Windrose Underground Network Quest Walkthrough

The Underground Network quest in Windrose is one of the earliest missions you can complete, but it still requires careful navigation, combat awareness, and objective tracking. You can start it around level 3, and you don’t need advanced gear to finish it.

In this guide, you will learn exactly how to complete every objective—from finding key NPCs in Tortuga to locating Hale and taking down Marlowe’s ship. If you follow this walkthrough, you can finish the quest quickly and collect all rewards without confusion.

What Is the Underground Network Quest?

The Underground Network quest focuses on investigating attacks on smugglers and uncovering who is behind them. Your goal is simple:

Gather information in Tortuga
Track down Hale
Report back to key NPCs
Defeat Marlowe and sink his ship

Even though it’s an early quest, it introduces exploration, naval combat, and basic decision-making.

All Objectives in Order

To avoid confusion, follow this exact sequence:

Ask around in Tortuga about smugglers
Talk to Long Ben in the tavern
Talk to Marita at the smuggler’s base
Find Hale
Return to Marita
Talk to Long Ben again
Find and sink Marlowe’s ship

These steps form the complete quest flow

Windrose Underground Network Quest Step-by-Step Guide

Windrose Underground Network Quest Walkthrough | Image via Kraken Express

1. Ask Around in Tortuga

Start by sailing to Tortuga and following the quest marker. Enter the tavern and look for NPCs.

You don’t need to talk to everyone—just head straight to Long Ben.

2. Talk to Long Ben

Long Ben stands behind the bar inside the tavern.

Choose dialogue that mentions smuggler attacks
He will explain the situation
He will direct you to Marita

This step unlocks the next objective.

3. Talk to Marita at Smuggler’s Base

Sail to the marked location called Smugglers Waters.

Enter the cave base
Find Marita inside
Speak with her to continue

She manages smuggler operations and gives you the next task.

4. Find Hale (Hidden Cave Location)

This is the only slightly tricky part.

Sail toward the mission marker
Look for a hidden underground entrance covered by leaves
Break it open using your weapon
Enter the cave

Inside:

Defeat the enemy guarding the area
Interact with Hale (you’ll discover what happened)
Loot the chest before leaving

5. Return to Marita

Go back to the smuggler base and report your findings.

Choose the main quest dialogue
She will send you back to Long Ben

6. Talk to Long Ben Again

Return to the tavern in Tortuga.

Inform him about Hale
He will reveal more about Marlowe
You will receive your final mission

Now the quest shifts to naval combat.

7. Find and Sink Marlowe’s Ship

This is the final step.

Follow the map marker to locate Marlowe
His ship is called Bony Sue
It is a level 3 ship

Tips for this fight:

Avoid unnecessary fights with Blackbeard ships nearby
Focus on Marlowe’s ship directly
Use ranged attacks before closing in
Finish quickly—his ship has high HP but low threat

Once destroyed, return to Long Ben to complete the quest.

Rewards for Completing the Quest

After finishing the Underground Network quest, you will receive:

50 Piastre
5 Letter of Favor
2 Brandy
2 Madeira
2 Whiskey

These rewards help you progress faster in early game trading and upgrades.

How Underground Network Quest Helps Your Progress

This quest is more than just early-game content. It teaches you how to read the map and navigate efficiently, which becomes essential for later missions. You also get hands-on experience with cave exploration, including finding hidden entrances and handling close combat inside tight spaces.

At the same time, the quest introduces you to NPC interactions and how quest chains progress, helping you understand how different characters connect to the story. Naval combat also plays a key role, giving you early practice in ship battles before tougher encounters appear.