Setting

Much of the Stardew Valley storyline is loosely located between townsfolk comments and the descriptions of items scattered across the valley.

This page is a place to collect and organize that information, and should be used alongside the canon Setting page on the official wiki.

## Geography

### **Grampleton**

Only briefly mentioned prior to Stardew Valley Expanded, Grampleton is now frequently discussed and visited by the townspeople of the Valley.

### **Chestervale**

Chestervale is another town in the Ferngill Republic. It is reachable by train from Pelican Town, as Susan speaks of visiting her brother and his daughter there. The town is likely further out in the countryside, as they have orchards large enough to require seasonal labor to harvest the fruit. Susan also raves about their melon seeds, calling them "the finest in the region." Victor and Olivia's seamstress also lives in Chestervale. She designs and tailors clothes for both of members of the Jenkins family.

However, Andy also says Chestervale is not the nicest place in the Ferngill Republic, but the housing prices are cheaper. This seems confirmed again by Andy and Olivia, the first saying his strawberries are well received in Chestervale, and the second saying she thinks Fairhaven Farm crops are shipped to lower income areas.

Speculation

Claire's home might be in the Chestervale area. She both lives next to an orchard (Smith Orchard), and comments that her countryside property is cheap.

### **Zuzu City**

A large bustling city an hour commute from Pelican Town. Host to the largest event venue in the Ferngill Republic: the Zuzu City Convention Center - where the annual Zuzu City Comicon is held. The city also hosts opera, charity events, and silent auctions. Victor was born and raised in Zuzu City and attended Pellcar University before he and Olivia moved to Pelican Town. Many of the volumes in the Jenkins' library came from the book shops here. Zuzu City is also where Susan sells most of her yearly melon crops. Several medical specialists are available for town residents able to make the journey as well.

### **Pine-Mesa City**

Home of the farmer before moving to Stardew Valley. This is where their parents are still located, and where their grandfather retired after leaving the farm. It is not as large as Zuzu city. The sole developer of "Journey of the Prairie King," ConcernedApe, is from Pine-Mesa City as well. It is also one of the cities Susan exports Emerald Farm crops to.

### **Everton**

The original home of Morgan before coming to Stardew Valley. According to Morgan, the town is in the mountains north of Pelican Town, perhaps indicating they are inside the Corneal Mountains. Monsters living under the mountains around Everton attack the town frequently enough to cause a local problem, suggesting a sister guild may be located in Everton and their companion witch or wizard was who discovered Morgan's gift with magic.

### **Corneal Mountains**

The mountain range north of Pelican Town where the mines are located. According to "Stories of the Smoluanu" by M. Jasper, the Corneal Mountains were one of several ranges to hold an ancient dwarven city over a thousand years before the arrival of the player to Stardew Valley. The range is also mentioned by name in the title Marlon's book ""Venturing into Corneal Mountain" found in the Jenkins' library, and by Ekon when he visits the Adventurer's Guild.

### **The Continent of Galdora**

The Continent of Galdora is home to the Crimson Badlands, a magic-blighted wasteland full of monsters. The residents of Castle Village, a city in the Badlands, maintain constant vigilance against the threat of these corrupted monsters. Its location in relation to the Ferngill Republic and Stardew Valley is unknown.

### **Castle Village**

A walled city within the Crimson Badlands. It holds a very active Adventurer's Guild who guard both the city and the outside world from the threats in the Badlands. Entrance into the city is by invitation only, and it is protected by a magical barrier maintained by the guild's witch Camilla. Castle Village is not just home to warriors and monster hunters. It also is home to civilians and excellent artisans. Trade between the guild of Castle Village and the guild of Pelican Town is frequent, including weapons and armor.

## Organizations

### **The Order of the Knights of Pythagoras**

The parent organization of the Adventurer's Guild in Pelican Town. The Order is sworn to protect humans from corrupted monsters all across the world. They consist of over fifty guilds or clans, each with at least one witch or wizard assisting with magical support. Currently only three of these 50 guilds are mentioned by name.

#### **Pelican Town Adventurer's Guild**

Founded by Marlon 25 years ago. While it once hosted more members, by the time the player joins only Marlon and Gil remain - with Rasmodius assisting. Since the player is the 23rd member, this means twenty members have either died or moved elsewhere since Marlon opened the guild. Graves of some of these members are located north of Pelican Town above the Railroad.

#### **Castle Village Adventurer's Guild**

A well seasoned guild holding back the monsters of the Crimson Badlands. Camilla is their Ministry of Magic representative and also has say over who gets invited into the town. Alesia and Isaac are two monster hunters. The guild leader may be a man named Brock who visits the Adventurer's Guild on the 10th and 24th of every season. This is currently unconfirmed.

#### **The First Slash Clan**

Protectors of the Fern Islands. They are known for their distinct blue cloaks and knowledge of spear fighting. Their guild leader is Ekon, a renowned fighter and friend of Marlon. The two co-authored "The First Slash - Monster Hunter Clan of Fern Islands" and meet twice a season to venture into the mines.

### **Ferngill Republic Ministry of Magic**

A strict institution requiring registry to enter. Mages take an oath to follow the 'Merlin Doctrine' which requires them to adhere to the orders of the Ministry. When a person is discovered to have the gift of magic, the Ministry assigns the young witch or wizard to study with a practicing mage. Both the younger and elder mage have no say in where they go or whether they get a pupil. The Ministry has final say.

Witches and Wizards of the order are able to choose their own homes, according to Rasmodius, but once they do they are sworn to protect the land they live on with a magical barrier that keeps local corrupted monsters from entering. These mages work with local guilds to imbue weapons with the magical energy needed to slay these corrupt monsters. Nearby mages and their guilds will also assist each other as needed.

A portal to the Ferngill Republic Ministry of Magic is found in the basement of Rasmodius' tower, but does not function for the player.

## References

1. ↑  4 Heart Event / Fall Dialog
2. ↑ Brock confers with Gil over Castle Village documentation; Brock is of a similar age to Marlon and is a palette swap of Ekon, leader of The First Slash
3. ↑ Victor 2 Heart Event