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Hidden Smuggler Base
April 17, 2026 at 09:02 AM
Fix rendering bugs ([object Object] placeholders in luxury/contraband table), remove unverified Foothills biome claim on triggering smuggler camp, and remove unverified Smuggler Bounty Agent NPC (sources document only Marita, the Buyer, and the Provisioner).
The Hidden Smuggler Base is the Smugglers of Port Royal faction's main camp in Windrose. It sits inside a region called Smugglers Waters (marked by green-striped water on the world map) and is accessed via a hidden cave on a small island within that zone. It is the only location in the game where the Smuggler Buyer NPC purchases luxury and contraband items.
The Hidden Smuggler Base is not marked on the starting map and cannot be found by casual exploration. It is unlocked through the Underground Network quest chain, which begins after the player reaches Tortuga and finds a smuggler camp with a Letter to a Good Friend in one of its chests.
Smuggler Buyer (next to Marita). The only NPC who purchases luxuries and contraband. Pays in Piastres for bulk items and Guineas for the rarest relics
Smuggler Provisioner. Sells rep-gated gear including Conquistador's Armor, Pikeman's Armor, Hull Bracing variants, and Windrose Naval Tactics
Piastres-to-Guineas currency exchange. The only exchange in the game; rate strongly favors the house
Ketch refit opportunity. After clearing the cave, the player can refit a Ketch on the beach to unlock persistent fast-travel to the base
Category | Representative Items | Currency Paid |
|---|---|---|
Luxuries (250 Piastres) | Ancient Chalice, Silver Candelabra, Silver Chalice, Silver Earring, Clay Vase | Piastres |
Contraband (150 Piastres) | Piastre-tier contraband (various trade goods) | Piastres |
High-tier relics | Ancient Statue, Ancient Incense Burner, Pot with Golden Horns | Guineas |
Gold artifacts | Gold Mask of the Priest, Gold Temple Jug, Gold Vase of the Chief | 5 Guineas each |
The Smuggler base is uniquely valuable because its buyer is the only sink for contraband/luxury relics, and its Provisioner is the only source for Windrose Naval Tactics and Smithing Flux. Players who plan to naval-combat through the late game typically push Smuggler reputation to Rank 3 as a priority path.
Smugglers of Port Royal — the faction
Underground Network — unlock quest
Windrose Naval Tactics — Rank 3 reward category
Ancient Chalices — highest-value luxury item
