Find All Windrose Trader Locations and Faction Shops

In Windrose, you’ll find items like Piastre and Guinea that look like currencies. You get these way before you even figure out a way to spend them, and that is by design. If you are wondering where you can use this currency and find the traders, this guide will show you all the traders and provisioners for every faction, including everything included in their shops.

Summary

Rogue Buccaneers Faction Location – Leader Henri Boucher – Buccaneers Side Quest

If you go through the easiest quest first, you most likely will encounter the Rogue Buccaneers faction first. Since worlds are procedurally-generated, every playthrough will have a different map, so showing a map of these factions’ locations is a bit pointless.

To find the Rogue Buccaneers faction, go through the Buccaneers side quest, which will lead to their “temporary island” since they were pushed away by the pirates. Follow the marker on the side quest until you land on the spot. There’s no need to bring a Fast Travel Bell, as there’s an unlockable and free fast travel campfire on this island.

Also worth noting that the faction is also found in Tortuga.

All Available Items in the Rogue Buccaneer Shop

Item: Master’s Tools – Cost: 10 Piastre
Item: Merchant Contract: Animal Products – Cost: 100 Piastre
Item: Plans: Flibustier’s Jacket – Cost: 200 Piastre
Item: Plans: Flibustier’s Pants – Cost: 200 Piastre
Item: Plans: Tracker’s Jacket – Cost: 200 Piastre
Item: Plans: Tracker’s Pants – Cost: 200 Piastre
Item: Plans: Tempered 12-Pounders – Cost: 300 Piastre
Item: Plans: Perfectly Ordered 12-Pounders – Cost: 300 Piastre
Item: Plans: Devastating 12-Pounders – Cost: 300 Piastre
Item: Plans: Tempered 24-Pounders – Cost: 400 Piastre
Item: Plans: Perfectly Ordered 24-Pounders – Cost: 400 Piastre
Item: Plans: Devastating 24-Pounders – Cost: 400 Piastre
Item: Plans: Tempered 36-Pounders – Cost: 500 Piastre
Item: Plans: Perfectly Ordered 36-Pounders – Cost: 500 Piastre
Item: Plans: Devastating 36-Pounders – Cost: 500 Piastre
Item: Plans: Clay and Logs. Base Set. – Cost: 10 Guineas
Item: Plans: Weathered Pillars and Fences – Cost: 20 Guineas
Item: Plans: Reed Roofs and Clay Walls – Cost: 20 Guineas
Item: Decor: Hunter’s Furnishings – Cost: 30 Guineas
Item: Style Book: Buccaneers Flag Designs – Cost: 10 Guineas

People of Tortuga Faction Location – How My Sea Adventure Began

The People of Tortuga faction is found in the Tortuga Market. The marker is from the last objective of the “How My Sea Adventure Began,” which is also one of the earliest main quests in the game. However, even if this quest says it is a level 1 quest, the area surrounding Tortuga is actually around level 6-10 already. You can still visit the area when underleveled as long as you avoid fighting the pirates. Get your ship repairs ready just in case.

All Available Items in the People of Tortuga Shop

Item: Sewing Tools – Cost: 10 Piastre
Item: Merchant Contract: Food – Cost: 100 Piastre
Item: Merchant Contract: Natural Resources – Cost: 100 Piastre
Item: Plans: Privateer’s Coat – Cost: 200 Piastre
Item: Plans: Privateer’s Pants – Cost: 200 Piastre
Item: Plans: Marksman’s Doublet – Cost: 200 Piastre
Item: Plans: Marksman’s Pants – Cost: 200 Piastre
Item: Plans: Marble, Plaster, and Tile. Base Set. – Cost: 10 Guineas
Item: Plans: Columns and Arches – Cost: 20 Guineas
Item: Plans: Tile Roofs Extras – Cost: 20 Guineas
Item: Plans: Elegant Stained Glass Doors and Windows – Cost: 20 Guineas
Item: Plans: Mahogany Staircases and Railings – Cost: 20 Guineas
Item: Plans: Luxurious Seating – Cost: 30 Guineas
Item: Plans: Mahogany Tables and Cabinets – Cost: 30 Guineas
Item: Plans: Elegant Cabinets – Cost: 30 Guineas
Item: Plans: Elegant Curtains and Shelves – Cost: 30 Guineas

Brethren of the Coast Faction Location – Tortuga

The Brethren of the Coast faction is also located in the Tortuga Market. In fact, all faction traders are around the center of the Tortuga Market, with the Brethren of the Coast, well… nearer to the coast.

All Available Items in the Brethren of the Coast Shop

Item: Shipwright’s Tools – Cost: 10 Piastre
Item: Steel Nails – Cost: 10 Piastre
Item: Salt – Cost: 2 Piastre
Item: Coffee Beans – Cost: 3 Piastre
Item: Whiskey – Cost: 10 Piastre
Item: Madeira – Cost: 10 Piastre
Item: Brandy – Cost: 10 Piastre
Item: Ship Design: Brig – Cost: 1000 Piastre (Requires Reputation level 2)
Item: Ship Design: Frigate – Cost: 3000 Piastre (Requires Reputation level 4)
Item: Style Book: Privateer Flag Designs – Cost: 10 Guineas
Item: Style Book: Stock Hull Colors – Cost: 30 Guineas
Item: Style Book: Stock Sails Colors – Cost: 30 Guineas
Item: Style Book: Brethren Flag Designs – Cost: 10 Guineas
Item: Style Book: Brethren Hull Colors – Cost: 30 Guineas
Item: Style Book: Sails Colors – Cost: 30 Guineas

How Currency and Reputation Work in Windrose

Understanding the dual currency system and faction reputation is essential for efficiently using these traders. Piastre and Guinea are earned through various activities like exploration, combat, and quests. Each faction also has a reputation level, which unlocks more expensive and powerful items in their shops.

Increasing Reputation with Factions

To increase your reputation with a faction, complete their specific quests, deliver requested goods via Merchant Contracts, and engage in activities that align with their goals. Higher reputation levels not only unlock more items but can also provide discounts and special dialogue options.

Strategies for Acquiring Items Efficiently

Given the wide range of items and their costs, planning your purchases is key. Here are some practical tips for maximizing your use of faction traders.

Prioritize Essential Tools and Contracts

Items like Master’s Tools, Sewing Tools, and Shipwright’s Tools are foundational for crafting and should be purchased early. Merchant Contracts provide a steady income of resources or currency and are excellent investments.

Focus on Progression-Based Plans

Ship designs like the Brig and Frigate require significant Piastre and reputation investment. Plan your reputation-building activities around the faction selling your desired ship. Similarly, cannon plans (12-Pounders, 24-Pounders, 36-Pounders) are crucial for upgrading your naval combat capabilities and should be prioritized based on your current ship and combat needs.

Building and Decoration Acquisition

The building and decoration plans, which require Guineas, are typically for base and homestead customization. Since Guineas are often acquired later in gameplay, focus on accumulating them through high-value quests and treasure hunts before targeting these cosmetic and functional upgrades.

Navigating Tortuga’s Market Hub

With three major faction traders located in Tortuga Market, this area becomes a central hub for your economic activities. Efficient navigation here saves time.

Centralized Shopping Approach

Since the People of Tortuga, Brethren of the Coast, and Rogue Buccaneers (secondary location) are all within Tortuga Market, you can visit all three in a single trip. Use the free fast travel campfire on the Buccaneers’ island for quick access to their remote trader, then sail to Tortuga to visit the others.

Market Layout and Vendor Positioning

The traders are situated around the market’s center. The People of Tortuga and Brethren of the Coast are easy to spot. If you’re completing the “How My Sea Adventure Began” quest, the marker will lead you directly to the People of Tortuga trader, serving as a perfect introduction to the market.

Advanced Trader Use: Specialization and Endgame

As you progress, each faction’s shop specializes in certain types of gear, ship upgrades, and base decorations. Understanding this specialization allows you to target your reputation-building efforts.

Rogue Buccaneers: Hunting and Artillery Specialists

This faction excels in providing hunting apparel (Tracker’s, Flibustier’s sets) and advanced cannon plans. Their building plans favor rustic, natural materials like clay, logs, and reed.

People of Tortuga: Marksmanship and Elegant Construction

They focus on marksman gear (Marksman’s Doublet and Pants) and high-end building materials like marble, mahogany, stained glass, and tile. Their offerings are ideal for creating elegant, fortified bases.

Brethren of the Coast: Naval Supremacy and Ship Customization

This faction is your go-to for shipwright tools, essential ship consumables (Salt, Coffee, Alcohol), and the ultimate ship upgrades (Brig and Frigate designs). They also offer the widest variety of style books for customizing your ship’s flags, hull, and sails.

Finding and utilizing all the faction traders in Windrose is a cornerstone of progression. By methodically locating each trader through their associated quests, understanding their unique inventories split between Piastre and Guineas, and strategically building reputation, you can efficiently acquire the tools, ships, weapons, and base decorations needed to dominate the seas and build your legacy. Keep your currency reserves ready, and always check back with these traders as your reputation grows to access their most powerful offerings.