Krobus
| Krobus | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Villager |
| Birthday | Winter 1 |
| Lives In | The Sewers |
| Address | Krobus' Shop |
| Marriage | No, but can become a roommate |
Krobus is a shadow person who lives in the Sewers beneath Pelican Town. He is the only friendly monster in the valley, and he runs a shop of rare goods from his hiding place underground. After a large number of donations to the Museum, Gunther hands over the Rusty Key, which opens the way in. His shop is one of the few places to buy a Stardrop, a Void Egg and the Return Scepter, and it sells an Iridium Sprinkler every Friday. He can also move into the Farmhouse as a roommate. That makes him a gentle, odd and rewarding friend for anyone willing to look for him.
Lore
Krobus belongs to the same people as the Shadow Brutes found in The Mines. He still calls the hostile monsters his friends, and he gently asks whether the farmer has slain any of them. He explains that his kind have learned to fear humans after too many unpleasant encounters. He asks the farmer to keep his location a secret, because humans tend to destroy what they do not understand.
He has spent a long time watching humans and treats them as a curious subject of study. When the farmer returns to his shop, he notes that it fits his theory of human behaviour. Sunlight is too strong for him on most days, and the damp air of the Sewers suits him perfectly. Rainy days please him, because the water runs fast and the tunnels grow humid.
Krobus is devoted to Yoba. On Fridays he stays silent as a sign of that devotion, and an ordinary Friday chat with him is only a quiet "...". His shop stays open on those days all the same.
A long war between his people and the dwarves ended not long ago, and both sides still feel bitter about it. Krobus believes the dwarves would send an assassin if they learned where he lives.
Schedule
Krobus never leaves his room in the Sewers. He is there at any hour, every day of the year, festival days included. The Rusty Key opens the way down, and the entrance stays open from then on.
Relationships
Krobus keeps away from the other villagers and is almost never seen with them. The Wizard knows that he lives under the town and quietly steps in to stop any trouble. The Wizard even helps him write his first letter to the farmer, because Krobus does not understand the human mail system. His feelings about the dwarves are cold, given the old war between their peoples.
Gifts
Krobus loves Diamond, Iridium Bar, Monster Compendium, Monster Musk, Pumpkin, Void Egg, Void Mayonnaise and Wild Horseradish, along with every universal love. Wild Horseradish is the cheapest of these, since it grows wild in spring and is easy to stockpile for later. Pumpkin is an easy choice in Fall. His own shop sells the Void Egg, so buying one and handing it straight back is a reliable shortcut once money allows.
His reactions are some of the most charming in the game. Void Mayonnaise delights him so much that he plans to eat half and rub the rest on his body. Monster Musk makes him blush, although he admits the farmer probably cannot tell.
He likes Gold Bar, Quartz, Seafoam Pudding and Strange Bun. Quartz is common in The Mines, which makes it a good everyday gift. Human cooking is a different story. He dislikes almost every cooked dish except Bread, Fried Egg, Seafoam Pudding and Strange Bun. He also dislikes most wild flowers, mushrooms and forage, including Daffodil, Holly, Leek and Salmonberry. Eggs, fruit and Milk are neutral for him, apart from the Void Egg he loves.
At the Movie Theater the only film he likes is Mysterium. His favourite snack is Black Licorice. He turns down cinema trips on Fridays. His birthday falls on the first day of Winter, when gifts count eight times as much.
These gifts are the ones this villager loves most.
| Gift | Image |
|---|---|
| Diamond | 
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| Iridium Bar | 
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| Monster Compendium | 
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| Monster Musk | 
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| Pumpkin | 
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| Void Egg | 
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| Void Mayonnaise | 
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| Wild Horseradish | 
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Heart Events
At three hearts, Krobus sends a letter with the recipe for the Dark Sign, a decoration built the way his people make it. The Wizard helped him write the letter.
At fourteen hearts, a visit to the Beach between eight in the evening and one in the morning on a dry night finds Krobus sitting on the docks. He watches the Moonlight Jellies until a sea monster rises from the water. It lifts its tentacles, Krobus climbs on for a ride, and a heart above his head shows how much he enjoys it.
Marriage
An unmarried farmer can invite Krobus to live in the Farmhouse as a roommate. This needs ten hearts of friendship and a Void Ghost Pendant. The Desert Trader sells the pendant in exchange for Void Essence, and it only appears once Krobus has reached ten hearts. Krobus' shop sells Void Essence, a few at a time each day. Krobus worries that neither his people nor humans would accept the arrangement, but he agrees to it anyway.
He moves in a few days after accepting the pendant and adds his own room beside the bedroom. Living with him works much like marriage, but it stays platonic. Hugs take the place of kisses, and he moves in quietly without a wedding. He stays relaxed when the farmer gives gifts to marriage candidates. The farm chores remain the farmer's job.
Krobus stays indoors except on rainy days, when he stands on the front porch. At thirteen hearts he gives the farmer a Stardrop, just as a spouse would. If he is asked to move out, he leaves for free through the book in the Mayor's Manor, and afterwards he stays silent and refuses gifts.
Notes
Krobus is part of the Dark Talisman quest. Once the Wizard asks for his Magic Ink, Krobus opens the barrier that blocks the way to the Mutant Bug Lair, where the talisman lies.
A Winter Mystery begins when a strange shadowy figure is spotted near the Bus Stop in Winter. Following the trail leads to a bush beside the Community Center, where the figure gives the farmer a Magnifying Glass. This lets the farmer collect Secret Notes from then on.
His fixed stock includes the Wizard Catalogue, Butterfly Powder for sending a pet away, and the Monster Fireplace for the home.
All Villagers
Every entry in this group, with its key details.
| Name | Image | Birthday | Lives In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail | 
|
13 Fall | Pelican Town |
| Alex | 
|
Summer 13 | Pelican Town |
| Birdie | 
|
- | Ginger Island |
| Bouncer | 
|
- | The Desert |
| Caroline | 
|
Winter 7 | Pelican Town |
| Children | - | - | - |
| Clara Mullner | - | - | - |
| Clint | 
|
Winter 26 | Pelican Town |
| Demetrius | 
|
Summer 19 | The Mountain |
| Dwarf | 
|
Summer 22 | The Mines |
| Elliott | 
|
Fall 5 | The Beach |
| Emily | 
|
Spring 27 | Pelican Town |
| Evelyn | 
|
Winter 20 | Pelican Town |
| Fizz | 
|
- | Ginger Island |
| George | 
|
Fall 24 | Pelican Town |
| Gil | 
|
- | The Mountain |
| Governor | 
|
- | - |
| Grandpa | 
|
- | - |
| Gunther | 
|
- | Pelican Town |
| Gus | 
|
Summer 8 | Pelican Town |
| Haley | 
|
Spring 14 | Pelican Town |
| Harvey | 
|
Winter 14 | Pelican Town |
| Henchman | 
|
- | Witch's Swamp |
| Jas | 
|
Summer 4 | Cindersap Forest |
| Jodi | 
|
Fall 11 | Pelican Town |
| Junimos | 
|
- | Community Center |
| Kent | 
|
Spring 4 | Pelican Town |
| Krobus | 
|
Winter 1 | The Sewers |
| Leah | 
|
Winter 23 | Cindersap Forest |
| Leo | 
|
Summer 26 | Ginger Island |
| Lewis | 
|
Spring 7 | Pelican Town |
| Linus | 
|
Winter 3 | The Mountain |
| Marlon | 
|
- | The Mountain |
| Marnie | 
|
Fall 18 | Cindersap Forest |
| Maru | 
|
Summer 10 | The Mountain |
| Morris | 
|
- | Pelican Town |
| Mr. Qi | 
|
- | The Calico Desert |
| Old Mariner | 
|
- | The Beach |
| Pam | 
|
Spring 18 | Pelican Town |
| Penny | 
|
Fall 2 | Pelican Town |
| Pierre | 
|
Spring 26 | Pelican Town |
| Professor Snail | 
|
- | Ginger Island |
| Robin | 
|
Fall 21 | The Mountain |
| Sam | 
|
Summer 17 | Pelican Town |
| Sandy | 
|
Fall 15 | The Desert |
| Sebastian | 
|
Winter 10 | The Mountain |
| Shane | 
|
Spring 20 | Cindersap Forest |
| The Merpeople | - | - | - |
| Vincent | 
|
Spring 10 | Pelican Town |
| Willy | 
|
Summer 24 | The Beach |
| Wizard | 
|
Winter 17 | Cindersap Forest |
| Yoba | - | - | - |