Quest Overview
The "Intercept the Privateer Fleet" is a time-sensitive maritime quest requiring you to locate and defeat a fleet of privateer ships within 30 in-game days. The quest can be initiated from various Maritime Guilds (e.g., London, Athens, Lisbon, Naples, etc.), and the privateer fleet's location varies depending on the originating port.
The job card gives access to these beginner jobs:
Prerequisites
Required Skills (varies by port)
- London/Amsterdam: French (Rank 1), Gunnery (Rank 1)
- Lisbon/Seville: Portuguese (Rank 1), Gunnery (Rank 1)
Starting Location
Maritime Guild in one of the listed cities (e.g., London, Athens, Lisbon, etc.).
Battle Location
Varies by port (e.g., Bay of Biscay for London/Amsterdam, near Sardinia for Naples, etc.).
Deadline
30 in-game days.
Recommended: A combat-ready ship equipped with cannons
Step-by-Step Guide
Accept the Quest at a Maritime Guild
Visit the Maritime Guildmaster in one of the following cities: London, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Seville, Marseille, Genoa, Venice, Naples, or Athens.
Ensure you meet the skill requirements for the chosen port (Gunnery and language to talk). If not, obtain these skills.
Speak to the Guildmaster to accept the quest. They will direct you to a port official (e.g., Calais for London/Amsterdam quests) for further details.
Speak to the Port Official
Travel to the designated port official to receive specific instructions about the privateer fleet’s location:
- London/Amsterdam: Visit the Calais Port Official.
- Marseille: Visit the Calvi Port Official.
- Naples: Visit the Calvi Port Official (fleet located near Sardinia).
- Venice: Fleet located between Syracuse and the island south of Sicily.
Other ports may have different locations (check quest details).
The port official will confirm the privateer fleet’s location (e.g., Bay of Biscay for London quests) and emphasize the 30-day deadline.
Prepare for Battle
Ship Selection: Choose a combat-oriented ship with strong durability and cannon capacity.
Equip your ship with cannons and ensure you have sufficient ammunition (e.g., cannonballs).
Stock up on provisions (food, water), cannonballs and repair materials (e.g., lumber, sailcloth) in case of damage during travel or combat.
Locate and Engage the Privateer Fleet
Fleet Location (varies by originating port):
- London/Amsterdam: Sail to the Bay of Biscay. The fleet is typically found:
- South of Plymouth, near the boundary between the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel (coordinates approximately 16050, 2570).
- Look for a small fleet of two ships after transitioning into the Bay of Biscay waters.
- Naples: Sail to the west coast of Sardinia, south of Sassari (not between Sardinia and Corsica).
- Venice: Sail to the area between Syracuse and the island south of Sicily.
- Other Ports: Check quest details.
Defeat the Privateer Fleet
Note: The battle should be straightforward. The fleet is relatively weak (two ships), but ensure your ship is combat-ready to avoid losses.
Report Back and Claim Your Reward
After defeating the fleet, return to the Maritime Guild where you accepted the quest (e.g., London, Athens, etc.).
Speak to the Guildmaster to report your success and complete the quest.
Rewards:
- Maritime Guild Card
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