Windward Horizon Quests Guide and Rewards

In this guide, I have detailed the how to get hidden ships, factions, quests, and rewards you will receive at the end of the mission in Windward Horizon.

Factions and Quests

Windward Horizon introduces a dynamic questing system that not only deepens the lore of its expansive world but also unlocks hidden ships and offers powerful faction-based rewards. Whether you’re new to the game or looking to progress through the quest chains more efficiently, this comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know—from joining factions to maximizing your reputation and unlocking exclusive ships.

Questing in Windward Horizon plays a central role in expanding your understanding of the game’s six main factions. Each quest line immerses you in the world’s lore and provides critical opportunities to:

• Unlock rare ships
• Access faction-exclusive content
• Increase your reputation with various factions

Quests are typically obtained through faction representatives, who appear progressively as you advance through each quest chain.

All Windward Horizon Factions and Their Representatives

There are six primary factions in Windward Horizon, each offering unique benefits, quests, and ship rewards. Below is a breakdown of each faction, their signature colors, and the representatives you need to find to begin their questlines.

How to Join or Switch Factions

When you first start the game, you’ll be asked to select a faction. However, this choice is not permanent. You can switch to any other faction later in the game by meeting the following criteria:

Requirements to Join a New Faction:

• Reputation: Achieve at least 500 reputation points with the desired faction.
• Introductory Quest: Complete their basic introduction quest.

Once both requirements are met, new quests will automatically appear in the town quest log. Select the quest, speak to the representative, and you’re officially part of the new faction.

Switching Between Unlocked Factions:

You can easily swap between any previously joined factions through your inventory:

1. Open your inventory.
2. Go to the Customization Tab.
3. Click the Faction Icon.
4. Select your desired faction.

Note: You can only change factions once per hour.

Tips for Navigating Quest Chains Efficiently

Here are a few practical tips to streamline your questing experience:

1. Use the Rumours Tab to Locate NPCs

To quickly find quest-giving characters:

• Open any town interface.
• Click on the Rumours tab.
• Type the NPC’s name to find their location.
• Sail to the designated province and interact with them.

2. Wait Time Between Quests

Progressing through quest chains may require waiting for in-game time to pass. One in-game day equals 6 real-world minutes. To speed things up:

• Complete side missions.
• Engage in co-op battles.
• Participate in trading activities.

3. Max Reputation Requirement

To fully complete a faction’s storyline, you’ll need at least 2,500 reputation points with that faction. Reputation can be earned through:

• Completing missions
• Trading routes
• Co-op instance participation

Windward Horizon Faction Quests and Rewards

Here’s a detailed breakdown of each faction’s quest lines and the rewards you can expect upon completion.

Free Navy Questline

• Quests: Bound by the Sea, Guiding Fate
• Reward: Unlock the Xebec Ship

Valiant Questline

• Quests: Roger’s Story, Tides of Justice
• Reward: Storyline-based progression (no unique ship listed)

Consulate Questline

• Quests: Threads of Deception, Queen of Spiders, Suitor’s Folly
• Rewards:
  • Unlock Caravel Ship
  • Access to the Syndicate Faction

Sojourn Questline

• Quest: Fisherman’s Gambit
• Rewards:
  • Bilander Ship
  • Blue Flames Customization

Exchange Questline

• Quest: Merchant’s Mask
• Reward: Unlock the Galleon Ship