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The Mayor
March 8, 2026 at 03:20 PM
The Mayor is the head of Starsand Island's local government, responsible for overseeing the island's governance and community affairs. He is the grandfather of Solara, who serves as his official assistant at the Community Center in Starsand Town. The Mayor is a non-romanceable NPC who operates mostly behind the scenes, with Solara handling most of the day-to-day player-facing interactions at the Community Center.
The Mayor has guided the island through both good times and difficult periods, carrying the responsibility of leadership with a steady and deliberate approach. He values both tradition and progress, and those who know him say he listens to the younger generation more than they realize. His demanding schedule keeps him busy from early mornings into late nights, and he has personally explored every location on the island over the course of his long tenure.
In practical terms, the Mayor's influence is felt primarily through the Community Center and its services. Rather than handling daily business himself, he entrusts Solara with managing player interactions, profession certifications, and Bulletin Board requests. Players will interact with Solara far more frequently than with the Mayor directly.
The Community Center in Starsand Town is the administrative hub that the Mayor oversees. Solara manages the following services on his behalf:
Service | Description |
|---|---|
Profession Certifications | Players can register for and advance in professions (Farmer, Rancher, Angler, Explorer, Crafter) through Solara |
Bulletin Board | Daily NPC requests posted outside the Community Center; completing these earns rewards and Affection with the requesting NPC |
Town Business | Administrative matters, community events, and island governance decisions |
Solara coordinates the 'Building Starsand Station' questline, a major community project | |
Island Life Progression | The Island Life app tracks progression milestones, many of which connect to Community Center activities |
The Mayor is Solara's paternal grandfather. Solara's parents are dedicated to charity work and spend most of their time off the island, which led Solara to feel a deep sense of responsibility toward island affairs from a young age. After completing her university studies, Solara returned to Starsand Island to help her grandfather manage the town, taking on the role of Mayor's Assistant at the Community Center.
The Mayor's family connection to Solara is central to the game's early narrative. When the player character returns to the island after roughly ten years away, Solara is one of the first familiar faces they encounter. Their childhood friendship and Solara's role at the Community Center make the Mayor's family an important part of the player's reintroduction to island life.
The Mayor is not romanceable and does not participate in the standard gift and friendship system that most other named NPCs use. While players can interact with him in the context of Community Center events and story moments, he does not have documented gift preferences, a birthday, or a heart level system.
The Mayor recognizes the player character from their childhood visits to the island. His dialogue during the early game reflects a welcoming but reserved personality, acknowledging the player's return while expressing hope that they will contribute to the island's growth.
The Mayor follows a daily routine centered around the Community Center:
Time | Location | Activity |
|---|---|---|
6:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Community Center | Morning administrative work |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Community Center and Town | Meetings and town walkabout |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Near Aureleaf Kitchen | Lunch break |
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Community Center | Afternoon duties |
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Community Center or Home | Evening review and rest |
His schedule may shift during seasonal events and festivals, where he can sometimes be found at the event location overseeing preparations.
Speak to the Mayor during story events for unique dialogue that adds context to the island's history.
The Mayor occasionally appears at the Community Center during seasonal events with special dialogue options.
If you cannot find the Mayor, check the Community Center first. He spends most of his day there.
The Mayor's backstory is connected to the island's development over the decades. Pay attention to his dialogue for lore about how Starsand Island has changed.