Ste

**Ste** **Reddy** is a massive Minotaur living in his farm at Farmstead.

## Description

Ste is an exceptionally tall Minotaur with a long bovine tail. The sheer mass of his frame demands attention as well as his incredibly well-defined muscles under his thick, dark skin. His massive body radiates heat, making him the perfect cuddle buddy on a cold winter night. He has large, sharp-pointed Ebony horns emerging from just above his gold goop pierced bovine ears. A dense mop of locked hair cascades down his head in an unruly manner and mingle with a scraggly beard. He seems to have an old soul; his wise gaze can appease the most stressed-out adventurer.

## First encounter

Ste is first encountered in Vicoria's lair after having rescued Korg. When Korg leaves, the succubus makes him her prisoner.

You can free him from the lair by finding a new playtoy for Vicoria, such as Arion. Ste will thank you for freeing him and will like you a lot more. Ste's likes are required to progress *Country Road* . So, it is ideal that you pick this method for a more streamlined experience.

You can also beat the succubus in a fight and free the Minotaur yourself, but he'll dislike you for doing this. Ste's likes will be reduced by 20 which can be easily corrected via doing his quests and conversations but the former option is more optimal.

## A new road

Upon the conclusion of *Country Road* and New Road has been discovered, you have a chance to further or damage the relationships of Logan and Ste based on your choice with Logan in *Bandit Camp*.

#### Encouraged Logan

If you encouraged Logan during *Bandit Camp* you'll miss out on gaining a heart with Ste. Here are the options to prevent losing hearts with Ste.

1. Head to Farmstead and choose *"Go straight to the house"* in the hour range of 12:00 and 19:59 and you'll have these choices:
	* *"I need to check on Ste..."*
	* *"I'm worried about Logan..."*
2. Choose *"I need to check on Ste..."*
If you choose *"I'm worried about Logan..."* you'll lose -1Ste heart and you'll have a negative relationship with him.

#### Discouraged Logan

If you discouraged Logan during *Bandit Camp* you'll gain 1 heart with Ste. Here are the options to get that heart.

1. Head to Farmstead and choose *"Go straight to the house"* in the hour range of 12:00 and 19:59 and you'll have these options:
	* *"I want to protect everyone!"*
	* *I want to be there for Ste."*
2. Choose *"I want to be there for Ste."*
3. Choose *"Try another time."* and gain +1Ste heart.
If you choose *"Logan could catch us"*, lose -1Ste heart.
If you choose *"Take hold of the situation"*, lose -1Logan heart and have a tenuous relation with Ste.

## Sending Ste to Bareshade

1. Requirements:
	* Completed *Bernard's Sickness*
	* Completed *Full Moon*
2. Head to the Farmstead.
*If this is the player's first time at the Farmstead then Ste's home must be found first. Choose* "Inspect the area" *with a 10% chance to find Ste's home. If the player has a Big Garden at their own home, the chance increases to 30%. Once found, the player must succeed on a stat check of 15 Strength with a 1-5 modifier to unlock access to Ste's home permanently*
	1. Choose *"Disarm"*.
3. Speak to Ste on all available topics to unlock the topic *"Can I help you in any way here on the farm?"* to be able to obtain likes for Ste.
4. End the conversation and choose *"Inspect the area"* until you've found the playground. If the option isn't available, it means all places have been found and you can proceed to the next step.
5. Complete quests for Ste until you have at least 35 likes.

Bug!Affects up to public version 0.62.
*Although the game says to visit Ste between 6:00 to 13:00, the actual times are 6:00 to 12:00*
1. In the hour range of 6:00 to 12:00, speak to Ste on the topic: *"Weening the calves"*, requires 25 likes.
2. In the hour range of 6:00 to 12:00, speak to Ste on the topic: *"Going to Bareshade"*, requires 35 likes, and complete the scene choosing any options you want. If you allowed the lizardfolk to be corrupted by lust in the conclusion for *Curse of Lust* then avoid being honest or deceptive when Ste mentions them.

## Ste's Hut Visits

After completing *Country Road* Ste will have a chance to arrive at your house in the mornings and you can invite Korg over as detailed below: Please note: 1 Ste heart and 40 likes from Ste is required. You can introduce Korg to Ste at during the 1st visit but Korg must have 1 heart at the 2nd visit to invite him inside. **The 2nd visit will only occur at least 1 week after the 1st visit,** again the 2nd visit is RNG as well. So it may take a few tries.

* 1st Visit
* 2nd Visit

1. Once all the requisites have been completed, Korg will notify you that there is a quest waiting at the door. Pick *"I have time for guests"*
2. Then you will be presented with 4 dialogue options, Don't worry, if you have missed the *"Properly introduce Korg"* option in the 1st visit, it will be there in Ste's 2nd visit. The other two options will raise Ste's likes more.
	* Leave *"Ask about the bundle"* to last as that will cut off other dialogue options.
3. Now you will be presented with the options: *"Let's chat some!"* and*"Let's eat, I am hungry!"*
	* *"Let's chat some!"* opens up further questions to ask Ste, leave *"Have Dessert"* option last as it will cut off all the other options this will make Ste like you more no matter what you pick after he says goodbye to you.
	* *"Let's eat, I am hungry!"* option will have Ste and you cook and eat food all while speaking about the disappearance of hornets at his farm after the new road was completed. This will also raise this likes.

1. Once all the requisites have been completed, Korg will notify you that there is a quest waiting at the door. Pick *"I have time for guests"*
2. To start of there will be the same 4 options as the 1st visit, if you haven't introduced korg or given Ste the ribbon and there will be the *"Make Lunch"* This option will also cut off the rest, so leave this until last.
3. The 3rd set of options are to *"Invite Korg"* or to *"Eat with Ste Alone"*
4. *"Invite Korg"* Ste will be welcoming to inviting Korg inside, now you will be presented with *"Potatoes and Meat"* or *"Sweet Pastry"*.
	* *"Potatoes and Meat"* option will give another option to add in 1 Aphrodisiac. In which will guarantee a lewd scene between the three of you regardless of what option you pick on the next question.
		+ They will sit down and start speaking about what weapons they prefer then they will ask you.*"Blunt Weapons"* will grant you a Ste like. The other options won't grant you a Ste like. Nevertheless, the aphrodisiac will start to take effect on them and the lewd scene starts.
		+ Then at the end of the lewd scene Korg will appreciate you inviting him in your home date. Thus, gaining a Korg like as well.
		+ Selecting the *"Sweet Pastry"* option will start a wholesome but non lewd belly play scene. You will also gain a Korg like at the end.
5. Choosing to *"Eat with Ste Alone"* will offer you two different meals to cook with him as follows: *"Red Pupl and Murshrooms"* or *"Mushroom and Meat and Potato and Corn"*
	* *"Red Pupl and Murshrooms"* selection will make Ste flirt with you but nothing too explicit, while you two reminisce over Madeline's pastries. After that you will be given the option to *"Cuddle him for a bit"* or *"Say Goodbye"*. Cuddling him wil only be you resting beside him in your couch. Both options will make Ste like you more.
		+ *"Mushroom and Meat and Potato and Corn"* is the more lewd option given that you have at least one Aphrodisiac.
		+ Your conversation with Ste will continue until the effects of the aphrodisiac kick in and you sit on his lap.
		+ So you are now faced with either *"Make the first move"* or *"Let him Make the first move"*. Both of these lewd options are similar but end in the couch breaking. In which, Ste and the MC use that as an opportunity to end things there. Ste will like you more after that interaction in both routes.
		+ Picking the *"I really shouldn't"* option will only enable a relatively light conversation between you and Ste. After, he is finished eating your cooking, he will thank you for your hospitality. Gaining you another like.

## Talk

### Quests

* *Ratkin looters*
* *Flying menace*
* *Gotta Ste hydrated*