Quick Answer
To complete brighter shores the lost shipment, start the quest by talking to Cohen in Brannof’s Dining Room in Hopeport. You will investigate Captain Shirker, speak with people at The Hooked Hand, disguise yourself with a monobrow, send a hidden message through a Fetid Flounder, enter the hideout at Monob Row, defeat the enemies inside, and recover the Carthian plumbatae. The quest needs solid early-game progress, including Fishing and Guard levels, plus enough silver for required purchases.
For the full list of early and main quests, use the Brighter Shores quest guide as your quest hub.
How to Start The Lost Shipment
The lost shipment brighter shores quest starts in Hopeport.
Go to Brannof Hall, west of Town Square, and enter Brannof’s Dining Room. Speak with Cohen to begin the quest. He asks you to help find a missing shipment and points you toward Captain Shirker and The Hooked Hand for more information.
Before you push through the full quest, prepare your character. The quest includes combat, Fishing, and several dialogue steps. Most guides list the main requirements as around 25 Fishing and 20 Guard, with enough silver for quest expenses.
You should also bring combat gear and healing items if your Guard level is only just high enough.
The Lost Shipment Walkthrough
After accepting the brighter shores lost shipment quest from Cohen, head to the southeast part of Hopeport. Find Captain Shirker on his ship, the Vincible.
Speak with Captain Shirker. You will need to invite him for food so he opens up about the missing shipment. Meet him at the Delectable Dab, west of Town Square. Order a chicken pie, make small talk, and then ask him about the shipment. He gives you a clue about a man in a blue waistcoat.
Return to Town Square and look for the man in the blue waistcoat near the southwest side. Speak with him. He tells you about The Illusion and suggests you need a disguise.
Go to the Hairdresser and change your look by getting a monobrow. This is needed so you can pass as Monobrow Sam later in the quest. You can change your look back afterward.
Next, go to The Hooked Hand. Remove your armor and weapons before speaking with the people inside, as the quest may require you to look less suspicious. Talk to Wellington or Nelson. When the Carthian plumbatae dialogue option appears, choose it. This leads you toward Harris Slant and the next part of the investigation.
Now you need to prepare a secret order.
Get paper and an ink and quill. Some guides point players toward Captain Degreene’s Office for these writing items. Write the message:
“Order 2 Carthian plumbatae.”
You also need a Fetid Flounder. This fish is tied to the Fishing requirement and can be caught at the Overgrown Pond, west of Sea Road.
Combine the written message with the Fetid Flounder. Then take it to the Frequently Fresh Fish Stall on Eel Street and sell it. After selling the fish, hide near the nearby bush and watch what happens.
A suspicious person will collect the message. This gives you the lead you need.
Go to Monob Row while wearing the monobrow disguise. At the entrance, claim that you are Monobrow Sam. This should let you enter the hideout.
Inside, be ready for a fight. You will need to defeat enemies, commonly listed as a level 30 Thief and a level 30 Furtive Stranger. Once they are defeated, open the chest and recover the Carthian plumbatae to complete the brighter shores lost shipment quest.
For another important walkthrough, continue with the Nullify the Corruption guide.
Important Locations
If you get lost during the walkthrough, check the Brighter Shores map guide before continuing.
| Location | What You Do There |
|---|---|
| Brannof’s Dining Room | Speak with Cohen to start the quest |
| Vincible ship | Speak with Captain Shirker |
| Delectable Dab | Buy food and question Captain Shirker |
| Town Square | Find the man in the blue waistcoat |
| Hairdresser | Get the monobrow disguise |
| The Hooked Hand | Gather clues about Carthian plumbatae |
| Overgrown Pond | Catch the Fetid Flounder |
| Eel Street | Sell the fish with the hidden message |
| Monob Row | Enter the hideout and finish the quest |
Items You May Need
Bring extra money before starting this brighter shores lost shipment guide. Costs can include food, the hairdresser change, and other small quest expenses.
Useful items include:
- Combat gear for your Guard level
- Healing items
- Silver and copper for quest costs
- Paper
- Ink and quill
- Fetid Flounder
- Monobrow disguise
The Fetid Flounder is one of the most important items because it is used to deliver the hidden order. Do not sell or drop it before attaching the message.
Common Problems
You cannot progress with Captain Shirker
Make sure you have spoken with Cohen first. Then speak with Captain Shirker on the Vincible and invite him to eat. The conversation continues properly at the Delectable Dab after you order food.
You cannot enter the hideout
Check your disguise. You need the monobrow before trying to pass as Monobrow Sam at Monob Row.
The Hooked Hand dialogue is not working
Remove your armor and weapons before speaking with Wellington or Nelson. Also make sure you followed the earlier clue steps first.
You do not have the Fetid Flounder
Go to the Overgrown Pond west of Sea Road and catch one. You may need the required Fishing level before this step works.
The final fight is too hard
Level your Guard more, improve your equipment, and bring healing. The enemies inside the hideout can be dangerous if you rush in underprepared.
Rewards and Next Steps
Completing brighter shores the lost shipment rewards you with experience and the recovered Carthian plumbatae. Reported rewards include Fishing XP, Guard XP, and a rare Carthian Plumbatae weapon, though exact values may change if the game is updated.
After finishing the quest, continue building your Guard level and unlock more Hopeport activities. This quest is also useful because it teaches several core Brighter Shores systems: dialogue clues, disguises, profession requirements, hidden messages, and quest-based combat.
If you are still learning the early systems, start with a Brighter Shores beginner guide before doing several quests in a row.
FAQ
Where do I start The Lost Shipment in Brighter Shores?
Start The Lost Shipment by speaking with Cohen in Brannof’s Dining Room in Hopeport.
What levels do I need for The Lost Shipment?
Most guides list 25 Fishing and 20 Guard as the key requirements. You should also bring enough silver for quest costs.
Where is Captain Shirker?
Captain Shirker is on the Vincible, his ship in the southeast part of Hopeport.
How do I get the monobrow?
Visit the Hairdresser and pay to change your appearance. The monobrow is needed for the Monobrow Sam disguise.
Where do I get the Fetid Flounder?
You can catch the Fetid Flounder at the Overgrown Pond, west of Sea Road.
Why can’t I enter Monob Row?
You likely missed the disguise step or did not follow the clue chain. Get the monobrow, complete the fish-message step, then return to Monob Row.
Is The Lost Shipment worth doing?
Yes. The quest gives useful experience, a rare weapon reward, and unlocks more activity in Hopeport.