Brethren of The Coast
Some call them pirates. Others call them vagabonds. The truth is, they’re free captains of the Caribbean—bound by their own Code, with no master above them. Turn in Blackbeard insignia to increase your reputation with them.
Windrose Factions Database
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Factions Reference
Factions shape reputation paths and vendor access, so use this page to compare the major groups before turning in reputation items.
Factions give Windrose its sense of people, politics, and trade routes. This page helps you keep the major groups straight before you hand in reputation items, chase vendor access, or follow a questline tied to a specific faction.
Use the cards as a quick reminder of who each group is and why they matter. It is especially helpful when you return after a break and need to remember which faction connects to the rewards, vendors, or tasks you care about.
Rogue Buccaneers
The finest marksmen on both sides of the Atlantic. They mostly hunt boar—but they’re just as skilled at picking off pirates. Turn in Blackbeard insignia to increase your reputation with them.
People of Tortuga
Refugees from Tortuga, driven out by the undead invasion. Hardened by hardship, they survived—at the cost of everything they owned. Turn in Blackbeard insignia to increase your reputation with them.
Smugglers of Port Royal
They’ll find anything you want—and sell it at an outrageous price, slipping past both law and tax along the way. Turn in Blackbeard insignia to increase your reputation with them.
Windrose Factions FAQ
How many factions are there in Windrose?
The game currently features 4 factions: Brethren of The Coast, Rogue Buccaneers, People of Tortuga, Smugglers of Port Royal. Each card summarizes who they are and how they fit into the Caribbean setting.
How do I raise reputation with Windrose factions?
All four factions accept Blackbeard insignia turn-ins to raise your standing with them. Focus your insignia on the faction whose vendors and rewards matter most to your current goals.
Why do factions matter for my settlement and ships?
Factions gate vendor access and ship options: the vendors page shows faction-linked provisioners, buyers, and trade-goods merchants, while the ships page includes Blackbeard and Brethren hull variants with distinct stat trade-offs.
Which faction should I prioritize first?
If you sail for profit, the Smugglers of Port Royal and their trade angle are worth early attention. If you fight, the Brethren of the Coast tie into sturdier warship variants. The Rogue Buccaneers suit hunters, and the People of Tortuga anchor the settlement storyline.
Where can I see faction colors and icons?
Each faction card on this page shows its icon, and the accent color recorded in the game files is used consistently across the database for faction-tagged vendors, ships, and customizations.
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