Demetrius

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Demetrius
Demetrius.png
Information

Birthday Summer.png Summer 19
Lives In The Mountain
Address 24 Mountain Road
Family

Robin Icon.png Robin (Wife)

Maru Icon.png Maru (Daughter)

Sebastian Icon.png Sebastian (Step-son)

Marriage No
Clinic Visit Summer.png Summer 25
Loved Gifts Bean Hotpot.png Bean HotpotIce Cream.png Ice CreamRice Pudding.png Rice PuddingStrawberry.png Strawberry
“I'm studying the local plants and animals from my home laboratory. Have you met my daughter Maru? She's interested to meet you.”
— Demetrius

Demetrius is a villager who resides at 24 Mountain Road, on The Mountain, with his wife Robin, daughter Maru, and step-son Sebastian.

Demetrius is a scientist who studies the valley's local wildlife. He can often be found working in his laboratory or outdoors taking notes.

Schedule

After the Beach Resort on Ginger Island is unlocked, Demetrius may randomly spend the day there. After leaving the Island at 6pm, Demetrius will immediately go home to bed. Demetrius never visits the Resort on Festival days or his checkup day at Harvey's Clinic.

Shown below are Demetrius' schedules prioritized highest to lowest within each season. For example, if it is raining, that schedule overrides all others below it.

Spring.png Spring

Spring 16 (Bus Service Restored)

Time Location
11:30 AM Boards the bus to Calico Desert to attend the Desert Festival.
11:40 AM Stands by the chef stand.
1:20 AM Boards the bus back to the Valley.

Desert Festival (As Vendor)

Time Location
11:10 AM Boards the bus to Calico Desert.
11:30 AM Arrives at his booth.
12:00 AM Leaves booth and takes the bus back to the Valley.

Rain

Time Location
7:50 AM In his Home, reading a newspaper in the laboratory.
11:00 AM Taking notes at the microscope.
3:00 PM Behind the counter of the Carpenter's Shop in the entryway.
3:40 PM Moves back to the microscope in the laboratory.
6:00 PM Stands in front of the fridge in his kitchen.
7:20 PM Stands in front of the stove in his kitchen.
8:00 PM Stands next to the bookshelf in his bedroom.
10:00 PM Goes to bed.

Friday

Time Location
7:50 AM At home, taking notes at the microscope.
4:00 PM Heads to The Saloon.
5:50 PM In The Saloon standing next to Robin.
7:20 PM Dances with Robin in the Saloon.
9:00 PM Heads home from the Saloon to sleep.

Regular Schedule

Time Location
7:50 AM At home, standing in front of the sink in his kitchen.
11:00 AM Taking notes at the microscope.
2:30 PM Stands outside, next to the potted plant next to his garage.
3:30 PM Stands at the cliff southeast of his house.
7:00 PM Goes inside and stands in front of the fridge in his kitchen.
8:40 PM Stands in front of the stove in his kitchen.
9:00 PM Stands next to the bookshelf in his bedroom.
10:30 PM Goes to bed.
Summer.png Summer

Green Rain (Year 1)

Time Location
All day Collects samples at a bush near his house.

Summer 25

Time Location
08:40 AM Leaves home for the Clinic.
1:30 PM Moves to the left examination room in the Clinic.
4:00 PM Leaves the Clinic to go home and stand next to the bookcase in his bedroom.
10:00 PM Goes to bed.

Rain

Time Location
7:50 AM In his Home, reading a newspaper in the laboratory.
11:00 AM Taking notes at the microscope.
3:00 PM Behind the counter of the Carpenter's Shop in the entryway.
3:40 PM Moves back to the microscope in the laboratory.
6:00 PM Stands in front of the fridge in his kitchen.
7:20 PM Stands in front of the stove in his kitchen.
8:00 PM Stands next to the bookshelf in his bedroom.
10:00 PM Goes to bed.

Friday

Time Location
7:50 AM At home, taking notes at the microscope.
4:00 PM Heads to The Saloon.
5:50 PM In The Saloon standing next to Robin.
7:20 PM Dances with Robin in the Saloon.
9:00 PM Heads home from the Saloon to sleep.
10:40 PM Arrives home with Robin.

Regular Schedule

Time Location
7:50 AM At home, standing in front of the sink in his kitchen.
11:00 AM Goes to the fountain west of the Community Center.
7:00 PM Heads home to stand in front of the fridge in his kitchen.
8:40 PM Stands in front of the stove in his kitchen.
9:00 PM Stands next to the bookshelf in his bedroom.
10:30 PM Goes to bed.
Fall.png Fall

Rain

Time Location
7:50 AM In his Home, reading a newspaper in the laboratory.
11:00 AM Taking notes at the microscope.
3:00 PM Behind the counter of the Carpenter's Shop in the entryway.
3:40 PM Moves back to the microscope in the laboratory.
6:00 PM Stands in front of the fridge in his kitchen.
7:20 PM Stands in front of the stove in his kitchen.
8:00 PM Stands next to the bookshelf in his bedroom.
10:00 PM Goes to bed.

Friday

Time Location
7:50 AM At home, taking notes at the microscope.
4:00 PM Heads to The Saloon.
5:50 PM In The Saloon standing next to Robin.
7:20 PM Dances with Robin in the Saloon.
9:00 PM Heads home from the Saloon to sleep.

Regular Schedule

Time Location
7:50 AM At home, standing in front of the sink in his kitchen.
11:00 AM Heads outside to take notes by the northern end of the lake.
7:00 PM Heads home to stand in front of the fridge in his kitchen.
8:40 PM Stands in front of the stove in his kitchen.
9:00 PM Stands next to the bookshelf in his bedroom.
10:30 PM Goes to bed.
Winter.png Winter

Winter 16

Time Location
7:50 AM In his Home, reading a newspaper in the laboratory.
11:00 AM Taking notes at the microscope.
3:00 PM Behind the counter of the Carpenter's Shop in the entryway.
3:40 PM Leaves home to attend the Night Market.
11:30 PM Leaves Night Market to return home and sleep.

Rain

Time Location
7:50 AM In his Home, reading a newspaper in the laboratory.
11:00 AM Taking notes at the microscope.
3:00 PM Behind the counter of the Carpenter's Shop in the entryway.
3:40 PM Moves back to the microscope in the laboratory.
6:00 PM Stands in front of the fridge in his kitchen.
7:20 PM Stands in front of the stove in his kitchen.
8:00 PM Stands next to the bookshelf in his bedroom.
10:00 PM Goes to bed.

Friday

Time Location
7:50 AM At home, taking notes at the microscope.
4:00 PM Heads to The Saloon.
5:50 PM In The Saloon standing next to Robin.
7:20 PM Dances with Robin in the Saloon.
9:00 PM Heads home from the Saloon to sleep.

Regular Schedule

Time Location
7:50 AM In his Home, reading a newspaper in the laboratory.
11:00 AM Taking notes at the microscope.
3:00 PM Behind the counter of the Carpenter's Shop in the entryway.
3:40 PM Moves back to the microscope in the laboratory.
6:00 PM Stands in front of the fridge in his kitchen.
7:20 PM Stands in front of the stove in his kitchen.
8:00 PM Stands next to the bookshelf in his bedroom.
10:00 PM Goes to bed.

Relationships

Demetrius is married to Robin and lives with his daughter Maru and step-son Sebastian. Maru is his daughter with Robin, and Sebastian is Robin's son from an earlier relationship. It is assumed that Demetrius is Robin's second husband, because there are 2 books in the bookcase of their room titled "Maximizing Your Second Marriage" and "Practical Tips For First-Time Step-Dads." Demetrius is very protective of Maru, as shown in her two heart event.

Gifts

Main article: Friendship
See also: List of All Gifts

You can give Demetrius up to two gifts per week (plus one on his birthday), which will raise or lower his friendship with you. Gifts on his birthday (Summer.png 19 Summer) will have 8× effect and show a unique dialogue.
For loved, liked, or neutral gifts, Demetrius responds

“A present!... with optimal timing. Today is the anniversary of my birth. Thank you!”

For disliked or hated gifts, Demetrius responds

“A present!... with optimal timing. Today is the anniversary of my birth.
Let's see what it is...
...Oh.”

Love

“You're giving this to me? This is amazing!”

Stardrop Tea

“Wow, this is a rare substance. I'll have to take it to the lab for... uh... further analysis.”
Image Name Description Source Ingredients
Demetrius Happy.png
Bean Hotpot.png
Bean Hotpot It sure is healthy. Cooking Green Bean.png Green Bean (2)
Ice Cream.png
Ice Cream It's hard to find someone who doesn't like this. Cooking or Ice Cream Stand Milk.png Milk (1)Sugar.png Sugar (1)
Rice Pudding.png
Rice Pudding It's creamy, sweet, and fun to eat. Cooking Milk.png Milk (1)Sugar.png Sugar (1)Rice.png Rice (1)
Strawberry.png
Strawberry A sweet, juicy favorite with an appealing red color. Farming - Spring

Like

“Thank you! This is a very interesting specimen.”

Dinosaur Egg

“Wow, an intact dinosaur egg! This is an extremely rare specimen. Now, if only it could be incubated...”
Image Name Description Source
Demetrius Happy.png
Dinosaur Egg.png
Dinosaur Egg A giant dino egg... The entire shell is still intact! Artifacts
Purple Mushroom.png
Purple Mushroom A rare mushroom found deep in caves. The Mines
The Cave

*Note that Dinosaur Eggs are considered Artifacts and not Eggs for gifting purposes.

Neutral

“That was very thoughtful of you.”
Image Name Description Source
Demetrius.png
Chanterelle.png
Chanterelle A tasty mushroom with a fruity smell and slightly peppery flavor. Foraging - Fall
Common Mushroom.png
Common Mushroom Slightly nutty, with good texture. Foraging - Fall
Daffodil.png
Daffodil A traditional spring flower that makes a nice gift. Foraging - Spring
Dandelion.png
Dandelion Not the prettiest flower, but the leaves make a good salad. Foraging - Spring
Ginger.png
Ginger This sharp, spicy root is said to increase vitality. Foraging - Ginger Island
Hazelnut.png
Hazelnut That's one big hazelnut! Foraging - Fall
Leek.png
Leek A tasty relative of the onion. Foraging - Spring
Magma Cap.png
Magma Cap A very rare mushroom that lives next to pools of lava. Foraging - Volcano Dungeon
Morel.png
Morel Sought after for its unique nutty flavor. Foraging - Spring
Snow Yam.png
Snow Yam This little yam was hiding beneath the snow. Foraging - Winter
Wild Horseradish.png
Wild Horseradish A spicy root found in the spring. Foraging - Spring
Winter Root.png
Winter Root A starchy tuber. Foraging - Winter

Dislike

“...What is this?”
Image Name Description Source
Demetrius Concerned.png
Quartz.png
Quartz A clear crystal commonly found in caves and mines. Foraging - Mines

Hate

“This is disgusting.”
Image Name Description Source
Demetrius Concerned.png
Holly.png
Holly The leaves and bright red berries make a popular winter decoration. Foraging - Winter

Movies & Concessions

Main article: Movie Theater
Love
'Natural Wonders Exploring Our Vibrant World'.png Natural Wonders: Exploring Our Vibrant World

'Wumbus'.png Wumbus

Like
'It Howls In The Rain'.png It Howls In The Rain

'Journey Of The Prairie King The Motion Picture'.png Journey Of The Prairie King: The Motion Picture

'Mysterium'.png Mysterium

'The Brave Little Sapling'.png The Brave Little Sapling

Dislike
'The Miracle At Coldstar Ranch'.png The Miracle At Coldstar Ranch

'The Zuzu City Express'.png The Zuzu City Express

Love ConcessionLove.png
Popcorn.png Popcorn
Stardrop Sorbet.png Stardrop Sorbet
Dislike ConcessionDislike.png
Black Licorice.png Black Licorice
Hummus Snack Pack.png Hummus Snack Pack
Jasmine Tea.png Jasmine Tea
Joja Cola (large).png Joja Cola
JojaCorn.png JojaCorn
Kale Smoothie.png Kale Smoothie
Panzanella Salad.png Panzanella Salad
Like ConcessionLike.png
Everything else

Events

When your total earnings reach data-sort-value="25000">Gold.png25,000g Demetrius will come by your farm in the morning and tell you about some research he needs help with. He will then volunteer to improve The Cave to either attract Fruit Bats or to produce Mushrooms.

During the Summer, Demetrius will send you a letter informing you about the Dance of the Moonlight Jellies.

Heart Events

Anytime

At any friendship level greater than zero friendship points, you may receive a gift in the mail from Demetrius. The chance of receiving a gift in the mail increases as your friendship with Demetrius increases.

Details 
Item Description
Nautilus Shell.png Nautilus ShellRainbow Shell.png Rainbow ShellAmethyst.png AmethystBream.png Bream Dear (Name),

I was conducting a field study the other day, and I found this specimen.

I hope you find it as interesting as I did.

-Demetrius

Three Hearts

Three Hearts.png

Demetrius sends you a recipe in the mail.

Details 
Image Recipe Description
Fried Mushroom.png
48
Fried Mushroom I wanted to say 'thanks' for taking an interest in my work. Here's a cooking recipe that I like. -Demetrius

Six Hearts

Six Hearts.png

Enter Demetrius' house while he and Robin are inside.

Details 
You see Demetrius and Robin arguing. She asked him to get fruit, so he got tomatoes. She exclaims that tomatoes aren't what he should have thought of because they're not "real" fruit. He defends himself by saying that tomatoes are indeed a fruit and his mistake was reasonable. He asks you to choose whether tomatoes are fruits or vegetables. Your response will affect only his friendship with you, Robin's will be unaffected.
Vegetable (-30 friendship.)
Really? I figured a farmer would know the correct answer...
Fruit (+50 friendship.)
See? [Player] agrees with me.

Seven Hearts

Seven Hearts.png

Demetrius sends you a recipe in the mail.

Details 
Image Recipe Description
Autumn's Bounty.png
48
Autumn's Bounty I wanted to say 'thanks' for taking an interest in my work. Here's a cooking recipe that I like. -Demetrius

Quotes

Regular 

First Meeting

“Greetings! I'm Demetrius, local scientist and father. Thanks for introducing yourself! I'm studying the local plants and animals from my home laboratory. Have you met my daughter Maru? She's interested to meet you.”

Regular

“Maru helps me out in the lab sometimes... She's a good kid.”
“This valley has a very vibrant and diverse ecosystem. That's one reason I was excited to move here.”
“You're probably growing a lot of interesting plants on your farm, huh? Maybe I'll stop by your place some day and check it out.”
“Robin has a hot temper. It's better to stay on her good side. Don't tell her I said that.”
“Let's see... If compounds in the rhizosphere contain sufficient levels of Carbon-13, then... Oh! Sorry. I was pondering some data and I didn't notice you there. Do you need anything?”
“It's good to take a break from work every now and then. I guess that's kind of difficult when you live on a farm, though. Hey, at least in the winter you don't have to worry about crops.”
“How's the farming business going? It's [crop] season, isn't it? I can imagine it being pretty peaceful, working outdoors with plants all day.”

4+ Hearts

“Robin has a hot temper. It's better to stay on her good side. ...now if I could only quantify her mood levels, perhaps I could model the fluctuations using a sinusoidal curve...”
“Thanks for stopping by. I need to think about something other than legumes for a while. So, what have you been doing lately? That sounds interesting.”

6+ Hearts

“Hi [Player]! How are you doing today? I wish I could make your farming job easier somehow.”
“I became a scientist because I wanted to contribute to the progression of our species. Of course, none of this would be possible without farmers such as yourself.”
“Hi [Player]. I'm always glad when you come for a visit. It's nice to have some company after all this lonely lab-work.”

If Player is married to Maru

“It's hard to do good science without Maru's help... But her happiness is much more important than my experiment!”
“I hope my daughter's keeping up on her math and science!”
“I'm still flabbergasted about Maru's secret robot... was it all a dream?”

Doctor Visit

“The colder season is coming up so I'm here to get my flu vaccine.”
“Doctor Harvey, have you read the latest 'Biology and Medicine'? There's an article I think you'd be interested in.”

Summer

“Sorry, I'm really busy. There's so many plants to study right now.”
“Make sure to water your plants every day. Although, if you're using water retaining soil you don't need to worry about watering as often. It's pretty convenient.”
“If you and Maru become friends, I'm sure she'll show you how to use that telescope out back. Pretty exciting, huh?”
“Hmm... If strigolactone levels could be increased, would it have a proportional effect on mycorhizal growth? Oh! Sorry. I was pondering some data and I didn't notice you there. Do you need anything?”

Green Rain Year 1

“Don't mind me, [Player]. I'm just collecting some samples. This may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Erm... If you see my wife, can you tell her I'm okay?”

Year 2+

“The rain appears to be harmless, so I'm taking less precaution this year.”

Fall

“During this time of year I divert my attentions to fungi.”
“We know a lot about nature thanks to science. But there's always a lot more to learn.”
“How's the farming business going? It's corn season, isn't it? I can imagine it being pretty peaceful, working outdoors with plants all day.”
“Maru sure spends a lot of time working on those gadgets of hers. I'm glad she's so dedicated.”
“Let's see... perhaps the nitrogen fixation level is affected by nematode secretions... Oh! Sorry. I was pondering some data and I didn't notice you there. Do you need anything?”

Winter

“I'm taking a break from my research right now.”
“Talk to my wife if you want to increase the size of your house.”
“Do you have a kitchen in your house yet? Cooking is kind of like doing lab work.”
“Do you have any animals on your farm?”
“Let's see... if seasonal nitrogen levels could be modeled by a piecewise function... Oh! Sorry. I was analyzing data and I didn't notice you there. Do you need anything?”
“Feel free to harvest as much lumber and stone from this area as you please.”

At Ginger Island

“I already spotted a rare crab. This place is great.”
“Can you believe this place? It's teeming with exotic life!”
“*crunch*... whoops, there goes an endangered crab species... #Oh, nevermind. It was just the empty shell! I can sleep tonight.”
“Are you having fun, [Player]? You need to remember to take breaks now and then too!”
“I usually don't partake... but I'm usually not on a tropical island, either. Hahaha.”
“I'll be analyzing this data for months.”
Events 

Egg Festival

Odd-numbered year

“Egg... what a strange thing to eat.”

Even-numbered year

“Hey [Player], did you get a taste of my carp roe pie? ...What? It is the 'egg' festival, isn't it?”


Desert Festival

“Why do humans enjoy spicy food? It's counter-intuitive from a biological perspective.

Unless there's something I'm missing... ”

If a shop owner

“Do you have any eggs to trade? I'm studying the composition of the shell.”

Flower Dance

“These springtime dances can be traced back to ancient fertility rituals.

Hey... You should know about this stuff, farmer.”

The Luau

“This is tiring, honey. Are you ready to visit the buffet soon? *pant*”

Dance of the Moonlight Jellies

“The 'Moonlight Jelly'... what a remarkable species! We're very lucky that they stop here on their long journey south.

It's unknown why they are attracted to light... very curious.”

Stardew Valley Fair

“Robin really works hard on her carpentry stuff... she deserves a little recognition now and then.”

Spirit's Eve

“I haven't seen Maru in hours... I hope she's alright.”

Festival of Ice

“You know what? I probably should've worn a jacket.”

Night Market

“I highly recommend the submarine tour. There are some very fascinating creatures living in the deep ocean.”

Feast of the Winter Star

“I'll probably get another tool set this year... *sigh*”

Quests

Portraits

Trivia

  • If Robin is constructing something on your farm on the nights she and Demetrius go to the saloon, he'll go and dance by himself.
  • Demetrius never mentions Sebastian in his dialogue outside of cutscenes.
  • Despite Demetrius's six-heart event, Tomato is considered a vegetable crop by the game.
  • If the player has successfully incubated a Dinosaur Egg, speaking with Demetrius will result in him giving the player Triple Shot Espresso.

History