Windrose First Hour Guide - What to Do Immediately

Minute 0-10: Spawn & Gather

1. Spawn at Starting Island settlement
2. Pick up Wood from nearby trees (punch or use axe)
3. Gather Stone from rocks on the beach
4. Collect Plant Fiber from bushes
5. Craft a Stone Axe at the Workbench (Wood x3, Stone x3)

Minute 10-20: Tools & Copper

1. Craft a Stone Pickaxe (Wood x3, Stone x3)
2. Find a Copper Cave entrance (look along coast/cliffs)
3. Mine 20+ Copper Ore
4. Gather 10+ Wood for Charcoal (needs Charcoal for smelting)
5. Use the Smelting Furnace: Copper Ore x6 + Charcoal x1 = 1 Copper Ingot

Minute 20-40: Upgrades

1. Visit the Blacksmith
2. Craft a Copper Pickaxe (Copper Ingot x2, Wood x2)
3. Craft a Saber (Copper Ingot x3, Wood x1) for self-defense
4. Talk to Doctor Galen to start the ship quest
5. Note the materials needed: Wood x100, Nails x20, Coarse Fabric x20, Rope x10

Minute 40-60: Ship Quest

1. Gather remaining materials:
   • Craft Nails at Blacksmith (Iron Ingot + Charcoal)
   • Craft Coarse Fabric at Loom (Plant Fiber)
   • Craft Rope (Plant Fiber)
2. Go to the Wharf and repair the Ketch
3. Visit the Tavern and recruit 7 crew members
4. Board your Ketch and set sail!