Yo ho, hoist the sails, me hearties! The seas of 2025 are ablaze with fresh conflict as Captain Flameheart's fiery ambition returns in full force. His fleet, the Burning Blade, isn't just sailing the waves—they're digging in. Loyal Obsidian Skeletons have established secret Skeleton Camps across the islands, acting as gateways to submerged Ancient Temples brimming with forgotten artifacts and gold. Whether you're a Reaper pledging your sword to the flame-lord's cause or a stalwart defender aiming to snuff out his plans, these camps are your new destination for high-stakes adventure and even higher rewards. Finding them is just the beginning; the real treasure lies in solving their celestial riddles.

📍 Where to Drop Anchor: All Skeleton Camp Locations

Forget the Devil's Roar—Flameheart's minions prefer less... explosive real estate. You'll find these camps scattered across three main regions, each marked on your ship's map table with a menacing Captain Flameheart symbol. On the horizon, look for their signature burning beacons, standing out like lighthouses for the damned.

Here’s your treasure map to all six locations:

🚪 Gaining Entry: Lighting the Way

Once you've spotted a camp, getting inside is a simple but dramatic affair. Approach the stone towers and locate the unlit braziers at their base. Light these beacons to awaken the ancient mechanisms. The ground will rumble, a massive gate will grind open, and inside, you'll find a lever. Pull it, and a circular platform will descend like a slow-motion elevator into the heart of the earth, delivering you to the Ancient Temple below. It’s less like walking into a cave and more like being swallowed by the island itself.

✨ The Main Event: Cracking the Constellation Puzzle

At the heart of each temple lies the challenge: a Constellation Puzzle of the Ancients. Your goal is to match three constellation symbols displayed on stone pillars to their counterparts painted across a magnificent night-sky ceiling. Think of it less as a simple puzzle and more like trying to play a celestial game of connect-the-dots while the universe watches. Here’s your step-by-step guide to becoming a master stargazer:

1. Activate the Stargazer: First, light the ceremonial fire in front of the large Stargazer device in the center of the room. This will magically illuminate the three target symbols on the pillars by the Crypt Vault door. Take a good look—these are your blueprints.

   

2. Aim for the Stars: Position the Stargazer so its wide lens is pointing straight up at the domed ceiling. Use the nearby ship's wheel-like helm to rotate the entire device. You're scanning the starfield, searching for the specific constellation (like a butterfly, crab, or serpent) that matches one of your pillar symbols. When the lens highlights the correct cluster, it’s like finding a specific grain of sand on a beach made of diamonds.

   

3. Trace the Pattern: This is the tricky part! Use the small lens on the Stargazer to trace every single star in the highlighted constellation. On controller, hold the right trigger; on PC, hold the left mouse button. You must connect all the dots in one continuous, unbroken line. If you mess up, it resets. Pro Tip: Use the image on the pillar as a guide for the shape. Success is marked by a triumphant musical chime and the symbol glowing on both the pillar and the sky.

   

4. Repeat and Conquer: Do this for all three symbols. With practice, tracing them becomes as natural as steering your ship. Once the third symbol lights up, get ready—the main event is about to begin.

⚔️ The Aftermath: Reward & Ritual

Completing the puzzle doesn't just grant you the 'Temple of the Fair Panther' commendation. What happens next depends entirely on your allegiance.

• For the Burning Blade Loyalists: ‍☠️ The massive Crypt Vault door groans open immediately. Inside, the Orb of Secrets rests on a ritual table. Light the four surrounding beacons to complete the ritual, charging the orb with value that feeds directly into your ship's Tribute. It’s like plugging a cosmic battery into your hull.

• For Everyone Else (or Flameheart's Foes): ⚔️ You've got to earn it! Be prepared to fight off several waves of Obsidian Skeletons, culminating in a boss battle against the Raider of Secrets. Only after victory does the vault unlock.

Inside the vault, you face a moral and lucrative choice:

• Take the Orb of Secrets: You can sell this powerful artifact. If you're aligned with the Reapers, take it to the Servant of the Flame at Reaper's Hideout for a cool 20,000 Gold. If you oppose Flameheart, sell it to any Trading Company at an outpost.

• End the Ritual: Choose the orb marked 'Put an end to the Ritual!' to directly thwart Flameheart's plans.

Whichever path you choose, don't forget to scoop up the generous piles of gold scattered around the vault!

💰 Bonus Loot: The Optional Puzzles

Think you're done? Think again! For pirates who love a challenge, there are two optional constellation puzzles—one on each side of the main temple. Solving these opens smaller treasure vaults overflowing with even more gold. Completing them also nets you the 'Grade I: Starry Secrets' Commendation. It’s the puzzle-solving equivalent of finding a secret compartment in your treasure chest.

🎯 Final Pro Tips for 2025 Pirates

• Scouting: Always use your spyglass when approaching an island. Those burning beacons are visible from miles away.

• Teamwork: Having one crewmate read the pillar symbols while another operates the Stargazer makes the puzzles a breeze.

• Combat Ready: Even if you plan to side with Flameheart later, always come armed. Other crews or skeleton ambushes can ruin your day.

• Value Maximization: If sailing the Burning Blade, remember you can still take the charged Orb of Secrets to Captain Flameheart himself at Reaper's Hideout for an even greater payoff. It's like letting your gold earn interest before cashing it in.

So there you have it, sailors! The Skeleton Camps are more than just another world event; they're intricate, choice-driven adventures that test your wits, your combat skills, and your loyalty. Will you fuel the flame or drown it? The constellations are waiting to guide your fate. Now, set a course and may the wind be at your back! ️✨