Demetrius

“	“I'm studying the local plants and animals from my home laboratory. Have you met my daughter Maru? She's interested to meet you.”
	— Demetrius

Demetrius is a villager in Stardew Valley. He resides at 24 Mountain Road, in Pelican Town, with his wife Robin, daughter Maru, and step-son Sebastian.

Demetrius is a scientist who studies the valley's local wildlife. He can often be found working in his laboratory or outdoors taking notes.

Schedule

Winter
Monday Time Location 6:00 PM Leaves lab and walks to kitchen 6:30 PM Stands in kitchen Saturday Time Location 3:00 PM Leaves lab and walks to front room 3:20 PM Stands behind counter next to Robin in front room

Relationships

Demetrius is married to Robin and lives with his daughter Maru and step-son Sebastian. Maru is his daughter with Robin, and Sebastian is Robin's son from an earlier relationship. It is assumed that Demetrius is Robin's second husband, because there are 2 books in the bookcase of their room titled "Maximizing Your Second Marriage" and "Practical Tips For First-Time Step-Dads."

Gifts

Main article: Friendship

See also: List of All Gifts

You can give Demetrius up to two gifts per week (plus one on his birthday), which will raise or lower his friendship with you. Gifts on his birthday ( 19 Summer) will have 8× effect and show a unique dialogue.
For loved or liked gifts, Demetrius will say

“	“A birthday gift? That's very kind of you! I love it.”

“	“You remembered my birthday! Thank you. This is great!”

For neutral gifts, Demetrius will say

“	“Oh, a birthday gift! Thank you.”

For disliked or hated gifts, Demetrius will say

“	“Oh... It's for my birthday? ... Thanks.”

Loves

“	“You're giving this to me? This is amazing!”

Image	Name	Description	Source	Ingredients
	All Universal Loves
	Bean Hotpot	It sure is healthy.	Cooking	Green Bean (2)
	Ice Cream	Everyone likes this.	Cooking or ice cream shop	Milk (1) Sugar (1)
	Rice Pudding	It's creamy, sweet, and fun to eat.	Cooking	Milk (1) Sugar (1) Rice (1)
	Strawberry	A sweet, juicy favorite with an appealing red color.	Farming - Spring

Likes

“	“Thank you! This is a very interesting specimen.”

Image	Name	Description	Source
	All Universal Likes All Eggs (except Void Egg) All Fruit (except Strawberry)
	Purple Mushroom	A rare mushroom found deep in caves.	The Mines The Cave

Neutral

“	“That was very thoughtful of you.”

Image	Name	Description	Source
	All Universal Neutrals All Fish (except Carp & Snail) All Milk
	Chanterelle	A tasty mushroom with a fruity smell and slightly peppery flavor.	Foraging - Fall
	Common Mushroom	Slightly nutty, with a good texture	Foraging - Fall
	Daffodil	A traditional spring flower that makes a nice gift.	Foraging - Spring
	Dandelion	Not the prettiest flower, but the leaves make a good salad.	Foraging - Spring
	Hazelnut	That's one big hazelnut!	Foraging - Fall
	Leek	A tasty relative of the onion.	Foraging - Spring
	Morel	Sought after for its unique nutty flavor.	Foraging - Fall
	Snow Yam	This little yam was hiding beneath the snow.	Foraging - Winter
	Wild Horseradish	A spicy root found in the spring.	Foraging - Spring
	Winter Root	A starchy tuber.	Foraging - Winter

Dislikes

“	“...What is this?”

Image	Name	Description	Source
	All Universal Dislikes (except Fish)
	Quartz	A clear crystal commonly found in caves and mines.	Foraging - Mines

Hates

“	“This is disgusting.”

Image	Name	Description	Source
	All Universal Hates
	Holly	The leaves and bright red berries make a popular winter decoration.	Foraging - Winter

Events

When your total earnings reach data-sort-value="25000">25,000g Demetrius will come by your farm in the morning and tell you about some research he needs help with. He will then volunteer to improve The Cave to either attract Fruit Bats or to produce Mushrooms.

During the Summer, Demetrius will send you a letter informing you about the Dance Of The Moonlight Jellies.

Heart Events

Three Hearts

Demetrius sends you a recipe in the mail.

Details
Image Recipe Description Fried Mushroom (Name), I wanted to say 'thanks' for taking an interest in my work. Here's a cooking recipe that I like. -Demetrius

Six Hearts

Enter Demetrius' house while he and Robin are inside.

Details

You see Demetrius and Robin arguing. She asked him to get fruit, so he got tomatoes. She exclaims that tomatoes aren't what he should have thought of because they're not "real" fruit. He defends himself by saying that tomatoes are indeed a fruit and his mistake was reasonable. He asks you to choose whether tomatoes are fruits or vegetables. Regardless of your choice, Demetrius and Robin thank you and reconcile.

Seven Hearts I

Demetrius sends you a recipe in the mail.

Details
Image Recipe Description Autumn's Bounty (Name), I wanted to say 'thanks' for taking an interest in my work. Here's a cooking recipe that I like. -Demetrius

Seven Hearts II

Demetrius begins sending you gifts in the mail.

Details
Item Description Nautilus Shell Rainbow Shell Amethyst Bream Dear (Name), I was conducting a field study the other day, and I found this specimen. I hope you find it as interesting as I did. -Demetrius

Quests

Quest Name	Requirements	Quest Text	Quest Summary	Rewards
Delivery	Spring; 2 Days	Looking to dissect a Green Bean. Please deliver to Demetrius at 24 Mountain Road.	Accept quest at the Help Wanted board. Complete Quest by bringing Demetrius 1 Green Bean within 2 Days.	data-sort-value="120">120g
Delivery	Summer; 2 Days	I'd like to put a Amethyst on my shelf. Please deliver it some time today. -Demetrius	Accept quest at the Help Wanted board. Complete Quest by bringing Demetrius 1 Amethyst within 2 days.	data-sort-value="300">300g
Delivery	Summer; 2 Days	Greetings! Demetrius here. Could someone please bring me a Pike? I'm studying them as part of my biological research. -Demetrius	Accept quest at the Help Wanted board. Complete Quest by bringing Demetrius 1 Pike within 2 days. Pike are found in the River.	data-sort-value="300">300g
Delivery	Summer; 2 Days	I'd like to put a Pufferfish on my shelf. Please deliver it some time today. -Demetrius	Accept quest at the Help Wanted board. Complete Quest by bringing Demetrius 1 Pufferfish within 2 days. Pufferfish are found in the Ocean.	data-sort-value="600">600g
Delivery	Winter; 2 Days	Looking to dissect a Winter Root. Please deliver to Demetrius at 24 Mountain Road. -Demetrius	Accept quest at the Help Wanted board. Complete Quest by bringing Demetrius 1 Winter Root within 2 days.	data-sort-value="210">210g
Delivery	Winter; 2 Days	I'd like to put a Gold Bar under my pillow. Please deliver it some time today. -Demetrius	Accept quest at the Help Wanted board. Complete Quest by bringing Demetrius 1 Gold Bar within 2 days.	data-sort-value="750">750g
Crop Research	20th of Summer	*Your Name*- I'm gathering data on correlation between soil alkalinity and crop fructose levels. Long story short, I need a fresh Melon from your farm. If you brought me one I'd be very grateful. -Demetrius	Accept quest at Your Mail Box. Complete Quest by bringing Demetrius 1 Melon. (This quest doesn't have due date).	data-sort-value="550">550g

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