Kent
| Kent | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Villager |
| Birthday | Spring 4 |
| Lives In | Pelican Town |
| Address | 1 Willow Lane |
| Family | Jodi (Wife) Sam (Son) Vincent (Son) |
Kent is a soldier who lives at 1 Willow Lane with his wife Jodi and their sons, Sam and Vincent. He spends the whole first year away with the army and comes home to Pelican Town in the spring of the second year. Before that, he is only a presence in his family's talk and in the drawer of Jodi's bedroom. Once home, he is a quiet, tired man who finds peace hard to trust after the war. His story is about coming back, learning to be a father again and living with what he saw overseas. He rewards friendship with two recipes in the mail, and his gift list is easy to please with fruit, eggs and simple home cooking.
Lore
Kent struggles to settle back into civilian life. He says the calm of the town feels like a mask, and he admits he does not know what to do with himself without the structure of army life. He wakes at four in the morning and complains of poor sleep. At higher friendship he confesses that he lost many friends in battle and can no longer picture their faces. These lines, along with his fear of the popcorn sound, show a man living with the after-effects of war.
He was held in a prison camp during his service. Handing him one of his hated gifts brings back the memory: "They gave this to me in Gotoro prison camp. I've been trying to forget about that." The Gotoro Empire is the enemy in the war that runs through the background of the valley's story.
Kent feels he missed his elder son's growing up. He says Sam has become a man while he was gone and wishes he could have been there for him. He even asks the farmer whether they know Sam better than he does. If the farmer marries Sam, Kent gives the couple his heartfelt blessing and says it makes a father proud to see his boy become a man.
His time away shows in small comments at festivals. At the Flower Dance the open field makes him nervous, and he whispers to himself to think happy thoughts. At the Festival of Ice he says he likes winter because it is peaceful. At the Egg Festival he admits he is not a big fan of eggs, although eggs are a liked gift.
Schedule
Kent keeps close to home. On a regular day he leaves the house at seven and stands under the tree between the sewer entrance and the bridge to the Beach. He goes back inside mid-morning, then steps out again in the early afternoon to stand under a tree just north of the house. He spends evenings in the entryway and the kitchen. Late at night he stands under the tree in front of the house before going to bed.
On Fridays and Saturdays he follows the same morning routine, then spends the whole evening at the Stardrop Saloon until just before midnight. On Sundays he goes to the altar room inside Pierre's General Store in the morning. In the afternoon he moves to Pierre's counter, then heads home for the evening. On rainy days he skips the morning walk and stays in the living room until the afternoon.
Relationships
Kent is married to Jodi, and together they have two sons, Sam and Vincent. His bond with Sam is warm but awkward, because he feels he lost years of his son's life. He is often seen near the family home rather than with friends, which suits his quiet, private nature.
Gifts
Kent loves Fiddlehead Risotto and Roasted Hazelnuts, along with every universal love. Roasted Hazelnuts are the simplest of the two to make, because the recipe uses only Hazelnuts. Shaking trees in Fall drops Hazelnuts. His reaction to a loved gift is a fond memory: his mother used to give him the dish when he was a boy.
He likes almost all universal likes, every fruit and all eggs except the Void Egg. That makes a fresh chicken egg or a piece of fruit from the farm a cheap and reliable gift on any day. He also likes Daffodils, which grow wild in spring. Piña Colada, Quartz and Snow Yam are among his dislikes, together with the universal dislikes.
His hated gifts are Algae Soup, Holly, Sashimi, Tortilla and every kind of Milk. Milk is the trap here, since many farmers keep a cow and might hand him a bottle by mistake. Gifts on his birthday in Spring count eight times as much as usual.
At the Movie Theater his favourite snacks are Popcorn and Stardrop Sorbet. He dislikes the films It Howls In The Rain and Mysterium, so a gentler film is a better choice for an outing with him.
These gifts are the ones this villager loves most.
| Gift | Image |
|---|---|
| Fiddlehead Risotto | 
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| Roasted Hazelnuts | 
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Heart Events
At three hearts, entering the family home while Kent and Jodi are both inside triggers the popcorn scene. Jodi is making popcorn in the kitchen, and the popping sound sends Kent rushing in, shaken by memories of the war. Jodi reminds him that popcorn used to be his favourite. He replies that things have changed, and Jodi asks the farmer to say something. Telling Kent that he is hurting but should not blame his wife gains friendship. Blaming Jodi angers him, and a lie about asking for the popcorn angers him even more, because he hates lies above all else.
At three hearts Kent also mails the recipe for Crispy Bass, saying he picked it up overseas and wants to thank the farmer for making him feel welcome. At seven hearts he sends the recipe for Super Meal with a similar note.
At any friendship level above zero, Kent may mail a small gift from his toolshed, such as a Cherry Bomb, a Bomb, a Mega Bomb or a Battery Pack. The chance of a letter rises as friendship grows.
Notes
During his first summer home, Kent sends a letter asking for a Starfruit. He wants to give it to Jodi for their anniversary, and bringing him one earns a gold reward and extra friendship. He also plays a part in The Pirate's Wife quest on Ginger Island, where the farmer gives him the War Memento. He may post requests on the Help Wanted board outside Pierre's General Store, and completing one pays three times the item's base price and adds friendship with him.
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Every entry in this group, with its key details.
| Name | Image | Birthday | Lives In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail | 
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13 Fall | Pelican Town |
| Alex | 
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Summer 13 | Pelican Town |
| Birdie | 
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- | Ginger Island |
| Bouncer | 
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- | The Desert |
| Caroline | 
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Winter 7 | Pelican Town |
| Children | - | - | - |
| Clara Mullner | - | - | - |
| Clint | 
|
Winter 26 | Pelican Town |
| Demetrius | 
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Summer 19 | The Mountain |
| Dwarf | 
|
Summer 22 | The Mines |
| Elliott | 
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Fall 5 | The Beach |
| Emily | 
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Spring 27 | Pelican Town |
| Evelyn | 
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Winter 20 | Pelican Town |
| Fizz | 
|
- | Ginger Island |
| George | 
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Fall 24 | Pelican Town |
| Gil | 
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- | The Mountain |
| Governor | 
|
- | - |
| Grandpa | 
|
- | - |
| Gunther | 
|
- | Pelican Town |
| Gus | 
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Summer 8 | Pelican Town |
| Haley | 
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Spring 14 | Pelican Town |
| Harvey | 
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Winter 14 | Pelican Town |
| Henchman | 
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- | Witch's Swamp |
| Jas | 
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Summer 4 | Cindersap Forest |
| Jodi | 
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Fall 11 | Pelican Town |
| Junimos | 
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- | Community Center |
| Kent | 
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Spring 4 | Pelican Town |
| Krobus | 
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Winter 1 | The Sewers |
| Leah | 
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Winter 23 | Cindersap Forest |
| Leo | 
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Summer 26 | Ginger Island |
| Lewis | 
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Spring 7 | Pelican Town |
| Linus | 
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Winter 3 | The Mountain |
| Marlon | 
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- | The Mountain |
| Marnie | 
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Fall 18 | Cindersap Forest |
| Maru | 
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Summer 10 | The Mountain |
| Morris | 
|
- | Pelican Town |
| Mr. Qi | 
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- | The Calico Desert |
| Old Mariner | 
|
- | The Beach |
| Pam | 
|
Spring 18 | Pelican Town |
| Penny | 
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Fall 2 | Pelican Town |
| Pierre | 
|
Spring 26 | Pelican Town |
| Professor Snail | 
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- | Ginger Island |
| Robin | 
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Fall 21 | The Mountain |
| Sam | 
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Summer 17 | Pelican Town |
| Sandy | 
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Fall 15 | The Desert |
| Sebastian | 
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Winter 10 | The Mountain |
| Shane | 
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Spring 20 | Cindersap Forest |
| The Merpeople | - | - | - |
| Vincent | 
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Spring 10 | Pelican Town |
| Willy | 
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Summer 24 | The Beach |
| Wizard | 
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Winter 17 | Cindersap Forest |
| Yoba | - | - | - |