#the diary of farmer demeter

[olympusfarm]

You open the well-worn journal. the cardboard front-cover is severely faded. the yellowed pages protest as you open it up. the first page is blank but the second page is filled with cramped cursive handwriting.

Winter 20, Year Two

I really don't know what to put in here. I found this journal in my mailbox this morning, with no real explanation.

So I guess I'll start at the beginning.

I came to Stardew Valley almost two years ago now. I guess I would say my life back in Zuzu city was a comfortable one. After graduating college with a bachelors degree in botany, I got a job as a bartender at a club near my apartment. my apartment was small, but I liked it enough.

It always felt like something was missing, though. When my grandfather Uranos died and left the farm in my name, I decided it was worth a shot. I might as well use my bachelors degree for something.

Life here is good. I quickly became friends with Linus and Rasmodius. Linus has always been nice to me, and I know Rasmodius cares, even though he doesn't show it much. I don't often have time to visit them anymore, but I try to visit them when I have time.

The farm is doing well, and the community center is slowly getting restored. The fish tank and bulletin board have been giving me some trouble though. I've made it to the bottom of the mines and am trying to get to level 25 of skull caverns for Qi. My animals are doing well, I have two chickens named Helen and Hypnos, a duck named Hector, a cow named Helios, and a goat named Pan. I don't worry about money for the most part and I redecorated my cabin recently. I like how it looks.

Other than Rasmodius and Linus, I've been getting closer with some of the townspeople. Abigail is slowly becoming one of my best friends along with Alex, I've come to learn that George is not as mean as he makes himself out to be, Pam really cares about the town when she's not drunk, Emily is very caring and kind, Leah is super talented, Harvey is shy, but cares a lot about the well being of everyone, and Maru is probably the smartest person out of everyone in town.

Shane is the only one I have yet to figure out. Even though I give him tons of gifts and he seems to like them, he still acts so mean to me. He doesn't make any sense. I know there's a sweet side of him down there somewhere.

Regardless, I feel more at home here than I have ever felt.

I think I can really make a life for myself here.

-D.O.

You close the journal delicately and place it in the backpack you brought. You could read more, but it's getting dark and you should head back to Pierre's, where you've been staying for the time being. You'll read more later.

Next ->

[olympusfarm]

Today was good. you found the mushroom cave at the back of the farm, and an abandoned building you think was probably a greenhouse at some point. there are fruit trees everywhere, and the overgrown paths are actually quite pretty. you'll explore the west part of the farm tomorrow, but you're back at Pierre's for now. After a quick dinner and your bedtime routine, you settle down with the journal.

Spring 1, Year Three

I had the strangest dream last night... I can't quite remember all of it but I remember Grandpa Uranos was there, and he sounded... disappointed? I don't know why but I feel more than ever I need to stop moping around and really get to work on my farm.

I got to level 25 in the mines yesterday, and oddly it seems like nothing has changed. I'm sure Mr. Qi will send a letter in the mail soon...

In the meantime I'm going to try to get closer with Shane. I know he's really very nice, I've seen it. He's so kind to Jas, and I've seen him work with the animals on Marnie's farm. There's a kind soul in there, he just needs to warm up to me.

-D.O.

You start as you hear Alex enter the house. From your place in front of the fireplace you hear her exchange a couple words with Hailey, who's at the cashier currently. You hear your name and your mom’s name a couple times, then Shane leaves. You decide to go to the kitchen for a snack before you read the next journal entry.

<- Previous | Next ->

[olympusfarm]

It's late when you get back to Pierre's. Regardless, you decide to read some of the diary before bed. the next entry is short, only a couple sentences.

Winter 25, Year Two

I missed the Feast of the Winter Star. I hope Jodi doesn't hate me for not getting her a gift. I got so caught up with renovations on the farm I totally forgot.

Anyway, I almost have enough Jade to get me the staircases I need for Qi's challenge. I think I can get to level 25 before the end of winter. So, at least there's some good news.

-D.O.

You close the journal gently and set it on your nightstand. Maybe you'll read some more tomorrow morning.

<- Previous | Next ->