How to grind Spice trading skill

Arr, so ye wish to master the Spice trade, do ye? A fine ambition for any captain with a nose for profit and a hold to fill! Mark this well: in these waters, yer skill grows not from selling, but from buying the goods. Every sack of pepper and cinnamon ye purchase for yer ship is a step closer to legend.

The Lay of the Land

If ye seek the richest markets to fill yer coffers and yer logbook, set a course for these ports. The numbers tell of the variety they offer, and a bit of investment can make 'em even sweeter.

• Palma (4+1)
• Hormuz (3)
• Calicut (2+1)
• Alexandria (2+1)
• Ceuta (1+2)

Two Paths to Glory

A savvy captain has choices. Ye can wear out yer boots port hopping on a short run, like Palma to Valencia. Or, if ye've a heavy purse, use Purchase Orders (POs) in the great trading cities to buy in bulk without ever leaving the tavern! The likes of Calicut and Hormuz will see yer skill soar.

Fair Winds at Yer Back

To truly dominate the trade, seek out gear that boosts yer hand. A fine +2 Spice trading accessory from Sao Tome can make all the difference, letting ye buy more and learn faster with every transaction.

Think on it, matey. The scent of fortune is on the breeze. If ye hunger for the full chart—every port, every secret, and the power to buy mountains of spice—then make way to the complete log.

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