Linus
| Linus | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Villager |
| Birthday | Winter 3 |
| Lives In | The Mountain |
| Address | Tent |
Linus is a wild man who lives alone in a tent on The Mountain, west of The Mines and above Robin's Carpenter's Shop. He chose a life in the open air and survives by foraging, fishing and, at times, searching the town's bins for food. Most of Pelican Town keeps away from him, and he feels like an outcast who would like to be accepted. His heart events turn a wary stranger into one of the kindest friends in the valley. Along the way he teaches the farmer to craft Wild Bait, and he becomes a father figure to Leo once the boy leaves Ginger Island.
Lore
Linus is wise, gentle and deeply private. He says he lives in the wilderness by choice and that nature plays a wonderful tune for those who learn to listen. He tells the farmer that trees can share their secrets with anyone who spends time with them. He urges the farmer to slow down, because the noise of modern life lets the best years slip by in a blur.
He is also a traveller and a reader. He says he does not like to stay in one place for long, and that the town's library was one of the reasons he stopped in the valley. Many years ago, he learned to build igloos from people who live beyond the frozen sea. He keeps the reasons for his solitary life to himself.
His life on the edge of town is not easy. Someone has thrown rocks at his tent at night, and the tent has been destroyed before. He is wary of strangers at first and says most people do not like a "wild man". He wishes the townspeople could accept him for who he is.
He has a warm side that shows once he trusts the farmer. If the farmer passes out in The Mines, Linus is one of the villagers who may carry them to safety.
Schedule
Linus spends nearly all his time around his tent and the mountain lake. In Spring he spends the morning by his campfire and the middle of the day on the west side of the lake. In Summer he starts the day on the cliff above the lake and later walks south along its western shore. In Fall he spends the morning outside the Spa before returning to the lake. In Winter he stays by his tent until late morning and then visits the Spa in the afternoon.
On rainy days he stays mostly inside his tent, stepping out only to stand under a nearby tree.
Relationships
Linus keeps to himself and rarely talks with other villagers. At festivals he usually stands apart from the crowd. At Spirit's Eve he stands with the Wizard, out of reach of the party.
A few villagers show him kindness. Gus catches him searching the Saloon's bin and gives him a basket of food instead, because he cannot stand anyone in town going hungry. Robin tolerates his tent behind her house as long as he does not bother the family. Penny feels sorry for him because everyone ignores him.
Leo becomes the closest person in his life. Linus invites the boy to the mainland, and Leo moves into a treehouse right next to his tent. Linus teaches him about the valley's wild food, and the two spend the Feast of the Winter Star together.
Gifts
Linus loves Blueberry Tart, Cactus Fruit, Coconut, Dish O' The Sea, Yam and the book The Alleyway Buffet, along with every universal love. Yam is the most practical of these, since a single Fall harvest gives a supply for the whole season. Cactus Fruit and Coconut come from Calico Desert and stack well for later. He jokes that The Alleyway Buffet is right up his "alley".
He likes almost all edible forage, from Daffodils and Leeks in spring to Snow Yams and Winter Roots in winter. Wild mushrooms please him too. He also likes all fruit, all eggs except the Void Egg and all Milk. Forage picked up on the walk to his tent is an easy daily gift.
Gems and foraged minerals do little for him, except Diamond and Prismatic Shard. He hates the universal hates and asks whether the farmer thinks he likes junk just because he lives in a tent. Carp and Wild Bait are exceptions he accepts happily. If offered a Treasure Chest, he hands it back and says he thinks money is cursed. His birthday falls in Winter, when gifts count eight times as much.
He dislikes every film at the Movie Theater, so a trip there is a poor choice for him. If he does go, his favourite snacks are Salmon Burger and Stardrop Sorbet.
These gifts are the ones this villager loves most.
| Gift | Image |
|---|---|
| Blueberry Tart | 
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| Cactus Fruit | 
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| Coconut | 
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| Dish O' The Sea | 
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| The Alleyway Buffet | 
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| Yam | 
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Heart Events
His first scene can play once the farmer has a little friendship with him. A night walk through town on a dry evening leads George to ask the farmer to chase off some raccoons in his bin. The "raccoon" is Linus, who is ashamed but explains that he hates to see good food go to waste. After the farmer leaves, Gus catches him at the Saloon bin and hands him a basket of zucchini fritters.
At three hearts, Linus mails his recipe for Sashimi. At seven hearts, he sends the recipe for Fish Taco.
At four hearts, a dry night near his tent finds Linus waiting by the campfire. He apologises for not trusting the farmer at first and thanks them for their friendship. He then invites the farmer into his tent and shows how to craft Wild Bait.
At eight hearts, Linus is out foraging when the farmer leaves Robin's house with her. Robin offers him lunch, which he turns down. Saying that it is good to see Linus doing well earns a big boost of friendship, because he values respect for his way of life. Offering him a home on the farm leads Robin to suggest building him a cosy house. He kindly refuses, explaining that he lives this way by choice.
Notes
In Fall, Linus writes to say he has lost his blackberry basket. It lies beside the road beyond the Bus Stop, on the way to the tunnel. Returning it earns a large boost of friendship.
He may also post Community Cleanup on the Special Orders board outside the Mayor's Manor. The order means gathering trash and placing it in the bin at the Railroad. He may post requests on the Help Wanted board outside Pierre's General Store too.
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 | - | - | - |