Setting

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.

Races

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  Humans

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  Dwarves

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  Shadow People

There are also Junimos, Fairies, Elves, Goblins, Merpeople, and Tundra Dwellers.

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.

Goblins

Not much is known about this race other from the Lost Book written by M. Jasper. 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.

Merpeople

The Wizard makes a reference to their existence during the Dance of the Moonlight Jellies, but nothing else is known about them. Very rarely, a green sea monster might appear under the left-most pier at The Beach, and then swim south. This may be a merperson. It is purely cosmetic and cannot be caught by fishing.

Tundra Dwellers

Referenced by Linus at the Festival of Ice, when he says "Igloo-building's an art I picked up from the tundra dwellers who live beyond the frozen sea."

History

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.

Now

After triggering the event telling about Community Center or talking to Morris you will have an important choice to do. "Now" is just a short period of time between "Past" and "Future", which means that this choice can change the future.

Geography

Stardew Valley Globe


Stardew Valley World Map

Stardew Valley

A peaceful region located on the southern coast of the Ferngill Republic. Dr. Harvey identifies its location over his shortwave radio as 52 north, 43.5 east.

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. When married to Haley, if at 13 out of 12 heart she will ask the player if they ever thought about retirement. Haley wishes to spend out your days together there.

Castle Village

Panoramic night view
of Zuzu City

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 Tunnellers, Sam mentions he used to live there, and Shane will take the Player to a match for his 10-heart event. Leah's ex, Kel, saids in the in Leah's 10-heart event that he came all the way from Zuzu city to see the sculptures (Note: This only happens if you suggested the art show at the 2-heart event for Leah).

Grampleton

One of the dialogue choices during Penny's 8-heart event may lead the player to refer to Stardew Valley's natural resources by saying "You'll find no better lumber south of Grampleton."

During Clint's 6-heart event he invites Emily to the Grampleton Carnival.

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.

A plaque on the waiting room wall of Harvey's Clinic reads "This clinic is licensed for medical practice by the Ferngill Republic Health Authority."

Gotoro Empire

A nation at war with the Ferngill Republic. Located across the Gem Sea, south of Stardew Valley. The 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

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  Joja Corporation

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  Adventurer's Guild

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  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 is the manager of the local JojaMart, and Sam and Shane work at the local JojaMart unless the player completes the Community Center.

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.