“Elliott lives alone in a cabin on the beach. He is a writer who dreams of one day writing a magnificent novel. He is a sentimental “romantic” with a tendency to go off onto flowery, poetic tangents. When he can afford it, he enjoys a strong beverage at the Stardrop Saloon. Could a humble farmer such as yourself be the inspiration Elliott is looking for? There’s only one way to find out…”
You can give Elliott up to two gifts per week (plus one on
his
birthday), which will raise or lower
his
friendship with you. Gifts on
his
birthday ( 5 Fall) will have 8× effect and show a unique dialogue. For loved or liked gifts, Elliott will say
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“A birthday gift? That's very kind of you! I love it.”
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“You remembered my birthday! Thank you. This is great!”
Elliott will greet you, and explain that he came to Pelican Town to become a writer but no one from his hometown believed he could make it. He asks what kind of novels you like. You can choose mystery, romance, or sci-fi; any choice gives you +30 friendship points. He says he'll remember your choice, then asks you to look at his rose because he thinks it may be wilting.
Gus says he'll take your order in a moment. Before he gets to you, Elliott walks into the building and says it's a pleasant surprise to find you here. He says that he's stopping in to relax after eight hours of writing. He orders two ales, one for you and one for him. He orders wine for you if your character is female.
You stop him before he can drink and propose a toast. You can choose from four different toasts:
"To Pelican Town!"(+25 friendship.) "Ah, to a harmonious future for the community... what a virtuous idea. Here's to Pelican Town!"
"To our friendship!"(+50 friendship.) "That's a great idea! Here's to us!"
"To my good health!"(-10 friendship.) "Well... okay."
"To your doom!"(-50 friendship.) "Hmph. Forget it."
You both drink and he starts dancing where he is. Then the cutscene ends, and other various decors outside the door of the Stardrop Saloon with a tipsy effect.
Six Hearts
Enter Elliot's home when he's there.
Details
Elliot is playing the piano. After he finishes, you can say either "That was wonderful" or "How long have you been playing?" (neither affects friendship). Elliott starts talking about how hard his life is right now and wishes he could just be a farmer like you. You can say either "It's just as hard to be a farmer, you know" or "Come live on the farm, I could use the extra help" (neither affects friendship). If you tell him to join you, he's very surprised and thanks you for the offer, but says he can't because his novel is almost complete.
After receiving a letter from Elliott, visit the museum between 1pm and 7pm. (It doesn't need to be the same day.)
Details
Elliott sends you a letter inviting you to a reading of his finished novel at the library that afternoon.
When you enter the museum, you find many villagers have gathered to listen to Elliott's first book reading. Elliott expresses his delight at your coming to listen. He reads from his novel. Depending on your choice in his first heart event, you'll get one of these stories:
The mystery novel Blue Tower. "It's a mystery novel set in a surreal, dystopian future. Chapter One. From the shadows emerged a man, radiating with enigmatic omniscience. 'Good Evening, Mr. Lu,' he said, the corners of his mouth quivering. Lu seemed astonished. 'How did you know my name?'" (Fade.) "Lu checked Jenu's pockets, then stood up and walked into the bedroom. He quickly found the small golden key that he was looking for and slipped it into his coat pocket."
The romance novel Camellia Station. "It's a romance novel about a train stewardess who falls in love with a traveling architect... Chapter One. 'Your ticket, sir?' Ticket collector Gozman extended a gloved hand towards the young commuter. 'Ah, yes. I have it right here,' he replied, reaching into his coat pocket. Mortified, he discovered that the ticket was missing." (Fade.) "...'Clara, there's something I must tell you,' he blurted as she turned to leave. Clara turned, slowly, and saw the look of desperation in Horatio's eye. At that moment Gozman burst into the compartment, red-faced."
The sci-fi novel The Rise And Fall Of Planet Yazzo. "It's a sci-fi epic spanning thousands of years in an exotic planetary system. Chapter One. Commander Yutkin stepped through the golden archway as the airlock snapped shut behind him. Today was his first day on Planet Yazzo, and all 14 of the alliance delegates had been summoned to the Grand Spire..." (Fade.) "...And as the 7th moon descended beneath the horizon, the planet of Yazzo would begin its sinister transformation... an event for which Commander Yutkin was completely unprepared."
Elliott thanks everyone for coming, then walks up to you and asks how you think it went. He says he's glad that you liked it, because he dedicated it to you and he based it on your favorite genre.
Ten Hearts
Go to the beach on a day when it is not raining between 7am and 1pm. A letter will be sent to you but it is not needed to trigger the event.
Details
Elliott writes you a letter saying he has an idea. You join him on the docks. Elliott had fixed the row boat that's been on the docks, and he wonders if you want to go with him on a "maiden voyage."
If you accept, Elliott talks about his novel and how he couldn't have done it without you. Then he's at a loss for words to explain how he feels about you. Suddenly, he kisses you! You begin trembling. You can choose to respond with "I'm happy" or "You're making me very uncomfortable. Stop." (Telling him you're uncomfortable incurs a minor friendship penalty. It's less than 1 heart and may drop you from 10 back to 9 hearts). You both head back to shore, and Elliott comments on how the valley finally looks like home.
If you refuse, Elliott says "I see" and the event ends.
Group Ten-Heart Event
If the player is unmarried and has given a bouquet to all available bachelors, raised friendship with each bachelor to 10 hearts, and seen each bachelor's 10-heart event, then entering The Stardrop Saloon will trigger a cutscene. If Alex is the final bachelor you share a Ten-Heart Event with, the Group Ten-Heart Event will be unavoidable as it is triggered immediately afterwards.
Details
If the player has a Rabbit's Foot in inventory, the cutscene will consist of a friendly game of pool.
If the player does not have a Rabbit's Foot in inventory, all bachelors will express anger about the player dating them all at one time. Regardless of the player's dialogue choice(s), all bachelors will decide to give the player the "cold shoulder" for about a week after the event. They will give angry dialogue when interacted with, and refuse gifts. After about a week, all bachelors will forgive the player, and dialogues return to normal.
This event will trigger only one time per save file. This event will not trigger if you are married or have given a Wilted Bouquet or Mermaid's Pendant to one of the marriage candidates.
Once married, Elliott will move into the farmhouse. Like other marriage candidates, he will add his own room to the right of the bedroom. He'll also set up a small garden behind the farmhouse where he'll sometimes go to read.
On rainy mornings and mornings when Elliott stays inside the farmhouse all day, he may offer you Coffee. On rainy nights, he may offer you dinner: Baked Fish, Fried Calamari, Chowder, or Fish Stew. On New Years' Eve (Winter 28), he'll give you a bottle of Wine.
Marriage ceremony
Elliott's room
Elliott's garden
Quotes
Regular
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“I have to brush my hair daily, or else it'll clump up into messy knots. It's hard work.”
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“I have to remember to water my plants today. And not with sea water this time!”
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“Breathe deeply. Do you notice it? That's the smell of the sea.”
“I'm entering the ice fishing competition today. Why not?
It's rare that Willy ever loses though.”
When in love / Living on the farm
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“You always smell so good after a hard day of work. It's your natural musk! You smell sweet, my dear. Like a honeycomb drifting on a pool of spice tea.”
(Female Player)
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“From the brightest winter star, to a fragrant fairy rose...nothing can compare with your captivating beauty.”
(Male Player)
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“From the brightest winter star, to the shimmer of an iridium vein... nothing can compare to my wonderful man.”
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“When I behold thy wondrous face, a precious jewel of form and grace, my heart...torn by the dread of night, is purified with golden light. Poetry is the only way I can begin to describe my feelings for you.”
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“My skill with words is unmatched, yet I can't find the way to properly describe your beauty.”
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“I made a whole secret book of poems expressing my love for you.”
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“Your feminine\masculine allure is irresistible today. I can't keep my eyes off you.”
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“My love...I wouldn't trade you for 100 iridium bars. No 1000...Not even 10,000 bars, no. No, not even 100,000 bars! Wa...one million bars of pure iridium...? Don't make me do this...”
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“My wildest dreams have come true...just look at this incredible landscape!”
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“I never had much success growing plants in my old beach house. Hopefully I can pick up a thing or two by watching you. In this respect, you are the master and I only a humble apprentice.”
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“Fertile soil beneath my feet, fresh air to fill my lungs, and the sun's warmth to delight my skin...Life is going well.”
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“Ah, what a lovely day to read a book...don't you think, my dear?”
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“A crackling fire adds wonderful ambiance to the house...every piece of wood burns in a unique way.”
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“Now that winter's over, we've got lots of productive weather to look forward to.”
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“It's strange, but I often have cravings for pomegranate in the spring.”
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“I might stay here and write some poetry. I'm feeling a sudden surge of creativity! You go on ahead and take care of business.”
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“I got up early and watered some crops for you. I hope it makes your job a little easier today. I also filled <pet name> water bowl.”
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“I spent the morning repairing a few of the fences.. They should be as good as new.”
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“I've been taking much better care of myself now that we're together. The bachelor life wasn't particularly healthy for me.”
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“<spouse name> I'm so proud of all your hard work. I'm very lucky to have you.”
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“Don't worry about me...I know you've got a lot of responsibilities outside of the house. I'm fine in here by myself.”
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“I think I might do some writing today.Will you be okay without my help?”
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“I drank too much coffee... my mouth feels about as dry as the Calico Desert. Oh... sorry about the coffee breath.”
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“Sorry if I smell...I was sweating all night in the heat.”
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“I think I'll walk down to the beach today, it's always nice to see the ocean again.”
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“I had a nice time at the beach by myself, I watched the waves come and go, just like old times.”
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“I was going to grab an extra bottle of ink from my cabin today, but then I remembered the Luau is tommorow. I'll just do it then.”
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“If I stay perfectly still, perhaps a resplendent butterfly will bless my nose with a landing.”
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“If you find a spider in the house, don't squash it!Just let me know and I'll take this poor thing outside.”
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“I've had this reccurring nightmare that you gave me a buzz cut... you wouldn't ever do that to me, would you? I trust you.”
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“Today is going to be a fantastic day... I can feel it! I get this special feeling in my nose...”
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“Good morning, <spouse name>! I made us a pot of coffee. I find myself craving this robust flavour nearly every morning.”
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“Good evening. Did you have a productive day, my dear?”
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“Would you still love me if I guzzled two gallons of pumpkin ale at the Spirits Eve Festival? Sometimes a man has primitive urges.”
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“I'm a little out of practice but I plan on entering the fishing contest tomorrow! you've got some stiff competition, dear.”
On a rainy day
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“I think I'll remain indoors today, my dear. The rain causes my hair to go limp.”
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“You're ice cold!Let me keep you warm.”
When jealous
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“So, I heard you secretly gave <name> a gift today. Do I have to be suspicious of you?”
After marriage during the Egg Festival
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“I enjoy seeing you so relaxed, my dear.”
After marriage, before and during the Flower Dance
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“I look forward to dancing with you tommorow, my dear.”
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“I wore my best shirt for the dance...This sort of thing doesn't happen very often!”
When asked to be your dance partner
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“Yes dear? Yes...could I refuse that soft, kind face? The touch of spring-time's sweet embrace?”
After marriage during the Feast of the Winter Star
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“You don't need to get me anything, you've already given me the greatest gift of all.”
On the 28th of every winter
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“Happy new year's eve, my dear. Please accept this [wine] to celebrate.”
On the 1st of every spring
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“My new year's resolution is to write, write and write! I can never stop improving my skills.”
On the 1st of every summer
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“It's hard to be in a foul mood when the sun is beaming and the butterflies are dancing on a spice-berry breeze.”
During pregnancy
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“<spouse name> we're going to have a baby soon!”
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“Honey\Hot Stuff, can't you tell?You're pregnant.”
After having children
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“Two beautiful children...we've come a long way, haven't we?”
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“We've done well, <spouse name>. The farm is doing excellent and our healthy children are a great joy. I couldn't be happier.”
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“I'm going to teach <child's name> to read as soon as possible!That's a great way for children to learn about the world.”
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“I was carrying <child's name> earlier and I could've sworn I heard a "Da...da".”
Elliott's look evolved over the years the game was in development.
Here's a timeline showing how ConcernedApe's art and Elliott's style changed over the years before the game was launched.
Trivia
In Elliott's shack on the beach, there is a framed picture of a green cube. This may be a reference to an object in Starbound called a "Perfectly Generic Item", which is, itself, a reference to Homestuck.