The Forsaken Hunter

The Forsaken Hunter
Type	Adventure
Issuer	Larinna
Start date	June 30, 2022
End date	July 14, 2022
Adventure chronology
← Previous	Lost Sands
Next →	A Hunter's Cry

"You trusting fool, your adventures end here!"

— Amaranta, Forsaken Hunter Cinematic Trailer

The Forsaken Hunter is the fifth Adventure in Sea of Thieves. It began on June 30, 2022 and ended on July 14, 2022. This Adventure followed the disappearance and subsequent capture of Merrick upon the Sea of the Damned by Duke and Wanda, individuals who are seeking to gain information from Merrick.

Official summary

Barely had Merrick set a pegleg on his favoured Seapost, however, before he was drawn away on some new journey – and this time, not even Larinna’s Bilge Rats can divine his exact whereabouts. There are those who suspect he’s fallen back into bad habits and will turn up in a grog-fuelled stupor sooner or later, though others are more concerned about foul play preventing his return.

Have Merrick’s recent successes brought about his own undoing, is he simply taking a well-deserved vacation, or are there more nefarious forces at work? It’s true that in the wake of ‘Lost Sands’, Merrick has made new enemies eager to take revenge upon the pirate who many consider to be a pillar of the community. For all we know, you may even be among their number…

Still, there’s no question that the Sea of Thieves owes Merrick dearly. Soon Larinna will be entreating pirates to settle that debt and see if they can bring the heroic Hunter safely home. You’ll be able to join her search and discover the truth behind this fateful disappearance for yourself when ‘The Forsaken Hunter’ launches on June 30th, a maritime manhunt that lasts until July 14th. Mark the date carefully – it may just save Merrick’s skin...

Adventure Recap before A Hunter's Cry

VIEW RECAP

Murderous conspiracies, covert rituals, unwisely buried instructions… If you’re unfamiliar, the Dark Brethren court was first convened during the events of Sea of Thieves: A Pirate’s Life. An assortment of villains and renegades were summoned for a singular purpose: to breach the Sea of the Damned, rouse an army of Phantoms and challenge the Ferryman’s supremacy. Had the Brethren succeeded in this ambitious act, they alone would have decided which loyal pirates were allowed to return to the land of the living, and who would be left to languish beyond the veil. Luckily for those of us who are prone to being surprised by keg-carrying skellies, the Dark Brethren were thwarted in their efforts to seize control of our resurrections. Once the battle was over, most pirates assumed that the Brethren’s ringleaders were now scattered across the Sea of the Damned in the wake of their failure, and their threat would soon be forgotten. As it turned out, most pirates were wrong. Court in the Act Though the Dark Brethren have relatively few members in the upper echelons, their names and faces will be familiar to anyone who’s spent time on the Sea of Thieves. The most influential among their number is Wanda, though she prefers to go by her Warsmith moniker nowadays. This former shopkeeper is particularly infamous thanks to her reinvention of Cursed Cannonballs, overseeing construction of The Reaper’s Hideout… oh, and that time she attempted to annihilate the Outposts with a fleet of Skeleton Ships. Happy days. He may be the most surprising inclusion in the Dark Brethren’s ranks of rogues, but having been unwittingly manipulated by various parties during his time with the Bilge Rats, Duke had become something of an outcast. His desire to get back into the thick of things ultimately led to an encounter with the Sirens, which might have ended very badly for Duke had Wanda not recognised his usefulness and intervened to bring him into the fold. It remains to be seen just how far Duke will follow his allies down their dark path, but for now he seems content to be the bad guy. Amaranta, by contrast, needed no encouragement to become the Brethren’s newest member and, ultimately, flee to their side in the wake of DeMarco’s death – though a bad habit of taunting her rivals is already causing trouble. Serving this unlikely trio are Phantoms who’ve pledged their loyalty for a chance at freedom rather than spend eternity in the Sea of the Damned, and their presence significantly increases the Brethren’s ability to wreak havoc. Staff Meetings When seeking to access the Sea of the Damned and summon forth Sea Forts for their own ends, Flameheart’s followers unwittingly made it possible for the Dark Brethren to flit back and forth between the two worlds, at least for a while. Once those rifts had healed, however, a panicky Amaranta found herself stranded in the living world and was forced to collect and assemble a number of strange artefacts according to Warsmith’s instructions. Powered by the energy of a Siren trident and leveraging the skull of the once-formidable Gold Hoarder, the completed staff has further empowered the Dark Brethren, allowing them to travel to and fro as they see fit while establishing a base of operations well away from prying pirate eyes. Their current hideout resembles a warped reflection of the Glorious Sea Dog Tavern, doubtlessly manifested from Amaranta’s memories – she spent many long hours there daydreaming of her rise to power, after all. And now that he’s been sent to the Sea of the Damned by way of Amaranta’s blade, Merrick also finds himself held in this Brethren bastion.

Deeds

Deeds are challenges related to the Adventure but reward Renown, and the Investigator of Dark Intrigue title if all are completed:

• Follow Larinna's Instructions
  • Larinna can be found outside the tavern. Speak with her to begin your Adventure.
• Recover all pages of the Tattered Journal (10)
  • New pages you find will be added to the journal in your Quest Radial.
• Take the restored Journal to Belle
  • Belle may be able to uncover a clue once the Tattered Journal is restored.
• Confront a Masked Assailant
  • Come face-to-face with the owner of the Tattered Journal.
• Discover all the Forgotten Journals (5)
  • Five additional journals can be found on islands visited during this Adventure.

Mementos

Image	Memento	Description	Requirement
	Mask of Deceit Emote	"Lurk behind a replica of the mask worn by a Dark Brethren assassin. But mock its owner at your peril..."	Complete The Forsaken Hunter Adventure to earn this Memento.
	Investigator of Dark Intrigue	"A Title awarded to those who sought the whereabouts of a Forsaken Hunter."	Complete all Deeds in The Forsaken Hunter Adventure to earn this Title.

Chapters

Chapter One: The Adventure Begins...

"Having recently proven himself a valiant defender of the Sea of Thieves, Merrick has gone missing from Stephen's Spoils. Visit the Seapost and hunt for the Hunter..."

— Quest Journal

1. As you approach any Outpost tavern, Larinna can be heard beckoning you over. Speak with her and select the "[BEGIN ADVENTURE] You wanted to ask me something?" dialogue option.
2. Once Larinna has delivered the dialogue, you will receive a note directing you to Stephen's Spoils.
3. Once arrived at Stephen's Spoils, you will find a note addressed to Merrick directing you to the Uncharted Island at grid coordinate K-9, between Shipwreck Bay and Hidden Spring Keep.
4. Once you arrive at Uncharted Island (K-9), locate the buoy off the south shore and you will find Belle nearby. Speak with her and select the "[Complete Chapter] I found the note for Merrick." dialogue option.
5. After a short section of spoken dialogue, Chapter One will complete.

Chapter Two: Illuminating the Truth

"Following Merrick's trail has lead to a reunion with Belle, who is also seeking her absent friend. The power held in her lantern may reveal more about Merrick's fate..."

— Quest Journal

1. Speak with Belle on Uncharted Island (K-9) and select the "[CONTINUE ADVENTURE] I'm ready to learn the truth of what happened here." dialogue option to begin Chapter Two.
2. After a short section of spoken dialogue, you will receive Belle's Lantern and a Tattered Journal in your Quest Radial.
3. Nearby to Belle, raise the lantern to reveal a nearby ghostly scene taking place.
4. Once viewed, the Tattered Journal will direct you to Wanda's Hideout on Wanderers Refuge.
5. Once arrived at Wanderers Refuge, enter Wanda's Hideout through a narrow passage at the north west end of the large, central cavern.
6. Once inside, interact with the skull on the table to rotate it, opening the door.
7. Once through, raise Belle's Lantern to reveal a ghostly scene taking place.
8. Once viewed, raise Belle's Lantern to reveal a new set of ghostly footprints leading up to the island's highest bell.
9. Once atop the island, raise Belle's Lantern to reveal a ghostly scene of the Masked Assailant burying treasure. Dig in this spot to unearth some Journal Pages. Once picked up, the pages will add to the end of the Tattered Journal.
   • One instruction directs you to Sailor's Bounty, south west of the Treasury of Sunken Shores.
     1. Once arrived at Sailors' Bounty, follow ghostly footprints to the central sunken area and raise Belle's Lantern to reveal a ghostly scene taking place.
     2. After a short section of spoken dialogue, a wave of Brethren Phantoms will spawn. If this is the second of the two locations visited, the final Brethren Phantom will drop a note on defeat, directing you to Cannon Cove.
   • A second instruction directs you to Salty Sands, south west of the The Coral Fortress.
     1. Once arrived at Salty Sands, follow ghostly footprints to the centre of the north island and raise Belle Lantern to reveal a ghostly scene taking place.
     2. After a short section of spoken dialogue, a wave of Brethren Phantoms will spawn. If this is the second of the two locations visited, the final Brethren Phantom will drop a note on defeat, directing you to Cannon Cove.
10. Head beneath the peak near the center of the island on Cannon Cove. A wave of Brethren Phantoms will spawn. The final phantom will drop a note directing you to New Golden Sands Outpost.
11. Once arrived at New Golden Sands Outpost, head to the Weaponsmith's Shop and pick up the note just outside. This page will complete the Tattered Journal.
12. Sail back to Uncharted Island (K-9) to deliver the completed Tattered Journal to Belle.
13. Once arrived at Uncharted Island (K-9), speak with Belle and select the "[Complete Chapter] I have tracked the assailant." dialogue option.
14. After a short section of spoken dialogue, Chapter Two will complete.

Chapter Three: Secrets Unearthed

"A clue left behind by an arrogant killer now hints at their location. Set sail and confront the Masked Assailant responsible for Merrick's demise..."

— Quest Journal

1. Speak with Belle on Uncharted Island (K-9) and select the "[COMPLETE ADVENTURE] I'm ready to confront Merrick's killer!" dialogue option to begin Chapter Three.
2. After a short section of spoken dialogue, you will receive a note instructing you to sail to The Glorious Sea Dog Tavern.
3. Once arrived, head to the north west dock and approach the Masked Assailant.
4. After a section of spoken dialogue, the Adventure will complete and the Mask of Deceit Emote will be awarded immediately.

Dialogue

Chapter One Dialogue

Beginning Chapter One

Larinna

Hey! If you're not already helping the Pirate Lord, the Bilge Rats could use a hand...

 
What was that about the Pirate Lord?

Word on the waves says his Pirate Legends are being sent out on a top-secret mission. Sounds like they're hunting for something...
If you're one of them, you should definitely speak with him yourself. Whatever the Pirate Lord has planned, it definitely won't be boring!
I've heard talk of shipwreck graveyards, haunted garrisons, sightings of strange Phantoms... I don't know if it's all true, but it sure sounds profitable.
If you happen upon any legendary treasures while you're out saving the world, there's a stranger in the tavern who'll take them off your hands.
As for me, I've been guiding pirates towards Flameheart's Sea Forts. Their Treasuries have some nice plunder locked inside! Definitely worth a look...

What is there to do around here?

Well, this is an Outpost, so it's mostly about grabbing supplies, buying equipment and getting ready to set sail.
If you're looking for work, you can speak to the Trading Company representatives for Voyages.
Or you could try your luck with a map from the Quest Board on the docks. Who knows what you might dig up?
Whatever you choose, you can check the signposts to help find your way around the island.
Just remember, Outposts are busy places. Linger too long and other pirates might take an interest in your affairs...

[BEGIN ADVENTURE] You wanted to ask me something?

Starts Voiceover

Larinna

[BEGIN ADVENTURE] You wanted to ask me something?

Thanks for coming to me. I'm asking everyone I meet if they've seen Merrick around lately.
He vanished from his usual fishing spot and hasn't been seen since.
Maybe it's nothing and he'll turn up with a belly full of grog, but something has me worried.
Here, I wrote down the last place he was seen. There might be a clue to where he is now.
Merrick's done so much to help us all. If he's missing, we should do everything we can to bring him home. Good hunting, pirate!

Stephen

Greetings, fellow cutthroat! If you've been single-handedly slaying Krakens for fun, I'm afraid to say that Merrick isn't here to buy the meat.
I know what you're thinking - surely Stephen, a ferocious pirate, must have had a hand in his disappearance? But no, I'm entirely innocent! For once.
Merrick came back here briefly after that Golden Sands business, and I saw him reading some sort of correspondence.
Next thing I know, he's off over the horizon without so much as a wave goodbye!
The missive should still be somewhere in his belongings. I haven't gotten around to stealing anything yet...

 

Ending Chapter One

Belle

Tread lightly, pirate... This place holds more secrets than you know.

 
[Complete Chapter] I found the note for Merrick

Belle

[Complete Chapter] I found the note for Merrick

Ah, we meet again! Let me guess - you're also here hunting for Merrick?
Merrick's spent his whole life on these waters. I couldn't believe he'd simply disappeared after everything that's happened, so I started my own search.
I had so many questions. Why would Merrick suddenly leave his home and family behind?
Out here, I found my answers. Believe me, I wish I hadn't.
The truth will be difficult to accept. When you're sure you're ready to hear it, return to me, and I'll show you what I discovered here...

[Chapter Ends] The Forsaken Hunter: The Truth Draws Near

Chapter Two Dialogue

Beginning Chapter Two

Belle

Tread lightly, pirate... This place holds more secrets than you know.

 
I didn't expect to find anyone here.

No... Nor did I expect to find myself drawn to wild waters like these.
However, a lot has happened on these uncharted shores in recent days, and much of it troubles me greatly.
I won't leave here until I'm sure that I've left no stone unturned, however long that takes.
My lantern can reveal the truth to you - if you're quite sure you're ready to accept it.

[CONTINUE ADVENTURE] I'm ready to learn the truth of what happened here.

Belle

[Chapter Begins] The Forsaken Hunter: Illuminating the Truth

[CONTINUE ADVENTURE] I'm ready to learn the truth of what happened here.

Well than. It is time you learned what took place here... for better or for worse.

Raises her Lantern, revealing a phantom of the past.

Poor Merrick... Lured out here alone, only to be attacked and cut down on the sand!
I don't know who would want Merrick dead, but I fear this is his final end.
If his spirit did not reach the Ferry, he will be lost to us. Consigned to oblivion...
The only way to understand this is to learn the identity of whoever's behind that mask.
I suspect this is their journal. It's badly damaged, but along with my lantern, it may lead us to the truth.
It won't be easy, but we have to try. I owe Merrick that much. We all do.

Phantom Memories

Uncharted Island (K-9)

Masked Assailant

(Angry sounds of exertion)

Wanderer's Refuge (Wanda's Hideout)

Masked Assailant

The fisherman is dead, but I'm not safe here. Time to keep your end of our bargain!

Warsmith

Patience, sister. Our Phantoms are waiting for you, but be sure to conceal my instructions. You must not be followed...

Wanderer's Refuge (Hiding Evidence)

Masked Assailant

(Weary sounds of exertion)

Sailors' Bounty

Masked Assailant

One step closer to freedom, but I still need the conjurer... Rejoin the others, then bring her to this location!

Salty Sands

Female Phantom

Took us a while, but we fished it up in the end!

Masked Assailant

All that remains of the mighty Gold Hoarder... You! Help the others find the mystic. Be sure to bring her to this exact spot...

Cannon Cove

Masked Assailant

The staff is almost complete. Return this crone to Golden Sands and see to it that the weaponsmith receives my message.

Male Phantom

Aye-aye!

Female Phantom

On our way!

Brethern Phantom: Combat Lines

• Time to get my hands dirty!
• I'll make mincemeat outta yer!
• Heheheh - this'll be fun!
• You shouldn't have come here!
• I've got a live one!

Golden Sands Residents

Wonda

Looking to buy something? Hopefully you're not here with another note from some coward trying to upset me.
Whoever wants to rile me up with talk of my 'dear' sister, they're far too stupid to hold her interest for long.
I mean, what kind of moron leaves a clue to their identity on the back of a threatening message?
My sister's not exactly the tolerant type, especially when people get cocky and make mistakes. Oh well. Not my problem.
I threw the note away, but it's probably still around here somewhere if you fancy a laugh. As for me? I've got weapons to sell...

 

Madame Olga

The way you regard me... I sense you know something of my recent distress...
After our Sea Fort incarceration, I felt certain that more soldiers of Flameheart had arrived, to finish what they had started and bring about my demise!
Not so. My captor was unknown to me. Masked, of course, with an unfamiliar voice. Nonetheless I feared for my life! I was all too eager to pass her message to the weaponsmith.
And yet, for all her bluster, the ritual she bade me perform was a rather trivial fusion of two relics - or so I thought until I laid hands upon them.
Of course, I immediately recognised the skull. All in the Order would have! Strange, that the Gold Hoarder's remains are still imbued with such... potential...

 

Ending Chapter Two

Belle

Tread lightly, pirate... This place holds more secrets than you know.

 
[Complete Chapter] I have tracked the assailant.

Begin Voiceover.

Belle

[Complete Chapter] I have tracked the assailant.

You restored the journal? Let me see!

Belle grabs the Tattered Journal and reads through it.

Hmm... Yes, interesting... Recovered relics, some sort of ritual...
Ah! A clue at last. A note sent to taunt the Weaponsmith, but on the back... a Sea Dog crest.

Belle puts the Tattered Journal away.

Whoever Merrick's killer may be, it seems they've been lurking at the Sea Dog Tavern.
We need to confront them, but the sceptre they've forged makes them dangerous.
Speak with me again when you're ready to depart. We'll face the one responsible together... and make them pay.

[Chapter Ends] The Forsaken Hunter: Secrets Unearthed

Chapter Three Dialogue

Beginning Chapter Three

Belle

Tread lightly, pirate... This place holds more secrets than you know.

 
I didn't expect to find anyone here.

No... Nor did I expect to find myself drawn to wild waters like these.
However, a lot has happened on these uncharted shores in recent days, and much of it troubles me greatly.
I won't leave here until I'm sure that I've left no stone unturned, however long that takes.
My lantern can reveal the truth to you - if you're quite sure you're ready to accept it.

[COMPLETE ADVENTURE] I'm ready to confront Merrick's killer!

Belle

[Chapter Begins] The Forsaken Hunter: Confronting a Killer

[COMPLETE ADVENTURE] I'm ready to confront Merrick's killer!

Good, then lt's hurry. Set sail for the Sea Dog Tavern and I'll meet you there. I prefer my own means of conveyance...

Ending Chapter Three

Upon Confronting the Killer

Masked Assailant

Kneels down, slamming their sceptre into the ground

Pirates... Always turning up where they're not wanted! I was sure I couldn't be followed...

Stands back up

I suppose I don't need this any more...

The masked figure removes her mask, tossing it into a nearby brazier, then lowers her hood revealing herself as Amaranta.

Amaranta

I've been a wanted woman ever since DeMarco died. Nobody would believe I had nothing to do with it. I lost everything!

Belle

Belle's buoy surfaces, then she hops over to the docks.

So you decided Merrick had to pay for your mistakes?

Amaranta

Amaranta turns to face Belle

Hah! Merrick's miserable life in exchange for a chance to start over, somewhere my talents will FINALLY be appreciated. It was an easy choice. Besides, there's still a lot we can learn from him...

Belle

But you killed him... His soul is lost to us!

Amaranta

Not lost, delivered - to the Dark Brethren.
If you have anything to say to him, sea-hag, now's the time.

A mystical, wispy green window into the Sea of the Damned appears at the end of the dock. Merrick is seen kneeling on the ground in front of Wanda and Duke. Belle approaches but is stopped by a barrier that keeps her at a distance.

Belle

Merrick!

Merrick

Beats his chest with his one good arm.

Don't worry about me, Belle, I can hold me tongue! I won't tell 'em nuffin'!

Warsmith

Reaches down and grabs Merrick's chin.

Won't you...?

Amaranta

Time to say goodbye to this dreary old place. Now that I've completed this staff...

Amaranta slams the staff against the dock and disappears in a flash of green light, only to reappear a moment later among Wanda, Duke and Merrick in the Sea of the Damned.

...we can move between the worlds as we please.

Belle

You can't hide from me. The Sea of the Damned is my domain.

Amaranta

Not for long. Haven't you heard?
I always pick the winning side.

The window into the Sea of the Damned closes.

Belle

Merrick knows more than he realises. We can't leave him to the Dark Brethren. I just need to find out where they're keeping him. Not to mention that sceptre...
Amaranta may think she's won, but this is very far from over.

Belle climbs aboard her buoy and disappears below the waves.

[Adventure Ends] The Forsaken Hunter: Adventure Complete

Progress Log

VIEW PROGRESS LOG

Chapter One Beginning With his time at Golden Sands Outpost at its end, 'Merry' Merrick returned to his usual Sea Post, but not for long. The famed Hunter of the Hungering One recently set a course for unknown shores, and nobody has seen him since. Speak with Larinna and see what the Bilge Rats know about his current whereabouts... Chapter One End Merrick's trail led to an uncharted island - and to a surprise reunion with Belle, who is also searching for her missing friend. Chapter Two Beginning Belle has uncovered much of Merrick's recent past, though she claims that the truth is both concerning and unpleasant. The only way to learn more will be to ask about her discoveries... Chapter Two End Having reconstructed the tattered journal found by Belle, clues as to the true identity of his assailant have been revealed. Chapter Three Beginning Belle believes the time has come to confront Merrick's killer, but advises caution. The strange staff they wield may be more powerful than it seems. Speak with Belle to begin the last step of this tragic journey... Chapter Three End His assailant has eluded capture, but a sliver of hope now shines in the void - Merrick is alive, albeit captive, in the Sea of the Damned. Fearful of what secrets he might reveal to the Dark Brethren, Belle vows to return once she knows more.

Journals

(Found among the ruined buildings on the North East beach of Wanderers Refuge)

The deed is done. My message lured Merrick away from the safety of Stephen's Spoils, and... the rest was easier than I thought. The thrill of the chase! I honestly enjoyed it.
What I do not enjoy is wandering up and down this forsaken beach. How can I hide if I can't find the wretched hideout?
I'm supposed to follow the river, whatever that means. Perhaps somewhere along the underground passageway? Maybe near that old campfire...
For now, this journal is a good excuse to sit in the sun while I ponder my bright new future. There won't be much daylight where I'm heading...

 

Book Location:

As seen by Map:

(Found lying under two palm trees on the West side of Wanderers Refuge)

Ghost Ships, Soulflame Captains, Flames of Fate... All of them weakened the barrier between worlds. It was enough for us to flit back and forth as needed.
But wounds heal. Our old routes have slipped from our grasp, been blockaded or sealed away. That left me trapped here, alone.
At least the box has allowed us to stay in contact. The power to carry words to and fro, even to the land of the dead! I wonder if Morrow knows the truth.
Wanda wants my notes destroyed, but why? The book is already ripped apart; its pages repurposed for messages and orders to dim-witted Phantoms.
Once I bury the final fragments, my tracks will be covered. One day, I may even come back for them. A little memento of the day my new life began.

 

Book Location:

As seen by Map:

(Found near the skull piles on the East beach of the main island at Sailors' Bounty)

If we are to move freely, we must lay hands on a new source of power - one with a most unusual history. The oldest enemy of the Pirate Lord...
I never once paid any attention to those key-twirling fools in their miserable tents. Useless wretches, slaving away to serve a master blinded by greed long ago.
No, not blinded... Sister says he could see so much more with those glittering eyes. Twin Veil Stones, used to peer into other worlds at countless treasures, all just out of reach.
No wonder the Gold Hoarder went insane.

 

Book Location:

As seen by Map:

(Found on the Southern isle of Salty Sands lying on a rock near some bushes)

Who knows what gives Sirens their power? Not me, and frankly, I don't care. What matters is the weapons they carry.
Even once I have all the pieces, I'll need help. Not even Wanda knows the ritual to make them whole and bend them to our purpose.
Luckily, the Brethren have grown in number during their time stranded in the Sea of the Damned. Phantom pirates pledged their loyalty by the dozen.
They're not the brightest bunch, but a simple kidnapping should be within their means, so long as I give them written orders to follow.
In fact, I've just had a brilliant idea. What's that phrase? Two birds with one stone...

 

Book Location:

As seen by Map:

(Found at Cannon Cove lying against a bench at the central campsite)

The mystic did as she was told with hardly any persuasion. I could have left her here, but she can still be useful to me in another way.
When Flameheart kidnapped the Weaponsmith all those months ago, he nearly brought my Sister's wrath down upon himself.
It took some doing, but I convinced her to call off the attack. We were just one ship after all. No need to bring attention to ourselves just yet...
Little by little, I've been able to widen the gulf between them. I will not allow a family reunion to jeopardise my place in the Dark Brethren.
Through Olga, I'll remind Wonda of her place in this world - the choices she made and the chances she squandered. Make sure she knows the line not to cross...

 

Book Location:

As seen by Map:

Trivia

• This was the first adventure where you couldn't begin a chapter without your entire crew being present, being told the following. "Very Well. Assemble your crew here so that we may speak." if a player wasn't nearby.
• Belle's Lantern had it's ability to show past events hinted at previously, in a Twitter Post by the Sea of Thieves twitter account.
• The eyes on the Gold Hoarder's Skull atop the sceptre created by Amaranta slowly pulsate in the dark.
• When unmasking herself, the Masked Assailant throws her Mask into the fire but the mask itself stays present until lowering her hood.
• When viewing the final chapter, Merrick can be seen wearing an outfit similar to the one he used during the The Hungering Deep.

Gallery

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  Promotional image for the adventure.

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  Promotional image of the Masked Assailant.

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  Belle located on the island K9 during the adventure.

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  Belle's Buoy seen floating along the coast of K9.

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  Larinna's note for starting chapter 1.

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  The Note used to lure Merrick to his death.

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  A Dark Brethren Phantom.

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  The Masked Assailant's note to Wanda crumpled outside the shop.

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  The Masked Assailant's Orders for the Dark Brethren phantoms.

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  Belle's Note for starting chapter 3.

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  The Masked Assailant.

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  The Masked Assailant kneeling with her sceptre.

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  The Masked Assailant being revealed as Amaranta.

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  Belle Arriving during the Final Chapter

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  The Barrier preventing Belle from reaching Amaranta.

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  The window into the sea of the damned containing Merrick.

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  Amaranta after transporting into the sea of the damned.

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  Belle leaving at the end of the adventure.

Tattered Journal Pages

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  Tattered Journal Page 1 - A note from Belle.

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  Tattered Journal Page 2 - The Masked Assailant's Deeds.

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  Tattered Journal Page 3 - The Masked Assailant's Correspondence.

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  Tattered Journal Page 3 - After finding the clues.

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  Tattered Journal Page 4 - The Masked Assailant's Orders.

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  Tattered Journal Page 5 - The Masked Assailant's Orders & Note to Wanda.

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  Tattered Journal Page 6 - The Sea Dog crest on the back of the Note to Wanda.

Phantom Memories

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  Merrick's Murder in the act.

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  Footprints which lead to Journals and Clues.

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  The Masked Assailant arriving at Wanderer's Refuge.

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  Forgotten journal #1 being written.

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  The Masked Assailant in Wanda's Hideout, communicating with the Sea of the Damned.

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  The Masked Assailant concealing Wanda's instructions.

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  The Masked Assailant arriving at Sailors' Bounty.

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  Forgotten journal #3 being written.

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  The Masked Assailant acquiring a Trident of Dark Tides from Dark Brethren phantoms.

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  The Masked Assailant arriving at Salty Sands.

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  Forgotten journal #4 being written.

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  Dark Brethren Phantoms providing the Masked Assailant with the Gold Hoarder's Skull.

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  The Masked Assailant arriving at Cannon Cove.

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  Forgotten journal #5 being written.

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  Olga being forced to join the Gold Hoarder's Skull and Trident of the Dark Tides into a powerful sceptre.

Videos

The Forsaken Hunter Cinematic Trailer

The Forsaken Hunter Launch Trailer

Patch history

• 2.5.3.1 (July 11, 2022)
  • (July 14th) Adventure concludes.
  • Players sent to the Ferry of the Damned while taking part in this Adventure will no longer find their equipment, clothing, vanity items and emotes removed.
  • Players affected by the above issue who also found some visual traits of their pirate removed, such as freckles or scars, will find them returned upon loading the game after downloading this update.

• 2.5.3 (June 26, 2022)
  • Adventure begins.

Externals links

• Adventures Ahead: ‘The Forsaken Hunter’, Sea of Thieves News
• Adventures Ahead: ‘A Hunter’s Cry’ (The Forsaken Hunter Recap), Sea of Thieves News
• Your Profile: The Forsaken Hunter, Sea of Thieves website