Mod originally published on NexusMods. Link!

Installation Instructions

Install SMAPI
Install the latest version of Content Patcher
Download the mod and unzip the file
Open the Howl Pendragon folder
Inside, you will find:
- [CP] Howl Pendragon NPC
- [C#] Howl's Systems
Move both folders separately into your Stardew Valley/Mods folder
Launch the game using SMAPI

[🐚] This mod adds Howl Pendragon as a romanceable NPC with custom dialogue, schedules, heart events, gifts, original mechanics, and a fully explorable moving castle interior connected through a mysterious door hidden near town.

(There's no Sophie in this made up Stardew Valley AU. Designed to feel immersive and lore-friendly while keeping Howl’s dramatic personality, charm, and chaotic magic intact. You are Sophie, Sophie is you:].)

✦ Fully custom romanceable NPC: Howl Pendragon

✦ Seasonal, weather, and festival dialogue

✦ Custom schedules and daily routines

✦ Original heart events

✦ Interactive moving castle interior

✦ Custom Map you can access through howl's magic wheel door:]

✦ Custom items, foods and +1 cooking recipe.

✦ Marriage support

✦ References inspired by the film while adapting naturally into Stardew Valley.

If you're lucky, you'll hear townies talking about Howl.(chances are randomized)

✦ Calcifer, Heen(the dog), Markl and Turnip head appearances and other familiar details. (Calcifer and Markl has been added as a support NPC)

As of Version 1.0.2, the mod now supports i18n translations!

(Thanks to the amazing work of community translators, the mod is becoming available in more languages.) You can find currently available translation packs below.

Please note that these are separate translation files and still require the original mod to function.

𝜗ৎ 🇰🇷 Korean (한국어): Click here! (Translation by @jjongleee)

𝜗𝜚 🇨🇳 Chinese (中文, AI generated): Click here! (Translation by @Luna0w0y)

╰┈➤ 🇨🇳 Alternate version of Chinese (中文): Click here! (Translation by @Ensilver)

𐙚 ̊.🇷🇺 Russian (Русский): Click here! (Translation by @vica12)

╰┈➤ 🇷🇺Alternate version of Russian (Русский): Click here! (Translation by @ZhenShenius)

౨ৎ˚₊🇪🇸 Spanish (Español): Click here! (Translation by @ichigocake)

ꪆৎ 🇹🇷Turkish (Türkçe) Click here! (Translation by @Sheynixx)

ৎ୭ 🇻🇳Viatenese (Tiếng Việt) Click here! (Translation by @Tevahadoro)

ꪆৎ 🇵🇹Portugese (PTBR) Click here! (Translation by @icyviolets)

★🇹🇭 Thai(ภาษาไทย) Click here! (Translation by @anakin744)

╰┈➤ 🇹🇭Alternate version of Thai(ภาษาไทย) Click Here! (Translation by @GOLFNVKHRAP)

For Translators:
This mod uses i18n, so translations only require a language file. For further info, check Here! If you create a translation, please upload only the translation file and link back to the original mod page.
Please do not reupload, repost, or redistribute the full mod package elsewhere. Mod has been only published on Nexus and Curseforge. Please report if published on anywhere else.
Thank you for your understanding and support!

- His home is located behind the Book seller 's usual place.

- To go fully inside, you must reach 2 heart with Howl first! (Calcifer doesn't trust ya yet)

Right click on the yellow button to make the wheel move.

To return to Town, the door must be set on pink.

He'll always start inside the castle near the window,

and go talk/interact with Calcifer for around an hour every day.

Rainy days - 7:20AM Wizard House. (Around the bookshelves),
08:00PM To his room.

Mondays - 7:20AM Leaves for Forest (Below Leah's cottage, on the island thing),

06:00PM Leaves for Town (Around the water fountain)

10:00PM To his room.

Tuesdays - 7:20AM Leaves for Museum (One of the bookshelves),
10:00PM To his room.

Wednesday - 7:20AM Leaves for Forest (Below Leah's cottage, on the island thing),

06:00PM Leaves for Town (Around the water fountain)
10:00PM To his room.

Thursdays - 7:20AM Leaves for Forest (Below Leah's cottage, on the island thing),
10:00PM To his room.

Fridays - 7:20AM Leaves for Visit to another city through the black wheel. (Unfortunately you can't reach him until he comes back),
06:00PM Leaves for Town (Around the water fountain)
10:00PM To his room.

Saturdays - 7:20AM Leaves for the bathhouse (Railroad, inside the pool area),
10:00PM To his room.

Sundays - 7:20AM Leaves for Visit to another city through the black wheel. (Unfortunately you can't reach him until he comes back),
01:00PM Leaves for for Forest (Below Leah's cottage, on the island thing),
10:00PM To his room.

Note: Unfortunately you can't give gifts to Markl or Calcifer.

Love:

- Pearl
- Diamond
- Emerald
- Treasure Chest
- Fairy Rose
(or anything shiny and rare🤍)

Like:

- Duck Feather
- Dragon Tooth
- Tea set
- Cloth
- Rainbow shell

Dislike:

- Pickles
- (Any) books
- Alcohol.

Hate:

- Muscle remedy
- Bombs
- Trash

2 heart event :

Enter the Mountain between 21:00PM - 02:00AM

Choices:
- Just home... (+25 friendship)
- I don't need your help, freak. Get lost. (-100 friendship)

4 heart event :

Enter the Castle between 06:00AM - 12:00PM

- Howl will ask you to bring him a basket with bacons and eggs inside. You can temporarily get your controls back so find it for him!

The basket is near the window behind the big table.

6 heart event :

Markl will send you a quest through mail, find the item and enter the castle with the item.

Enter the Castle at any time.

The bottle is inside the door's blue mode.

8 heart event:

[❗️] Howl will send you a mail asking a request... Enter the Wizard House after receiving the mail. (Decision will be made on this event that you might not wanna miss.^^)

Choices:
- Honestly...? I kinda miss your blonde hair. (+50 friendship) + (bonus: he'll permanently stick to his blonde hair^^)
- I think you look better like this. (+50 friendship) + (bonus: he'll permanently stick to his dark blue hair^^)

Compatibility:

- Vanilla Stardew valley

- Stardew Valley expanded.

Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli for creating the world and characters that inspired this mod!
Everyone who tests, reports bugs, or simply enjoys exploring the castle.
This Ghibli style furniture mod also one of my biggest inspiration and been used some of their textures!
@mimitomo313 on TikTok for Howl's portrait! (Also, check out their art!🤍)

𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟 Note for Existing Saves:

If you’re installing the mod on an existing save, please sleep for at least one in-game night after installation. When new NPCs are added to an existing save, they may not follow their schedules correctly until the next day update is triggered.
Please also note that their introduction dialogue may be skipped, causing them to behave as though they’ve already met the player(you).

note :

I'm not familiar with the novel, this mod is based on the movie Howl only!

future plans (maybe):

i recently started watching the apothecary diaries my next victim might be jinshi but its still just a thought for now (i have bad obsession with dramatic pretty boys sue me)

Report any bugs on here through private chat or the bugs/comment section or on my instagram @yirehie

Please leave an endorsement if you liked my mod, I'd really appreciate it.

- @yirehi

“A heart’s a heavy burden.”

Howl Pendragon (Custom NPC)