Francis (Delphin)

Overview

Francis (renamed to Delphin in the Early Access release) is the Angler profession mentor on Starsand Island. He runs the AquaBlue Outpost at Half-Moon Bay, selling fishing rod blueprints, bait, aquarium equipment, and fish-related crafting stations. He is one of the five profession mentors and one of the 15 romanceable characters in the game.

The character was originally named Francis in pre-release materials and some trailers used the spelling Delfin. The Early Access build uses Delphin. Some guides still reference him as Francis, which is why both names appear across different sources.

Personality and backstory

Delphin is the player character's childhood friend. He is a former professional surfer from a noble family who left an unhealthy family situation and relocated to Starsand Island. Even years later, he still holds the player in high regard and is eager to reconnect. He is described as loyal, direct, and emotionally honest. He does not play mind games or avoid difficult conversations.

His daily life revolves around the sea. When he is not running the shop, he is fishing, surfing, or watching marine life in the ocean observatory below his outpost. He takes care of the observatory where you can watch fish and whales through the glass.

Location

Delphin works at the AquaBlue Outpost on the docks in Half-Moon Bay, on the right side of the pier. His shop hours are 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. If he is not at the counter, check out front where he sometimes lifts weights, or take the elevator inside down to the ocean observatory.

Shop inventory

Delphin's shop sells fishing rod blueprints, aquarium blueprints, chopper station blueprints, and bait. New items unlock as you advance through the Angler profession tiers:

Apprentice Angler

Junior Angler

Intermediate Angler

Senior / Expert Angler

Angler profession quests

Delphin mentors the Angler profession from Apprentice through Expert. Each tier has a certification trial:

Apprentice Angler

Visit Delphin at the AquaBlue Outpost. He gives you a Wooden Rod and asks you to catch 3 fish of any type. Return with the fish to earn the Apprentice certificate. This also unlocks the Workpedia app for Starsand Point skill upgrades.

Junior Angler

Requires the Starsand Port to be completed first (15 Stone + 15 Softwood donated to Marston). You must also acquire a personal watercraft. The cheapest option is the Bamboo Raft (blueprint from Neona at G-Power Bike for 300 Coins). Travel to Luminwave via the Parrot Ship and catch 10 fish (some are auto-collected during sailing). Deliver the fish to Zerine at the General Store, then return to Delphin.

Intermediate Angler

Purchase blueprints for a Small Fish Pond and Chopper II from the AquaBlue Outpost. Learn fish breeding mechanics using an incubator.

Senior Angler

Capture 20 types of fish and submit them to an aquarium (3 specimens of each). Click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the aquarium menu to complete the trial. Note that some fish are season-exclusive, so this quest can take a while if you miss a season. Unlocks the Titanium Rod blueprint.

Expert Angler

The highest Angler tier. Specific requirements are not fully documented in the current Early Access build. Unlocks the Cube Aquarium (XL) blueprint.

Gift preferences

Loved gifts

• Blue Hydrangea

• Yellow Sleep Lily

• Moonflower

• Red Tulip

• Twilight Succulent

• Red Beaded Starfish

Liked gifts

• Light Blue Hydrangea, Purple Hydrangea

• Dragonfruit, Peanut, Coconut, Pumpkin, Eldergrain

• Grilled Mushrooms, Plain Noodles, Grilled Chicken Wings

• Mirthshroom Soup, Steamed Rice Roll, Chilled Twilight Salad

• Frost Fizz

Disliked and hated gifts

He dislikes Copper, Bighead Carp, Boxfish, Yellow Damselfish, and Latiao. He hates anything inedible or bug-related: Fiddler Crab, Moonshade Butterfly, Rockfish, Redfish, Bug Bait, Glowing Shell, Red Firefly, Vinegar, Softwood, Gold Ore, and Pickled Cabbage.

Romance

Delphin is one of 7 bachelor romance options. His romance arc plays on the childhood-friends-to-lovers dynamic. Romance is available regardless of player gender. Build affection through daily conversations (+5 points), liked gifts (+10), loved gifts (+15), and completing his quests (+50). At Heart Level 3 (370 points) you gain access to his house. At Heart Level 5 (750 points) you can ask him to move in.

Daily schedule

• 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM: at the AquaBlue Outpost counter or nearby on the docks

• Sometimes found out front lifting weights

• Sometimes in the ocean observatory below the shop (take the elevator down)

• During the Beach Festival (Summer 25 to 27): at the beach helping with festival preparation

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