk to Long Ben in the tavern
- Talk to Marita at the smuggler’s base (Smugglers Waters)
- Find Hale (Sail to location)
- Return to Marita
- Talk to Long Long Ben in the tavern
- Find and sink Marlowe’s ship
Ask around on Tortuga about the Smugglers
The first task is to sail to Tortuga and follow the quest marker. You’ll eventually reach a tavern that has several NPCs inside.
Talk to Long Ben in the tavern
First, speak with Long Ben. He will describe the recent events and brief you about the ongoing attacks. He will then instruct you to speak with one of the smugglers, since they have the responsibility of maintaining the stocks.
Talk to Marita at the smuggler’s base
Next, take your ship and reach the objective marker. You’ll speak with Marita at the smuggler’s base.
Find Hale
Your next task is to look for Hale, whose location is near the smuggler’s base. Here, you’ll encounter Blackbeard’s forces, and they will attack you if you get spotted. You have to look for an underground entrance hidden under leaves. Head down to the passage and defeat the beast guarding the room.
You’ll find out more about Hale (no spoilers) and what has happened with him. Loot the chest in the room, and return to your ship.
Return to Marita and talk to Long Ben
Marita will ask you to speak with Long Ben since he knew Hale, and there’s apparently a debt to be paid. When you tell Ben about what has happened with Hale, he will ask you to do justice with Marlowe, who has broken the code and sided with the authorities.
Find and sink Marlowe’s ship
Your next task is to intercept Marlowe’s ship (location will be marked on the map). Try to avoid engaging with Blackbeard’s ships that might be around the region. Look out for a ship named Bony Sue. It’s a level three vessel, and won’t take long to be taken down. It has a lot of HP but not much else. Once you take the ship down, speak with Long Ben. Inform him that you have taken care of Marlowe, and you’ll get the following rewards for your efforts.
- 50 Piastre
- Five Letter of Favor
- Two Brandy
- Two Madeira
- Two Whiskey
