Cursed Sails

"Skeleton ships are causing chaos - have you met them in battle yet?"

Cursed Sails was the second time-limited campaign Content Update. It was added in the 1.2.0 patch.

There’s panic at the Outposts as banners are appearing throughout the three regions of the Sea of Thieves – banners that are calling you out! Every pirate worth their salt is being challenged to battle at sea, as the dead make war on the living in grim galleons that wield curses against the unwary. Want more ways to meet the foe? The new Brigantine vessel lets three-person crews join the fray, or you can now form Alliances to share voyages, gold and experience rewards across crews. To arms, pirates!

Features

 * World Region Sails - Conquer the battles in each world region to earn The Ancient Isles Sail, The Shores of Plenty Sail and The Wilds Sail.
 * New Threat - Skeleton Ships have arrived from the depths of the Sea of Thieves with a variety of cursed cannonballs. Blast them from afar or board their vessel if you fancy your chances face-to-face! Beware of the cursed cannonballs, their effects may turn the tide of battle in the blink of an eye.
 * Investigate the Skeleton Scourge - The arrival of skeleton ships has all but blockaded the Outposts, leaving the local traders in a tight spot. Something caused this new and personal threat to the pirate way of life, so why not ask your friendly, local Bilge Rat in the tavern if he’s heard any rumours? In this time-limited campaign, investigate the tale of a missing merchant and uncover the origins of the undead armada to unlock unique rewards!

Campaign

 * Find Duke at a Tavern. The Bilge Rat (Duke) is where players can learn of new events, he'll point you to Golden Sands Outpost.
 * Find Sharon at the Shipwright Shop, ask her: "What's that about Wanda?"


 * Cursed Sails Begins
 * Go to the weaponsmith's shop at Golden Sands Outpost, ask Wonda: "What happened to Wanda?"
 * Investigate the weaponsmith's shop, inspect 3 things.
 * Inspect the note on the counter.
 * Inspect the pendant on the box next to the counter.
 * Inspect the footprints in front of the shop.
 * Sail to Crescent Isle to find Salty. He will speak of Wanda's 3 journals.
 * The first journal is on Mermaid's Hideaway, next to the campfire. Read both stories!
 * The second journal is on Thieves' Haven, on the northeast shore. Read both stories!
 * The last journal is on The Sunken Grove, in a cave in the middle. Read both stories!
 * Head back to Salty on Crescent Isle, he tells you have to go to Wanderers Refuge.
 * On Wanderers Refuge, investigate Wanda's alchemy lab. The entrance is hidden in the mid-section tunnel
 * Inspect the Real Pirate Code in front of the alchemy table.
 * Inspect the Tools above the anvil.
 * Inspect the Scroll on the back wall.
 * Inspect the Apron on the bed.
 * Inspect the Cannon Base next to the bed.
 * Head back to Sharon on Golden Sands Outpost, and say: "This is what happened to Wanda..."
 * After the dialogue, click "Accept Sails" and receive the The Shores of Plenty Sail.


 * Cursed Sails Complete
 * Talk to one Shipwright Shop in The Wilds and The Ancient Isles, in order to get the other region sails.

Battles
Skeleton fleets have placed banners at the Outposts, declaring a challenge to any pirates daring to fight. The banners indicate the appointment and Cursed Cannonballs rewarded, and fly white when a challenge is complete.

Schedule
The event ran by a specific schedule with set timeframes each week where players were tasked to defend a given region from a Skeleton Ship fleet who would have their own specific Cursed Cannonballs arsenal.

Week 1= 31st July - 7th August 2018
 * The Crew of The Cursed Helm;  Helmball
 * The Crew of The Cursed Helm Challenge ye to The Battle of The Shores of Plenty. Be North West of Smuggler's Bay between the 1st and the 10th or The Shores of Plenty be ours forever!
 * The Crew of The Foul Grog;  Grogball
 * The Crew of The Foul Grog Challenge ye to The Great War of The Ancient Isles. Be West of Shark Bait Cove between the 11th and the 20th or The Ancient Isles be ours forever!
 * The Crew of The Dancing Demon;  Jigball
 * The Crew of The Dancing Demon Challenge ye to The Final Stand of The Wilds. Be East of Marauder's Arch between the 21st and the 30th or The Wilds be ours forever!

8th - 14th August 2018
 * -|Week 2=
 * The Crew of The Fools Stride;  Limpball
 * The Crew of The Fools Stride Challenge ye to The Battle of The Shores of Plenty. Be North West of Smuggler's Bay between the 1st and the 10th or The Shores of Plenty be ours forever!
 * The Crew of The Treacherous Bounty;  Barrelball
 * The Crew of The Treacherous Bounty Challenge ye to The Great War of The Ancient Isles. Be West of Shark Bait Cove between the 11th and the 20th or The Ancient Isles be ours forever!
 * The Crew of The Enslaving Chain;  Anchorball
 * The Crew of The Enslaving Chain Challenge ye to The Final Stand of The Wilds. Be East of Marauder's Arch between the 21st and the 30th or The Wilds be ours forever!

15th - 21th August 2018
 * -|Week 3=
 * The Crew of The Sandman's Revenge;  Wearyball
 * The Crew of The Sandman's Revenge Challenge ye to The Battle of The Shores of Plenty. Be North West of Smuggler's Bay between the 1st and the 10th or The Shores of Plenty be ours forever!
 * The Crew of The Black Viper;  Venomball
 * The Crew of The Black Viper Challenge ye to The Great War of The Ancient Isles. Be West of Shark Bait Cove between the 11th and the 20th or The Ancient Isles be ours forever!
 * The Crew of The Siren's Gale;  Riggingball
 * The Crew of The Siren's Gale Challenge ye to The Final Stand of The Wilds. Be East of Marauder's Arch between the 21st and the 30th or The Wilds be ours forever!

Time-limited items
These time-limited items were offered for purchase from Duke for the duration of Cursed Sails and are no longer available for purchase.
 * Bone Crusher Figurehead []
 * Bone Crusher Flag []
 * Bone Crusher Hull []
 * Bone Crusher Sails []

Video
The Content Update video: