Bastrom Heights is a mountainous temple area located in the northern part of Starsand Island. The area is characterized by steep cliffs, winding mountain roads lined with blue hydrangeas, and multiple temple structures at various tiers of elevation. It has a distinct spiritual atmosphere compared to the rest of the island. Bastrom Heights is the sole residence of Youfang, a fortune teller and spiritual disciple who lives in the main temple. There are no shops at Bastrom Heights; it is purely a residential, spiritual, and exploration area.
Location and Access
Bastrom Heights sits above Cloudrest Lake on the east side of the island, north of Starsand Town. The road up to the temple complex passes under the cliff face near Green Pasture Ranch. Blue hydrangeas along the mountain path serve as natural trail markers during Summer and Autumn.
There is no bus stop at Bastrom Heights. The nearest fast travel point is the Cloudrest Lake bus stop, from which players must walk or ride uphill to reach the temple area. This makes Bastrom Heights one of the more remote and inconvenient locations to visit regularly.
Key Landmarks
Landmark | Description |
|---|---|
Main Temple | Youfang's primary residence, located at the first tier. His bedroom is inside. |
Highest Temple | At the summit of the mountain. A treasure chest sits behind it. |
Center Pavilion | Contains a stone tablet with a treasure chest hidden behind it. |
Pond | Located at the middle tier of the elevation, between the temples. |
Secret Pavilion | North of the main area. Only reachable by a parkour jump from the highest temple. Contains a treasure chest. |
Treasure Chests
Bastrom Heights has approximately seven treasure chests, making it one of the richest chest-hunting areas on the island. Chest locations include:
Inside a pavilion south of Bastrom Heights
Near the southern gate of the temple complex
Right side of the main temple where Youfang lives
Left side of the pond at the middle tier
Behind the stone tablet in the center pavilion
Behind the highest temple at the summit
Secret pavilion to the north (requires a parkour jump from the highest temple, aiming for the pavilion visible below on the right)
Resources
Blue Hydrangeas and Light Blue Hydrangeas grow along the mountain roads and can be harvested with an Axe during Summer and Autumn. These are valuable as gifts for several NPCs, including Youfang himself. The nearby Cloudrest Lake area offers Fresh Bamboo Shoots (eastern shore), Honeycomb (western forest beehives), and various wood types.
Youfang
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Role | Fortune Teller / Spiritual Disciple |
Birthday | Month 1, Day 28 |
Height / Weight | 180 cm / 66 kg |
Yes (one of 7 bachelor options) |
Youfang is a young monk sent to Starsand Island by his master (the abbot of his monastery) approximately one year before the player arrives. Despite being the monastery's most unconventional disciple, he was the abbot's favorite due to his genuine spiritual talent. His master gave him two purposes on the island: develop his spirit through the rhythms of daily living, and protect the island's spiritual energies.
Youfang presents a laidback, carefree exterior that masks deeper wisdom. He is kind, philosophical, and possesses a gentle humor. He is one of the most solitary residents on the island, spending much of his time in meditation, study, and tending an herb garden at the temple.
Daily Schedule
Time | Activity |
|---|---|
Morning | Practices in the temple courtyard or near the sea; comes outside around 10:00 AM |
Midday to Afternoon | Located in the temple's main hall |
Dusk | Visits Crane Cape to observe the waves |
Night | Returns to the courtyard for stargazing |
Rainy Days | Stays indoors reading old books |
Gift Preferences
Category | Items |
|---|---|
Loved | Bamboo Leaf, Bamboo, Fresh Bamboo Shoot |
Liked | Blue Hydrangea, Light Blue Hydrangea, Celeste Berry, Moonflower, Moondew Shroom, Dragon Fruit, Spirit Fruit, Plain Noodles, Crispy Rice |
Disliked | |
Hated | Tin, Runebird Fragment |
Youfang's preferences reflect his monastic lifestyle: he appreciates natural bamboo products and foraged ingredients over processed or metallic items.
Romance and Heart Levels
Youfang is romanceable and follows the standard heart level system. At Heart Level 3 (370+ Affection Points), players can enter his bedroom inside the main temple, which contains relationship-locked treasure chests with exclusive character-themed decor.
As of the current Early Access version, multiple players have reported that Youfang cannot be invited to move in after reaching Heart Level 5, unlike other romanceable characters. This may be an intentional design choice reflecting his monastic dedication or a bug that will be addressed in a future update.
Quests at Bastrom Heights
Senior Explorer Trial
The Senior Explorer Trial in the Explorer profession chain involves Youfang directly. After completing the prerequisites for the Senior Explorer rank, players speak with Zephyria at the Exploration Club to initiate the trial, then travel to Bastrom Heights to find Youfang at the temple. He asks the player to collect two specific plants:
Trial | Details |
|---|---|
Tall wheat-like plants found near the Waterwheel in Harvest Yard (Moonlit Forest) | |
Echobean | Bright-colored bean plants found in the Homeward Trial area (Moonlit Forest) |
Bring both plants to Youfang for his healing formula, then return to Zephyria to complete the trial and advance in the Explorer profession.