The Guild’s Captain: Kaelen

A soldier from the Iron Hills is looking for meaning in the peace and quiet of the mountains.

Overview of the Character

Kaelen is not your average adventurer. He is a captain who was sent from Castle Village to keep things stable in the Pelican Town mines. He comes into the Valley with a strict military mindset because he is disciplined, reserved, and shaped by war.

Your goal is to get past his defences and find out who he really is behind the rank.

Main Traits

– A new neighbour with a history in the Shadowlands and the military history of the Ferngill Republic
– A system for moving up in military rank. As mining progresses and trust grows, Kaelen gives out official titles, starting with Forward Sentry and going up to his Right Hand. There are more than 15 story events that involve Kent, Abigail, the Wizard, Marlon, and Lewis. The world is integrated with different reactions to the Community Center, Joja route, and Skull Cavern. Combat mentorship includes tactical advice and equipment upgrades based on skill level.

Compatibility and integration with SVE

This mod is for Stardew Valley Expanded:

– Full SVE support with interactions with locations and lore
– Castle Village lore expansion that connects the Valley with military forces
– Adventurer's Guild More support with special events and conversations

Relationships that are different

– Kent: a shared history from the front lines and an unanswered message from an old friend;
– Abigail: a path to becoming a mentor with a romance option where rebellion meets discipline;
– The Guild: close work with Marlon to make the Guild more important in the world;
– Linus: interactions focused on protection to keep the peace for people living in the mountains;

Things and Rewards

You can unlock the following by completing quests and making friends:

– Tactical Boots: military boots with extra support;
– Cyan Spatha: a sword with a frost-like glow made in the mountains
– Guild Supplies: good tonics and things you need to stay alive

Mods that are suggested

– Stardew Valley Expanded (SVE): Kaelen's story is meant to fully immerse you in the SVE lore.

Putting it in

Put the file in your game folder by unzipping it.

Thanks a lot to mariachaaan for making Kaelen's spouse room and making him a marriage candidate.