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11 Aurelis Overview

33 Aurelis is a romanceable NPC in Starsand Island who runs Aureleaf Kitchen, the island's main restaurant on the southeast side of Starsand Town. He is a cooking prodigy and the heir of a global culinary empire. After a major falling-out with his family, Aurelis left to seek new adventures and fresh ingredients, eventually establishing Aureleaf Kitchen as one of the most beloved dining spots on the island. He comes across as careful and somewhat blunt at first, but quickly reveals himself as a passionate food science nerd with genuine warmth beneath his perfectionist exterior.

55 Where to Find Aurelis

77 Aurelis spends roughly 90% of his time in and around Aureleaf Kitchen. He alternates between two daily schedules:

1010 Schedule a (Restaurant Focus)

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1212 TimeLocation6:00: 6:30 AMWalking near Aureleaf Kitchen6:30: 8:00 AMInside Aureleaf Kitchen (prep)8:00: 9:00 AMWalking to Half-Moon Bay9:00 AM: 12:30 PMHalf-Moon Bay12:30: 2:00 PMWalking back to restaurant2:00: 10:15 PMAureleaf Kitchen (cooking and serving)10:15 PM: 12:00 AMBoardwalk near the beach12:00: 2:00 AMBeach area (near Marston's home)

1313 Schedule B (Ingredient Gathering)

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1515 TimeLocation6:00: 6:30 AMWalking near Aureleaf Kitchen6:30: 9:00 AMExploration Club area / Cloudrest Lake9:00: 10:00 AMGathering ingredients in the wild10:00 AM: 10:15 PMAureleaf Kitchen10:15 PM onwardSame evening pattern as Schedule A

1616 Aurelis switches between these two schedules on alternating days. If you need to find him quickly, check Aureleaf Kitchen between 2:00 PM and 10:00 PM. He is almost always inside during those hours regardless of which schedule he follows.

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1818 How to Track Aurelis

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2020 After your first interaction with Aurelis, he appears on the Social app on your in-game phone. Open the Social tab to see his current location marker on the map. This works at any time of day and eliminates guesswork about his schedule.

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2222 Gift Preferences

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2424 Giving gifts is the primary way to raise affection with Aurelis. You can give one gift per day. Each gift type awards a specific number of affection points:

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2626 Favorite Gift (+15 Affection)

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2828 ItemNotesAurorite OreFound in deep Moonlit Forest zones. Rare but the single highest-value gift for Aurelis.

2929 Liked Gifts (+10 Affection)

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3131 ItemCategoryBeefAnimal productBerry DaifukuCooked dishBraised Pork BellyCooked dishCeleste BerryFruitCherry RadishCropChilled Twilight SaladCooked dishForest Treasure BowlCooked dishFowlAnimal productGarlicCropGolden Beef NoodlesCooked dishGrilled FishCooked dishHarvest HarmonyCooked dishLamb SkewersCooked dishMilkAnimal productMirthshroom SoupCooked dishMushroom SoupCooked dishPlainberryFruitPorkAnimal productSheep Cheese BlockAnimal productSheep MilkAnimal productSilken Potato MashCooked dishStir-Fried Water SpinachCooked dishStrawberryFruitWatermelonFruitWater SpinachCropWheatCropWinter MelonCrop

3232 Disliked Gifts (Negative Affection)

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3434 ItemNotesCopperOreGold IngotProcessed metalHardwood PlankProcessed wood

3535 Hated Gifts (Strongly Negative)

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3737 ItemNotesCooking OilIngredient. Ironic given his professionDried FigsProcessed foodRed Grape JamProcessed foodSoftwoodRaw materialTinOreVelvetFabric

3838 Heart Level Progression

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4040 Build affection by giving daily gifts, talking, and completing requests. Each heart level unlocks new interactions:

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4242 HeartsPoints RequiredUnlock1 Heart90 pointsStart receiving gifts from Aurelis during daily interactions2 Hearts220 pointsAbility to take photos together3 Hearts370 pointsAccess to Aurelis's private room above the kitchen; receive a special gift4 Hearts500 pointsRequest board functionality. Aurelis posts tasks for you to complete5 Hearts750 pointsCan ask Aurelis to move in; he helps around the farm (cleaning debris, petting animals, watering plants)

4343 5-Heart Interaction

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4545 A recent patch added 5-heart interactions with Aurelis. At maximum affection, you can invite Aurelis to live with you at Hopeland. Once moved in, he actively helps with daily farm tasks. Watering crops, petting animals, and clearing debris. He also prepares a cooked meal each morning that provides a random food buff for the day. This makes Aurelis one of the most practically useful romance partners in the game.

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4747 Aureleaf Kitchen

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4949 Aureleaf Kitchen is open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. It functions as both a restaurant (buy prepared meals) and a recipe shop (buy cooking recipes from the cash register). The kitchen stocks 28+ recipe blueprints that teach you to cook dishes at your own campfire or gas stove. Notable menu items for sale include:

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5151 ItemDescriptionGolden Beef NoodlesHigh-energy meal, one of the best stamina foods in the gameBraised Pork BellyGood energy restoration with a combat buffForest Treasure BowlProvides the Forest's Gift buff for explorationGrilled FishAffordable HP restoration meal

5252 Personality

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5454 Aurelis is careful, blunt, and initially comes across as somewhat snobby. He holds himself and his food to impossibly high standards. Beneath the perfectionism, he is a deeply passionate food science nerd who lights up when discussing flavor profiles, ancient recipes, and ingredient sourcing. He carries the weight of his family's legacy. His culinary empire expected him to follow a corporate path, but he chose creative independence instead. Over time, players discover his warmth, vulnerability, and genuine care for the island community.

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5656 Romance

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5858 Aurelis is fully romanceable. The relationship progresses through the 5-heart system described above. As of Early Access, the romance system includes daily gift exchange, photo sessions, shared meals, and the 5-heart move-in feature. Heart events and marriage mechanics are still being developed and may be added in future updates. Aurelis is one of the most popular romance options among players due to his practical farm help at 5 hearts and his compelling character arc.

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6060 Tips

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6262 Easiest gift strategy: Give Aurelis Wheat, Garlic, or Water Spinach daily. These are cheap crops you grow yourselfFor maximum affection, save Aurorite Ore for Aurelis. Mine it in the deep Moonlit Forest zonesCheck the cash register at Aureleaf Kitchen to buy all 28+ recipe blueprints. Many players miss thisAt 3 Hearts, visit his private room above the kitchen for a unique gift and character dialogueAurelis's 5-heart farm help is one of the best romance perks in the game. He waters crops, pets animals, and cooks you a buff meal every morningHis schedule is very predictable. Find him inside the kitchen between 2 PM and 10 PM on any dayAvoid giving ores and processed materials. He strongly dislikes Copper, Gold Ingot, and Hardwood Plank

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