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Though Stardew Valley has no set plot or lore, some description of the world can be found in various item descriptions, dialogue options, and [[Lost Books]] donated to the [[Museum]].

The world of Stardew Valley is described through various item descriptions, dialogue options, and [[Lost Books]] donated to the [[Museum]].

== Races ==

== Races ==

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There are also Elves, Tundra Dwellers, and at least one [[Random Events#The Crop Fairy|Fairy]].

There are also Elves, Tundra Dwellers, and fairies.

=== Humans ===

=== Humans ===

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 Brute]]s and [[Shadow Shaman]]s. Humans also call them Void Spirits.

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 Brute]]s and [[Shadow Shaman]]s. Humans also call them Void Spirits.

=== [[Junimos]] ===

=== Junimos ===

Keepers of the forest. They are spirits that live with the trees. Most of the Junimos can be found living in the [[Community Center]]. They have inspired the [[Junimo Kart]] video game.

Keepers of the forest. They are spirits that 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 ===

=== Fairies ===

Not much is known about them, but they occasionally appear to bless your crops. The description of [[Fairy Stone]]s reads "{{Description|Fairy Stone}}"

Fairies are magical beings which are mentioned in old legends but can also be encountered by the player. A fairy is summoned by the [[Fairy Box]] [[Trinkets|trinket]]. A fairy may occasionally appear to [[Random Events#The Crop Fairy|bless crops]] on the [[The Farm|farm]]. As hinted in the item's description, the [[Fairy Rose]] attracts fairies and increases the chance of this happening. The description of [[Fairy Stone]] reads "{{Description|Fairy Stone}}"

=== Elves ===

=== Elves ===

Nimble and skilled craftsmen. Not much is known about them. The description for [[Elvish Jewelry]] reads "Dirty but still beautiful. On the side is a flowing script thought by some to be the ancient language of the elves. No Elvish bones have ever been found."

Nimble and skilled craftsmen. The description for [[Elvish Jewelry]] reads "Dirty but still beautiful. On the side is a flowing script thought by some to be the ancient language of the elves. No Elvish bones have ever been found."

=== Goblins ===

=== Goblins ===

Not much is known about this race other from the [[Lost Books|Lost Book]] titled ''[[Lost Books#Goblins|Goblins]]''. A goblin (the [[Henchman]]) can be encountered guarding the [[Witch's Hut]], who will only move after being given [[Void Mayonnaise]], which is considered a delicacy by the Goblin race.

Goblins are described in the [[Lost Books|Lost Book]] titled ''[[Lost Books#Goblins|Goblins]]''. The [[Henchman]] is a goblin who can be encountered guarding the [[Witch's Hut]] and will only move after being given [[Void Mayonnaise]], which is considered a delicacy by the Goblin race.

=== [[The Merpeople|Merpeople]] ===

=== Merpeople ===

The [[Wizard]] makes a reference to their existence during the [[Luau]], but not much is known about them. At the [[Night Market]] there is a Mermaid Boat, where upon entering, a mermaid will appear and begin singing to the player, accompanied by a cutscene. On rainy days a Mermaid will appear on the large rock by the shore of the [[Ginger Island|Pirate Cove]] on [[Ginger Island]]. Very rarely, a green sea monster might appear under the left-most pier at The Beach and then swim south.  This may or may not be a merperson.  It is purely cosmetic and cannot be caught by fishing. Two merpeople appear in the [[perfection]] cutscene.

The [[Wizard]] makes a reference to their existence during the [[Luau]]. At the [[Night Market]] there is a Mermaid Boat, where upon entering, a mermaid will appear and begin singing to the player, accompanied by a cutscene. On rainy days a Mermaid will appear on the large rock by the shore of the [[Ginger Island|Pirate Cove]] on [[Ginger Island]]. Very rarely, a green sea monster might appear under the left-most pier at The Beach and then swim south.  This may or may not be a merperson.  It is purely cosmetic and cannot be caught by fishing. Two merpeople appear in the [[perfection]] cutscene.

===Tundra Dwellers===

===Tundra Dwellers===

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=== Stardew Valley ===

=== Stardew Valley ===

A peaceful region located on the southern coast of the [[Setting#Nations|Ferngill Republic]]. Dr. Harvey identifies its location over his shortwave radio as [[Pelican Town#Trivia|52 north, 43.5 east]].

A peaceful region located on the southern coast of the [[Setting#Nations|Ferngill Republic]]. [[Harvey]] identifies its location over his shortwave radio as [[Pelican Town#Trivia|52 north, 43.5 east]].

=== Gem Sea ===

=== 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.

The ocean that makes up the entire southern coast of [[Pelican Town]]. Rumors suggest that [[Gunther]] comes from across the Gem Sea.

=== Fern Islands ===

=== Fern Islands ===

=== Castle Village ===

=== Castle Village ===

It is unknown where exactly Castle Village is. It is known for its "artisanal velvet" as mentioned in the description of [[Earmuffs]].

Castle Village is known for its "artisanal velvet" as mentioned in the description of [[Earmuffs]]. Its exact location is not mentioned.

=== Zuzu City ===

=== Zuzu City ===

The [[Movie Theater|movie]] "It Howls in the Rain" references Grampleton.

The [[Movie Theater|movie]] "It Howls in the Rain" references Grampleton.

===Prairie Island===

===Prairie Island===

Referenced in the [[Movie Theater#Movies|movie]] "Natural Wonders: Exploring Our Vibrant World", it is an island far to the west of the Gem Sea, home to a diverse array of natural biomes and an abundant population of raccoons. The name "Prairie Island" possibly in reference to Journey of the Prairie King.

Referenced in the [[Movie Theater#Movies|movie]] "Natural Wonders: Exploring Our Vibrant World", it is an island far to the west of the Gem Sea, home to a diverse array of natural biomes and an abundant population of raccoons. The name "Prairie Island" possibly in reference to [[Journey of the Prairie King]].

== Nations ==

== Nations ==

In [[Livin' Off The Land]], on the 25th of Fall, Year 2, the host mentions that "it's just a couple of days until communities around the Ferngill Republic celebrate [[Spirit's Eve]]!" This suggests that the holiday is celebrated only in the Republic, but this is not elaborated further.

In [[Livin' Off The Land]], on the 25th of Fall, Year 2, the host mentions that "it's just a couple of days until communities around the Ferngill Republic celebrate [[Spirit's Eve]]!" This suggests that the holiday is celebrated only in the Republic, but this is not elaborated further.

=== [[Gotoro Empire]] ===

=== Gotoro Empire ===

A nation at war with the Ferngill Republic. Located across the [[Setting#Geography|Gem Sea]], south of Stardew Valley. The [[Traveling Cart]] contains goods smuggled out of the [[Gotoro Empire]].

A nation at war with the Ferngill Republic. Located across the [[Setting#Geography|Gem Sea]], south of Stardew Valley. The [[Traveling Cart]] contains goods smuggled out of the [[Gotoro Empire]].

== Religion ==

== Religion ==

[[File:Yoba's symbol.png|thumb|right|80px|Yoba's symbol]]

[[File:Yoba's symbol.png|thumb|right|80px|Yoba's symbol]]

=== [[Yoba]] ===

=== Yoba ===

[[Yoba]] is the creator deity. A shrine to Yoba is located in [[Pierre's General Store]], and a [[Sign Of The Vessel]] can be found in [[Pam]]’s house once [[Carpenter's Shop#Trailer|upgraded]]. Yoba is worshiped by both humans and shadow people, and a "sign of the vessel" appears on the plaque above the forge on Ginger island, suggesting the dwarves may also believe in Yoba. The symbol of Yoba can be found in [[Yoba#References to Yoba|various places]] throughout Stardew Valley.

Yoba is the creator deity. A shrine to Yoba is located in [[Pierre's General Store]], and a [[Sign Of The Vessel]] can be found in [[Pam]]’s house once [[Carpenter's Shop#Trailer|upgraded]]. Yoba is worshiped by both humans and shadow people, and a "sign of the vessel" appears on the plaque above the forge on Ginger island, suggesting the dwarves may also believe in Yoba. The symbol of Yoba can be found in [[Yoba#References to Yoba|various places]] throughout Stardew Valley.

== Organizations & Factions ==

== Organizations & Factions ==

=== Joja Corporation ===

=== Joja Corporation ===

A megacorp that seems to cover shipping, warehousing, distribution, mining activities, emergency medical services, and energy drink production. [[The Player]] used to work for them. [[Morris]] is the manager of the local [[JojaMart]], and [[Sam]] and [[Shane]] work at the local [[JojaMart]] unless the player completes the [[Community Center]].

A megacorp that seems to cover shipping, warehousing, distribution, mining activities, emergency medical services, and energy drink production. [[The Player]] used to work for them. [[Morris]] is the manager of the local [[JojaMart]], and [[Sam]], [[Shane]] and an unnamed cashier work at the local [[JojaMart]] unless the player completes the [[Community Center]].

=== [[Adventurer's Guild]] ===

=== 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 [[Weapons|swords]], [[rings]], and [[Footwear|boots]], as well as receive rewards from [[Gil]], an old adventurer, for completing [[Adventurer's Guild#Monster Eradication Goals|monster-slaying goals]].

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 [[Weapons|swords]], [[rings]], and [[Footwear|boots]], as well as receive rewards from [[Gil]], an old adventurer, for completing [[Adventurer's Guild#Monster Eradication Goals|monster-slaying goals]].