Linus

“	“You can learn to survive in the wild. I have. I think we all have a hidden urge to return to nature. It's just a little scary to make the leap.”
	— Linus

Linus is a villager who lives in a small tent north of Pelican Town near The Mines.

Schedule

Spring

Monday - Sunday Time Location 6:30 AM Behind the bush next to his tent. 7:00 AM In front of his tent, next to the campfire. 9:30 AM Leaving campground to stand next to the lake. 10:00 AM Standing next to the lake near his campground. 2:00 PM Heads back to camp. 2:30 PM In front of his tent, next to the campfire. 7:00 PM Inside his tent. Raining Time Location 6:40 AM Inside his tent. 9:40 AM Behind the bush next to his tent. 10:20 AM Inside his tent. 3:10 PM Standing under the purple leaf tree near his tent. 7:10 PM Inside his tent.

Summer

Monday - Sunday Time Location 6:40 AM Overlooking the lake from the cliff his campsite is on. 9:40 AM Leaving campground to stand next to the lake. 10:20 AM Standing next to the lake near his campground. 1:10 PM Standing further south, near really long fence. 4:00 PM Heads back to camp. 4:40 PM In front of his tent, next to the campfire. 8:00 PM Behind the bush next to his tent. 8:20 PM Inside his tent. Raining Time Location 6:40 AM Inside his tent. 9:40 AM Behind the bush next to his tent. 10:20 AM Inside his tent. 3:10 PM Standing under the purple leaf tree near his tent. 7:10 PM Inside his tent.

Fall

Monday - Sunday Time Location 6:40 AM Inside his tent. 7:10 AM Behind the bush next to his tent. 7:40 AM In front of his tent, next to the campfire. 9:30 AM By the Spa. 2:50 PM Standing by the lake next to his campsite. 6:30 PM Inside his tent. Raining Time Location 6:40 AM Inside his tent. 9:40 AM Behind the bush next to his tent. 10:20 AM Inside his tent. 3:10 PM Standing under the purple leaf tree near his tent. 7:10 PM Inside his tent.

Relationships

Linus generally considers himself an outcast of the town. He does not trust people, and doesn't seem to consider anyone in town his friend (However, based on dialogue only available using exploits, Linus is friends with the Wizard. This dialogue is accessible if the player talks to the Wizard who is overlooking the maze during the Halloween event.), as to the fact that most people don't treat him well. During Events, he can usually be found alone and out of the way. At one point, Linus tells the player that his tent has been destroyed before. Robin mentions that she doesn't mind him living behind their house, as long as he doesn't bother them.

Gifts

Main article: Friendship

See also: List of All Gifts

You can give Linus up to two gifts per week (plus one on his birthday), which will raise or lower his friendship with you. Gifts on his birthday ( 3 Winter) will have 8× effect and show a unique dialogue.
For loved or liked gifts, Linus 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, Linus will say

“	“Oh, a birthday gift! Thank you.”

For disliked or hated gifts, Linus will say

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

Love

“	“This is wonderful! You've really made my day special.”

Image	Name	Description	Source	Ingredients
	All Universal Loves
	Blueberry Tart	It's subtle and refreshing.	Cooking	Blueberry (1) Wheat Flour (1) Sugar (1) Egg (1)
	Cactus Fruit	The sweet fruit of the prickly pear cactus.	Foraging - Desert
	Coconut	A seed of the coconut palm. It has many culinary uses.	Foraging - Desert
File:Dish o' The Sea.png	Dish o' The Sea	This'll keep you warm in the cold sea air.	Cooking	Sardine (2) Hashbrowns (1)
	Yam	A starchy tuber with a lot of culinary versatility.	Farming - Fall

Like

“	“This is a great gift. Thank you!”

Image	Name	Description	Source
	All Universal Likes (except Foraged Minerals & Gems other than Diamond & Prismatic Shard) All Eggs (except Void Egg) All Milk All Fruit (except Cactus Fruit & Coconut)
	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
	Holly	The leaves and bright red berries make a popular winter decoration.	Foraging - Winter
	Leek	A tasty relative of the onion.	Foraging - Spring
	Morel	Sought after for its unique nutty flavor.	Foraging - Fall
	Purple Mushroom	A rare mushroom found deep in caves.	Foraging - The Mines
	Salmonberry	A spring-time berry with the flavor of the forest.	Foraging - Spring
	Snow Yam	This little yam was hiding beneath the snow.	Foraging - Winter
	Spring Onion	These grow wild during the spring.	Foraging - Spring
	Wild Horseradish	A spicy root found in the spring.	Foraging - Spring
	Winter Root	A starchy tuber.	Foraging - Winter

Neutral

“	“A gift? How nice.”

Image	Name	Description	Source
	All Universal Neutrals All Fish (except Carp & Snail)

Dislike

“	“Hmm... This doesn't really do much for me.”

Image	Name	Description	Source
	All Universal Dislikes (except Fish & Spring Onion) All Foraged Minerals All Gems (except Diamond & Prismatic Shard)

Hate

“	“Why would you give this to me? Do you think I like junk just because I live in a tent? That's terrible.”

Image	Name	Description	Source
	All Universal Hates

Heart Events

Zero Hearts (50 Friendship Points)

Enter the town between 8pm - 12am on a sunny day.

Details

George will ask you to scare off some raccoons who are stealing from his trash cans. Instead, you discover Linus, who is extremely embarrassed, but explains that if he didn't eat the food, it would go to waste. You then get the option to tell him what you think about his actions. After you leave, he proceeds to try to steal from the Saloon's trash can, where he is caught by Gus, who gives him a meal saying that he doesn't want any villager to go hungry.

Three Hearts

After reaching 3 hearts with Linus he will send you a recipe in the mail.

Details
Image Recipe Description Sashimi (Name), how are you doing? I've enclosed some instructions on how to make one of my favorite fish recipes. -Linus

Four Hearts

Enter the mountain area near his tent between 8 pm - 12 am on a sunny or snowy day.

Details
Linus will invite the player over to his camp site. He will apologize for not trusting you when you first met, and thanks you for being a good friend. He invites the player into his tent, where he shows them how to craft Wild Bait for use in fishing.

Seven Hearts

After reaching seven hearts with Linus, he will send the player a recipe and begin to send gifts in the mail.

Details
Image Item / Recipe Description Fish Taco (Name), how are you doing? I've enclosed some instructions on how to make one of my favorite fish recipes. -Linus Template:Item Catfish Hello, friend. The mountain lake has been kind to me lately. I'd like to share my good fortune with you. -Linus Template:Item Largemouth Bass Template:Item Maki Roll Template:Item Fried Calamari Template:Item Sashimi

Quests

Quest Name	Requirements	Quest Text	Quest Summary	Provided By	Rewards
Delivery	Any Season; Mushroom Cave or access to level 81+ of The Mines, 2 Days	I'd like to put a Red Mushroom on my great-grandfather's tombstone. Please deliver it some time today. -Linus	Accept quest at the Help Wanted board. Complete Quest by bringing Linus 1 Red Mushroom within 2 Days.	Help Wanted	data-sort-value="225">225g; Makes Linus happy.
Blackberry Basket	Linus' Blackberry Basket	It is blackberry season and I would like to pick some blackberries but I've lost my basket, can you help me find it?	Linus' blackberry basket can be found to the left of the Bus Stop (exit the bus stop screen at top left).	Mail	Makes Linus happy.

Trivia

• Occasionally If you speak to Linus, he will mention he has ventured down deep into the mines. He is also one of the people, should you lose your health, will come and retrieve you and take you back home.
• You can toggle the Campfire in front of Linus' tent. This seems to have no effect on the game whatsoever (no special dialogs, no effect on friendship, etc.) Linus will never re-light the fire if you put it out.

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