Summary
Audiences have praisedStardew Valleyfor its relatable characters with expansive backstories, yet when one fan asked about the identity of Mona, many long-time players were left scratching their heads.Stardew Valleyhas released a number of updates over the years to add more dialogue and lore to its world and NPCs, but the curious Mona remains an enigma.
Since its initial release back in 2016,Stardew Valleyhas earned a reputation as one of thebest life-sim video gamesof all time, with many highlighting its pixelated graphics, relaxing atmosphere, and intriguing characters as some of the key selling points. While fans have had over nine years to explore the game and its story, one seemingly small detail continues to perplex players.
Stardew Valleyfan air-eel sparked a lively Reddit discussion after asking if players ever find out who the Pelican Town character Mona is. Just southwest of MayorLewishome, there is a small clearing surrounded by bushes with several gravestones. When interacting with one of the gravestones, players are shown the message, “Our Beloved Mona.” Unfortunately, the headstone gives no further indication of who Mona may be, and the character is never mentioned by any of the otherNPCs inStardew Valley. Even checking through books in the Pelican Town library and museum, no information on the mysterious deceased character can be found. As such, air-eel reached out to the game’s online community for answers, leading to wide debate over the true identity of Mona.
Who is Mona in Stardew Valley?
Fans quickly flooded the replies to OP’s question with various speculations, ranging from Mona potentially being a late relative of the player’s farmer character to a random citizen who had passed many years ago. One theory noted thatAbigailcan occasionally be spotted near the headstone, perhaps indicating that Mona was Abigail’s grandmother. Others focused on the “Our” wording of the inscription, suggesting that perhaps Mona was a beloved family pet buried in a favorite play area of the town. Unfortunately, there is currently no known official description of the character from the game, so Mona’s identity remains a mystery. For years, players have continued to speculate the trueidentity of the Wizard inStardew Valley, making Mona yet another curious character to leave fans in deep discussion.
Mona is certainly far from the firstmysterious character inStardew Valley, and the intrigue of potentially finding an identifying clue within the game has helped to keep fans captivated by the farming sim. As it stands, many players are keeping their fingers crossed for a futureStardew Valleyupdate to lay the curious case of Mona to rest.
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You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
