Brighter Shores Lost Shipment Quest Walkthrough
The Lost Shipment Quest in Brighter Shores is one of the first quests you get in the Hopeport region. In this quest, you'll have to travel across locations, go fishing, get a disguise, fight a couple of cutthroats, and take part in more shenanigans to get back a special and highly valuable lost shipment.
This guide shares a detailed step-by-step progression of the quest to help you complete the Lost Shipment Quest in Brighter Shores.
How to start and complete the Lost Shipment Quest in Brighter Shores
Quest requirements
- Fishing level: 25+
- Guard level: 20+
- Guard equipment level: 15+
- Money needed: 11 Silver, 40 Copper
Starting the quest
- Location: Brannof’s Dining Room in Hopeport.
- Directions: Head west from the Town Square onto Brannof Boulevard, then continue west into Brannof Hall. Enter Brannof’s Dining Room from here.
Speak to Cohen, who will start The Lost Shipment quest. He’ll task you with finding a missing shipment and direct you to Captain Shirker on the ship Vincible at the port. He also hints that a patron at The Hooked Hand tavern might have a lead.
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Gather information at The Hooked Hand
- Location: The Hooked Hand Tavern, Central Waterfront in Hopeport.
- Directions: From Town Square, cross the Eel Street Bridge heading south to the Central Waterfront.
Inside, find Wellington and Nelson. To get them to speak with you, unequip all weapons and armor.
- Choose the dialogue: “I wish I could find a seller of Carthian plumbatae.”
- Harris Slant overhears this and gives you a lead about “The Illusion,” a shady character who can be contacted through the Frequently Fresh Fish Stall on Eel Street.
Catching a fetid flounder
- Fishing level required: 25+
- Location: Overgrown Pond, west of Sea Road.
Catch the Fetid Flounder using a Fishing Spear. This fish will be used to send a message to The Illusion.
Writing a message to The Illusion
- Location: Guard Outpost in Hopeport.
- Instructions: Inside Captain Degreene’s Office, collect Paper and an Ink and Quill from the desk.
Crafting the message
- Use the Paper with the Ink and Quill. Doing that you will get to write on the paper. Choose to write: “Order 2 Carthian plumbatae.”
Combine the items: In your quest inventory, combine the Fetid Flounder with the message to create the "Prepared Fetid Flounder."
Sell the fetid flounder and spy
- Location: Fishmonger, central Hopeport.
Steps:
- Sell the Fetid Flounder to the Fishmonger for 98 copper.
- Hide in the Bush to the left and select “Lurk Behind” to watch the Furtive Stranger purchase the flounder.
Speak with Captain Shirker
- Location: The Vincible, docked at East Waterfront.
Remove your equipment to avoid scaring the Captain. Engage him in conversation by offering to take him for a meal at The Delectable Dab. Order Chicken Pie for 2 Silver, 760 Copper. During the meal, casually ask him about his lost shipment and offer to help track down the imposter he suspects is involved.
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Locate the man in the blue waistcoat
- Location: Town Square, southwest corner.
Approach him and mention his recent acquisition of plumbatae, revealing he’s given the shipment to The Illusion, who intends to sell to Emperor Bevah. To impersonate Bevah's assistant, you’ll need a monobrow disguise.
Get a monobrow
- Location: Hairdresser on Old Street West.
Remove your helmet and ask the hairdresser for a monobrow. This costs 8 Silver, 280 Copper.
Infiltrate the illusion’s hideout in Brighter Shores
- Location: Monob Row.
Return to the locked door on Monob Row and tell them “I am Monobrow Sam.” They will grant you access to the hideout.
Enemies that you will find inside are
- A Level 30 Thief
- Level 30 Furtive Stranger
Equip your Guard gear and be prepared for two consecutive fights.
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Rewards for completing the Lost Shipment Quest in Brighter Shore
After the battle, a fellow Guard will arrive and offer you a reward. Take a Carthian Plumbatae from the crate.
Rewards for completing the quest:
- 15,600 Fisherman XP
- 17,200 Guard XP
- Rare Carthian Plumbatae
That’s all for our guide for the Brighter Shores Lost Shipment Quest, we hope this will help you complete the quest with ease.