Marlon

“	"You've ventured into the mines with utmost courage, [Farmer]! We could use someone with your skills. Do you want to join the Adventurer's Guild?"

Marlon is an renowned monster hunter of Stardew Valley and leader of the Pelican Town Adventurer's Guild. After receiving permission from the Order of the Knights of Pythagoras, Marlon founded the guild around twenty-five years before the Farmer arrives.

Marlon is always on alert for danger and because of this, he's not particularly social. Over his many years running the guild Marlon has seen a lot of people come and go. He views his role as a thankless one, but fills it with an air of noble sacrifice. As unappreciated as he might feel, Marlon is well-renowned outside Pelican Town among fellow guilds.

In his limited free time Marlon has written at least two books, and occasionally he dreams of retiring to raise slimes as a hobby. He has a strong friendship with Gil and Magnus Rasmodius, and is respected by the members of the Castle Village guild.

For canon information on Marlon, please see the official wiki here.

Schedule[]

Before the player joins the Adventurer's Guild, Marlon spends the day watching the guild store. After joining, Marlon will continue to watch the store during opening hours but will visit various places around the valley. He usually is found somewhere outside the guild hall on Adventurer Summit in the morning and night.

On rainy days he stands inside the mine guarding the ladder. On Tuesdays and Sundays in fall and winter he visits the grave of Ketra at the Railroad. If the Community Center is rebuilt, he closes the shop to attend on the 22nd of every season.

⭐ All Seasons
Monday
6:10 AM	Goes to the shop register.
7:00 AM	Heads outside to the supplies behind the guild hall.
7:50 AM	Shifts supplies around between crates and barrels.
9:20 AM	Moves up to a different crate.
9:40 AM	Goes back to the first spot and continues with supplies.
10:40 AM	Moves up once again.
11:00 AM	Heads to the log pile next to the guild hall.
11:40 AM	Enters the guild to watch the store.
10:00 PM	Goes outside the guild and stands next to the door.
Tuesday
6:10 AM	Moves to Isabelles grave.
11:10 AM	Moves from Isabelles grave to the guild hall.
12:00 PM	Stands at the guild store counter.
10:00 PM	Goes outside the guild and stands next to the door.
Wednesday
6:10 AM	Checks the guild store counter.
6:30 AM	Heads outside and stands next to the mine entrance.
11:20 AM	Goes inside the guild to watch the guild shop.
10:00PM	Returns to standing outside of the mines.
Thursday
6:10 AM	Checks the guild counter.
6:30 AM	Stands in front of Isabelle's grave on the Adventurer Summit.
11:10 AM	Goes back inside the guild hall to watch the shop.
10:00 PM	Returns to standing at Isabelle's grave.
Friday
6:10 AM	Checks on the shop.
6:30 AM	Stands on the Adventurer Summit pier watching the river.
11:20 AM	Heads back inside to watch the store.
10:00 PM	Returns to the pier to watch the river.
Saturday
6:00 AM	Is already in Pelican Town facing the sewer entrance.
6:20 AM	Turns around to guard the sewer.
8:20 AM	Returns to the guild store for the rest of the day.
Sunday
6:10 AM	Checks the store counter.
7:00 AM	Stands at the cliff outside the guild and watches the river.
11:30 AM	Goes back inside to watch the guild shop.
10:00 PM	Stands outside the guild hall door.

🍂 Fall Deviations
Tuesday
6:00 AM	At the Railroad graveyard in front of Ketra's grave.
9:20 AM	Returns to Adventurer Summit and the guild store.
10:00 PM	Stands outside of the guild by the door.
Sunday
6:10 AM	Watches the guild store all day.
10:00 PM	Goes to the Railroad and stands in front of Ketra's grave.

⛄ Winter Deviations
Tuesday
6:10 AM	Watches the guild store all day.
10:00 PM	Goes to the Railroad to stand in front of Ketra's grave.
Sunday
6:00 AM	Has already arrived at Ketra's grave at the Railroad cemetary.
9:20 AM	Returns to the guild hall for the rest of the day.

☔ Rain
6:10 AM	Works at the guild hall store.
8:00 AM	Enters the mines and guards the ladder.
11:20 AM	Returns to the guild hall to watch the store.
10:00 PM	Goes back into the mine to watch the ladder down.

🏫 Monday, Community Center Restored
7:30 AM	Stands in the front room of the guild hall.
8:00 AM	Goes into town to the Community Center to stand in the hallway near the forge with Kent.
1:20 PM	Continues standing in the hallway.
6:30 PM	Stands in the hallway to the office of the Community Center.
7:30 PM	Returns to the Adventurer Guild to stand next to the door.

⚔️ Before Guild Initiation
6:10 AM	Stands at the Adventurer's Guild store counter.
10:00 PM	Stands outside the guild hall next to the door.

Gift Tastes[]

Love[]

“	"This is a mighty gift, [Farmer]. Thank you."


Name	Description	Source	Ingredients
All Universal Loves
Roots Platter	This'll get you digging for more.	Cooking
Blue Slime Egg	Can be hatched in a slime incubator.
Red Slime Egg	Can be hatched in a slime incubator.
Purple Slime Egg	Can be hatched in a slime incubator.
Green Slime Egg	Can be hatched in a slime incubator.
Life Elixir	Restores health to full.
Aged Blue Moon Wine	Sophia's aged hand-crafted wine from Blue Moon Vineyard. It comes in a prestigious basket riddled with leaves, with a shiny bow to wrap it all together. Makes a wonderful gift!
Armor Elixir	Brewed at Castle Village by Camilla. Fortifies the body.
Haste Elixir	Brewed at Castle Village by Camilla. You'll feel lighter on your feet.
Hero Elixir	Brewed at Castle Village by Camilla. Grants heroic attributes.
Void Delight	It's teeming with void energy.	Cooking	Void Eel (1) Void Essence (50) Solar Essence (20)

Like[]

“	"Thanks. I'll find some use of this."


Name	Description	Source	Ingredients
All Universal Likes (Except Flowers and Dairy Artisan Goods)
Beer	Drink in moderation.
Pale Ale	Drink in moderation.
Wine	Drink in moderation.
Mead	A fermented beverage made from honey. Drink in moderation.
Fried Mushroom	Earthy and aromatic.	Cooking	Common Mushroom (1) Morel (1) Oil (1)
Purple Mushroom	A rare mushroom found deep in caves.
Bomb	Generates an explosion. Watch out!
Mega Bomb	Generates a powerful explosion. Use with extreme caution.
Blue Moon Wine	Sophia's hand-crafted wine from Blue Moon Vineyard.
Big Bark Burger	The Triple B. It has a chewy consistency and is very juicy.	Cooking	Puppyfish (1) Bread (1) Oil (1)
Frog Legs	One of the better-known delicacies of Gotoroan cuisine.	Cooking	Frog (1) Wheat Flour (1) Oil (1)
Glazed Butterfish	A very hearty meal.	Cooking	Butterfish (1) Oil (1) Wheat Flour (1)
Void Salmon Sushi	Is this safe to eat?
Void Shard	The stone is consumed by dark magic.	Apophis
Void Pebble	Although small, it's dense and hot to the touch.
Rusty Blade	It once belonged to an adventurer...

Neutrals[]

“	"Thanks."


Image	Name	Description	Source	Ingredients
	All Universal Neutrals All Monster Loot
	Cherry Bomb	Generates a small explosion. Stand back!
	Cheese	It's your basic cheese.
	Goat Cheese	Soft cheese made from goat's milk.
	Goat Milk	The milk of a goat.
	L. Goat Milk	A gallon of creamy goat's milk.
	Milk	A jug of cow's milk.
	Large Milk	A large jug of cow's milk.
	Red Mushroom	A spotted mushroom sometimes found in caves.
	Razor Trout	An invasive species released by someone... It has a pattern along its body that heavily resembles the letter 'J'.

Dislike[]

“	"Hmmm... that will be a hard pass. My apologies."


Name	Description	Source
All Universal Dislikes (Except Bombs, Monster Essences) All Forage Items (Except Red Mushroom, Holly)
Butterfish	Commonly used in dishes around the Ferngill Republic.
Clownfish	Lives in sea anemones for protection.
Frog	It's very slimy.
King Salmon	A huge salmon, distinguished by its large scales.
Kittyfish	A magical fish summoned by Camilla. It likes scratches under the chin.
Minnow	A small river fish.
Puppyfish	This fish wants nothing but pets and snacks.	Forest West Shearwater Bridge
Starfish	Referred to as sea stars because of their star-shaped appearance.
Void Eel	???

Hate[]

“	"This unfortunately doesn't suit me."


Name	Description	Source	Ingredients
All Universal Hates (Except Monster Loot) All Flowers
Holly	The leaves and bright red berries make a popular winter decoration.
Ice Cream	It's hard to find someone who doesn't like this.	Cooking	Milk (1) Sugar (1)
Grampleton Orange Chicken	Golden and crispy chicken. Served with fresh rice.	Saloon after 6 heart event

Movie Theater Tastes[]

“	"Horror films test my integrity. Let us procure our seats."

Movies[]

Loves
Image	Name	Season/Year
	Mysterium	Fall, Y1
	It Howls in the Rain	Fall, Y2

Likes
Image	Name	Season/Year
	Brave Little Sapling	Spring, Y1
	Journey Of The Prairie King: The Motion Picture	Summer, Y1
	Natural Wonders: Exploring Our Vibrant World	Spring, Y2
	Wumbus	Summer, Y2

Dislikes
Image	Name	Season/Year
	Miracle at Coldstar Ranch	Winter, Y1
	Zuzu City Express	Winter, Y2

Concessions[]

Loves
Image	Name	Price
	Panzanella Salad	200g
	Cappuccino Mousse Cake	220g
	Stardrop Sorbet	1250g
	Jasmine Tea	50g
	Hummus Snack Pack	90g
	Kale Smoothie	120g
	Apple Slices	100g
	Truffle Popcorn	180g

Likes
Image	Name	Price
	Nachos	100g
	Popcorn	120g
	Fries	100g
	Salted Peanuts	120g
	Personal Pizza	150g
	Salmon Burger	150g

Dislikes
Image	Name	Price
	Cotton Candy	50g
	Ice Cream Sandwich	150g
	Chocolate Popcorn	1130g
	Star Cookie	150g
	Jawbreaker	250g
	Rock Candy	150g
	Sour Slimes	80g
	Joja Cola (large)	40g
	JojaCorn	10g
	Black Licorice	25g

WARNING: Spoilers ahead! Full descriptions of heart events are hidden under a collapsing element.

Events[]

Adventurer's Guild Initiation[]

Details
Time:	Any
Map:	Adventurer's Guild
Season:	Any
Weather:	Any
Extra:	Player must have seen the vanilla event where Marlon gives the player a sword in the mine entrance. Player must have played for at least 10 in-game days.
Description: Expectations	Upon entering the Adventurer's Guild, Marlon declares that the player has proven themselves. He asks the player if they want to join the Adventurer's Guild, and then leads them in an oath. He names the player as the 23rd Adventurer's Guild member, and then says the player can buy weapons and complete bounties. He welcomes the player to the guild and says he expects great things from them.

Sewer Curiosity[]

Details
Time:	Any
Map:	Town
Season:	Any
Weather:	Rainy
Extra:	Player has donated 60 items to the museum
Description: Gaining Trust	The player asks Marlon about the sewers. Marlon says they will need to earn his trust first, and he gives clues about loved gifts. If the player has talked to Gunther after donating the 60 items and before talking to Marlon, Gunther will say he saw Marlon go into the sewers once.

Sewer Key[]

Details
Time:	Any
Map:	Adventurer Summit
Season:	Any
Weather:	Any
Extra:	In year 1, player must have 5 hearts with Marlon. In year 2 or later, there is no friendship requirement, but the player must have reached the bottom of the mines at least once
Description: Krobus Intro	Marlon tells the player that they have proven their worth and that it's time they met Krobus, a shadow person living in the Pelican Town sewers. Krobus is under the protection of the Guild, kept hidden from both the town and the Order of the Knights of Pythagoras. Unlike other shadow people, Krobus can speak the human language but since humans are hostile towards shadow people, Krobus has to remain hidden from them. After the introduction, Marlon gives the key to the sewers to the player, which now allows them to visit Krobus whenever they want.

Slime Hutch Eggs[]

Details
Time:	Any
Map:	Farm
Season:	Any
Weather:	Any
Extra:	Player has received the letter saying the Slime Hutch has been built. Must be host in multiplayer games.
Description: Marlon's Gift	Marlon visits the farm, telling the player he heard from Robin about their new slime hutch. He says he was a slime breeder when he was the player's age, and jokes that is how he lost an eye. Marlon gives the player a slime egg and says to put it in an incubator to hatch it, and tells them how to find more.

Galaxy Sword Event[]

Details
Time:	Any
Map:	Adventurer's Guild
Season:	Any
Weather:	Any
Extra:	Player must have acquired the Galaxy Sword and waited a day.
Description: Weapons Cache	When the player enters the Adventurer's Guild after receiving the Galaxy Sword, Marlon spots it and says what an honor it is to receive one. He tells the player about his first time getting a galaxy weapon. He finishes by saying that they can now purchase Galaxy Hammer and Galaxy Dagger from the guild's hidden supply.

Void Shard Event[]

Details
Time:	Any
Map:	Adventurer's Guild
Season:	Any
Weather:	Any
Extra:	Player must have acquired a Void Shard and have it in their inventory.
Description: A New Threat	As soon as the player enters the guild hall, Marlon notices the void energy coming from the Void Shard in the player's inventory. Upon hearing where it came from, Marlon takes you to the wizard's house to inform him of the news. Magnus Rasmodius notices the energy as well and Marlon explains what they player told him of its finding. The wizard asks the shard be placed in his hex to divine where it came from. The shard is destroyed in the process, but Magnus has time to learn the shard was made by someone, and it's purpose is to intentionally corrupt monsters with void energy. The wizard leaves immediately to notify the Ferngill Republic Ministry of Magic. Magnus promises to give you credit for the discovery, but he is later unable to tell you of his meeting.

Marlons Boat Quest

Details
Time:	Any
Map:	Adventurer's Guild
Season:	Any
Weather:	Any
Extra:	Player has reached two hearts with Lance.
Description: Arriving in the Highlands	Marlon explains that Lance has an outpost in the highlands and believes that his boat could make the trip safely. Before Marlon and the Farmer can make the trip though, Marlon would like to receive the following monster parts: 100 Void Essence; 80 Solar Essence; 50 Slime; 40 Bat Wing; 30 Bug Meat.. (Hold each quantity in a stack and give to Marlon as if gifting.) The day after the last item is delivered, Marlon visits the farm and tells the Farmer to come back to the guild hall. Once at the guild hall, a cutscene will trigger, that takes the farmer to the highlands for the first time.