Chapter 270: Just Being Polite
“So, what exactly is a Child of the Wilds?”
Leon had wanted to ask this question for quite a while. The last time he visited Rasmodius, his concerns about the Fruit of the Devouring Star had pushed the matter out of his mind. Now that Linus happened to bring it up, Leon took the chance to ask.
“You can think of them as highly intelligent animals that possess special magic,” Linus replied without reservation. Since Leon wanted to know, he had no problem explaining.
“Every Child of the Wilds is born with intelligence far beyond ordinary animals. Guided by nature, they awaken their own unique talents and potential, eventually joining the ranks of the Children of the Wilds. These beings, sheltered by nature, stand somewhere between monsters and humans. Their social standing is similar to the Mermaids or Dwarves, but they’re rarer and generally more endearing. Most of them are friendly… except for the Hat Mouse. That little guy is clearly a bad apple—a real exception.”
“Are there many Children of the Wilds in Stardew Valley?” Leon pressed.
“As far as I know, only four. You’ve already met the Giant Bear in the Secret Woods, and you’ve also met the Hat Mouse. There are two more that you should be able to encounter in the future. These four are permanent residents of Stardew Valley. Of course, there are also Children of the Wilds from other places who might pass through, or even settle here, so beyond these four, I’m not sure. If you really want to know, you’ll have to ask Rasmodius.”
“There are still two more?” Leon was taken aback. Searching his memory, he could only guess that the third might be the large raccoon that appeared near the Sewer Drain on sunny days in the third year.
Although many liked to call it the Garbage-Clearing Bear, that distinctive raccoon tail made it impossible for Leon to acknowledge it as a bear.
This raccoon would ask the player for four specific gifts. Once it had eaten them all, it would clean up all the trash around the Sewer Drain and in Pelican Town, and even give Alex’s doghouse a much-needed renovation. (Yes, Leon did that on purpose.)