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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]]. |
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| == 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. |
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| === Humans === | | === Humans === |
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| 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. |
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− | === [[Junimos]] === | + | === Junimos === |
| + | {{main article|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. |
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| === 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}}" |
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| === 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." |
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| === 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. |
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− | === [[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. | + | {{main article|The Merpeople}} |
| + | 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. |
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| ===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]]. |
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| === 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. |
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| === Fern Islands === | | === Fern Islands === |
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| === 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. |
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| === Zuzu City === | | === Zuzu City === |
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| The [[Movie Theater|movie]] "It Howls in the Rain" references Grampleton. | | The [[Movie Theater|movie]] "It Howls in the Rain" references Grampleton. |
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| + | One of the fishers at the [[Trout Derby]] says "I came all the way from Grampleton for this." |
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| ===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]]. |
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| == Nations == | | == Nations == |
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| 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. |
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− | === [[Gotoro Empire]] === | + | === Gotoro Empire === |
| + | {{main article|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]]. |
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| == 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.
| + | {{main article|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. |
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| == Organizations & Factions == | | == Organizations & Factions == |
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| === 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]], [[Shane]] and an unnamed [[cashier]] 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]]. |
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− | === [[Adventurer's Guild]] === | + | === Adventurer's Guild === |
| + | {{main article|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]]. |
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