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Races
Humans
Dwarves
Shadow People
There are also Fairies, Junimos, and Elves.
Humans
Humans make up the majority of Stardew Valley's population. Most humans live normal lives, however Wizards and Witches still exist and study ancient arcane energies.
Dwarves
Dwarves call themselves 'Smoluanu', or 'Sky People'. They are known for living underground and once having advanced technology in ancient times. Archaeologist M. Jasper believes they are an alien race. One dwarf can be found living in the The Mines.
Shadow People
Shadow people are beings that cannot stand the light. They fought in the Elemental Wars when the Dwarves invaded their ancestral home deep underground. Krobus is a shadow person who can be found living in The Sewers. Most of the shadow people encountered in the game are monsters found in The Mines, known as Shadow Brutes and Shadow Shamans. Humans also call them Void Spirits.
Junimos
Keepers of the forest. They are spirits which live with the trees. Most of the Junimos can be found living in the Community Center. They have inspired the Junimo Kart video game.
Fairies
Not much is known about them, but they occasionally appear to bless your crops.
Elves
Nimble and skilled craftsmen. Apparently extinct as no one has ever found their bones. Not much is known about them.
History
Timeline
The Elemental Wars
An event referenced by the Wizard. It was the war between the Dwarves and Shadow People. The Dwarves, having driven the Shadow People from their ancestral home, forced the Shadow People to resort to violence. The Elemental Wars have long been finished, and the Dwarves and Shadow People must now live in peace for the sake of the humans living around them.
Geography
Stardew Valley
A peaceful region located on the southern coast of the Ferngill Republic.
Gem Sea
The ocean that makes up the entire southern coast of Pelican Town. There is a prairie-island located within it that had inspired the Journey of the Prairie King video game. Rumors suggest that Gunther comes from across the Gem Sea.
Fern Islands
An archipelago in the Gem Sea belonging to the Ferngill Republic. Willy is from there.
Castle Village
It is unknown where exactly Castle Village is. It is known for its "artisanal velvet" as mentioned in the description of Earmuffs.
Zuzu City
This is the City where a number of people from Pelican Town are from. Haley apparently has visited it, as the Queen of Sauce mentions that she reportedly fell in love with her Pink Cake after visiting Zuzu City. Alex notes that they have a gridball team called the Zuzu City Tunnelers, and Shane will take the Player to a match for his 10-heart event.
Nations
Ferngill Republic
The nation in which Stardew Valley is located. Kent is a soldier for the Ferngill Republic, and is a survivor from a Gotoro prison camp. Morris believes that the Joja Corporation is good for the country as a whole.
Gotoro Empire
A nation at war with the Ferngill Republic. Located across the Gem Sea, south of Stardew Valley. The Pig Merchant's Traveling Cart contains goods smuggled out of the Gotoro Empire.
Religion
Yoba
Yoba is the creator deity. A shrine to Yoba is located in Pierre's General Store. Yoba is worshiped by both humans and shadow people.
Organizations & Factions
Wizards
Joja Corporation
A megacorp that seems to cover shipping, warehousing, distribution, mining activities, and energy drink production. The Player used to work for them. Morris, Sam, and Shane both currently work for them at the local JojaMart.
Adventurer's Guild
A place where adventurers gather to swap stories and sell their loot, the Adventurer's Guild is for those who have proven themselves courageous and strong. The Player is initially not a part of the guild, but upon entering the Mines for the first time, they are sent a letter the following day from Marlon, the leader of the Adventurer's Guild, who invites you into the guild if you slay 10 slimes. Upon entering, you are able to purchase swords, rings, and boots, as well as receive rewards from Gil, an old adventurer, for completing monster-slaying goals.