Gustav is a spirit character in Spiritfarer.
Description[]
Gustav is a tall, dark brown owl with red highlights. His Spirit Flower is positioned in the center of his chest.
About[]
In life, Gustav was an art curator. He is somewhat snooty.
When happy, Gustav will occasionally play the violin or give Stella expensive Tchotchkes that can be sold. When ecstatic, Gustav will occasionally make Sushi.
He considers Stella his assistant as he begins to organize the exhibition.
Life[]
As Stella travelled through Japan as a young adult, emancipated and in control of her life for the first time, she met Gustav. A German art curator who spent time teaching Stella nuances and invited her to his art gallery in Shirakawa-gō, Gustav had a brilliant career that lead him to travel the world, curating exhibitions for a multitude of museums and galleries. His extensive knowledge of art, history, and architecture sometimes makes him come across as a smug intellectual.
At a relatively young age, Gustav developed multiple sclerosis. His condition physically paralyzed him, but left him with a clear mind. He continued working as much as he could, but his condition stifled his career, soured his mood, and forced his mind towards more contemplative subjects.[1]
It can be assumed that this disease was what ultimately killed Gustav.
Influences[]
- Enjoyed listening to Atul's flute. (+3)
- Has eaten his favourite meal. (+2)
- Is hungry. (-2)
- Has a nice house. (+2)
- Was recently hugged. (+2)
- Feels bullied by Mickey. (-1)
Filing Cabinet Facts[]
- Doesn't understand the deal with Chablis.
- Really likes rugby.
- Thinks the paradigm shift of postmodernist movements was a mistake.
Quests[]
- Five Views of Mount Furogawa: "Some person in Furogawa has enthusiastically asked for my help in completing a collection of traditional woodprints. I didn't recognize them, but they seemed to know me very well."
- Talk to Theodore Raccoon.
- Report back to the art collector.
- Travel to Susan's Museum at coordinates -150, 150.
- Get the missing woodprint from the Collector.
- Woodblock Print (0/1)
- Give the woodprint to the art collector in Furogawa.
- Taillé dans l'Or Massif: "Gustav, upon joining the crew, commented on the "drabness" of the boat's prow. He would enjoy a figurehead very much."
- Upgrade the boat with a figurehead at Albert's Shipyard.
- The House of Bau: "What's a multipurpose area? And why does Gustav need one? This seems like a lot of work for one person! I do hope it will liven the mood on the boat."
- Build Gustav's gallery.
- The Master Forger: "Gustav suggested adding a Smithy to the boat, hinting that we might need it later."
- The Search for Erich Deskmann: "Gustav needs a desk in his office. He has heard of a master woodworker living in Oxbury, but couldn't get in touch with him. Perhaps his partner, working in a café there, could help us out?"
- Find the woodworker's partner in a cafe in Oxbury.
- Find the woodworker in Ambertown Park.
- Bring a Surf 'n Turf to the woodworker. The worker can be haggled down by continuing to talk to him, and will ultimately settle for a Grilled Fish.
- The woodworker demands 450,000 Glim for the desk, "non-negotiable." Talking to his partner at the cafe in Oxbury reveals that the apartment next to hers is for sale. She will agree to take him back.
- Return to the woodworker in Ambertown Park and tell him what his partner said. He will provide the desk for free.
- Fully Loaded: "With Gustav's Gallery fully functional, Gustav is ready to start filling it with pieces. While he should be able to do everything by himself, he asked me to stay ready for any of the bigger pieces that might need to be produced on site."
- Improve Gustav's home with a desk.
- Improve Gustav's home with the Neoclassical Nording Fireplace. Requires 7 Slate, 1 Steel Sheet, 10 Zinc Ingot, 6 Marble, 1000 Glim
- Improve Gustav's home with the Maximinimalist clock. Requires 2 Marble, 4 Gold Ingot, 1 Crystal Glass Sheet, 1 Rose Gold Sheet, 1300 Glim
- The Old Violinist: "With his exhibition finished, Gustav says he's ready to move on, and asked me to bring him to the Everdoor."
- Bring Gustav to the Everdoor.
Dialogue[]
Food[]
- Favourite dish: Surstromming
- "Oh! My! Goodness!! I... I never would have thought it possible to sink my teeth in... In this EXTRAORDINARY delight again. Stella, you outdid yourself. Simple brilliant! SURSTROMMING is not for the weak willed. Not for the faint-hearted. But for me, it definitely is! I could eat two buckets of it...
- "Such a pungent smell... SURSTROMMING, once again! Stella, really, you leave me speechless. Thank you."
- "My compliments to the chef! Another beautifully prepared SURSTROMMING. One might welcome death after such an incredible meal."
- Likes:
- "You know, some people just don't get it. Oh, don't get me started on taste... There are still faint glimmers of civilization left in this barbaric slaughterhouse that was once known as humanity.[2]
- This is... exactly that. A taste so unique, so special... I don't even get why some people would call this an ACQUIRED TASTE. Neophytes, assuredly. This is wonderful, Skipper, thank you."
- "You can taste... no... feel the rich flavours! Quite the EXOTIC palate, Skipper!
- Neutral:
- "Thank you, Skipper! This meal is ... nourishing.
- Dislikes:
- "No. Nope. I'm sorry, Skipper, I won't eat anything FRIED. I might be vain, but I have standards."
- "I'm afraid I simply won't let anything FRIED near me. I don't want the smell to linger on my clothes."
- "Oh, darling. This is a kind-hearted try, but no, I cannot let myself be tempted. Eating anything SUGARY would be against my principles. I don't have many. But I have at least this one."
- "Fortitude has never been an issue for me. Do you not believe me? Well, bear witness to my strength of character, as I refuse this SWEET offering."
- Same item:
- "I've already had this recently. Do you have anything else?"
- "I believe I'll have something else."
- "I would prefer something different."
- Inedible:
- "This is not strictly speaking... food."
- Not hungry:
- "I'm not hungry."
- Hungry:
- "I'm sure you could find something nutritious for me."
- "The lack of food on the vessel is quite depressing."
- Starving:
- "I'm seeing visions from the past meals I've had. That can't be a good sign."
- "I'm starving here. I'm not being dramatic. You're being dramatic."
Favours[]
- Giving valuables:
- "I found something you might like, perhaps. Here's a gift from my collection. I hope you appreciate the value of such oddities."
- Made sushi:
- "I've made a delicacy. Have some sushi! Feed it to the others; they'll love it."
Hugs[]
- Hugging:
- "Well, good. Let's not make this a habit!"
- "I do not mind a caring moment now and then."
- "Good. Good."
- Second hug:
- "That is close enough!"
- "I'm afraid that will do."
- "I'm not in the mood."
At The Everdoor[]
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Game Notes[]
- Gustav is one of the hardest spirits to manage on board. One would recommend that you have released 4 spirits already and Stanley is on your boat
- The reason being is that his favorite food is Surstromming and building a cellar requires Ectoplasm, thus Stanley being on the boat is a must
- May not have had a good relashionship with Stanley, when stanley draws him the discription is "He looks severe! I guess he did not make a good impression."
Trivia[]
- Gustav was based on the great-grandmother of one of the game's developers.[1]
- Gustav quotes the film the Grand Budapest Hotel by using the line "There are still faint glimmers of civilization left in the barbaric slaughterhouse known as humanity." Stated by a character of the same name.
- Gustav tells a little about the history of the German school of arts, architecture and design Bauhaus when he meets Stella. His admiration for this school made him name his home Bau House.
- Though unconfirmed, during Lily's quests, she insinuated something going on between Stella and Gustav despite him being distant towards Stella. It is all is up for interpretation
Artbook Entry[]
Loosely based on one of our teammate’s great-grandmother, Gustav is a peculiar character. As Stella travelled through Japan as a young adult, emancipated and in control of her life for the first time, she meets Gustav. A spectacular German art curator, Gustav has a brilliant career that leads him to travel the world, curating exhibitions for a multitude of museums and galleries. His extensive knowledge of art, history, and architecture sometimes makes him come across as a smug intellectual.
At a relatively young age, Gustav develops a degenerative disease that physically paralyzes him, but leaves him with a clear of mind. He continues working as much as he can, but his condition stifles his career, sours his mood, and forces his mind towards more contemplative subjects.
On our boat, Gustav acts in a rather aloof manner. He is not a passenger that requires a lot of care. Rather, he wants Stella’s help to organize one final exhibition, the one he dreamed about but couldn’t realize during his life, due to his medical condition.
While he may sometimes appear demanding and ungrateful, he never does anything for himself: the gallery he’s building is for all to discover and enjoy. In a similar manner, his seemingly pedantic behaviour hides a deep selflessness: he judges harshly because he believes that humanity should strive to leave a positive lasting mark.
In his Spirit form, Gustav adorns a red poppy which is a symbol of pleasure, sacrifice and remembrance.[1]
Sources[]
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Protagonists | Stella • Daffodil |
Spirits | Gwen • Atul • Summer • Alice • Astrid • Giovanni • Gustav • Bruce & Mickey • Beverly • Stanley • Buck • Elena • Jackie • Daria • Lily |
Other | Albert • Alex • Charon • Francis • Hades • Irina • Masha • Olga • Susan • Theodore |