| Starborn Valley | |
|---|---|
 Screenshot from Paper Mario | |
| Appears in | Paper Mario (2000) |
| Greater location | Shiver Region |
| Ruler | Merle |
| Inhabitants | Star Kids, Ninjis, Toads (notably Frost T.) |
Starborn Valley is the place where Star Kids, like Twink, are born in Paper Mario. Merlon's son, Merle lives here and, with help from a group of Ninji, raise the Star Kids before they leave for Star Haven. While Mario and his partners visit this place, they learn from Merle that the last of the Star Spirits is being held in the Crystal Palace. To get to Starborn Valley, Mario needs to trek across Shiver Snowfield. Frost T. as well as other Toads also lives here.
Before Mario reaches Starborn Valley, Monstar appears and fights him, but turns out to be the Star Kids in disguise, who were trying to protect the valley and did not realize who Mario was. Merle later apologizes for the trouble they caused.
CharactersEdit
ItemsEdit
| Item | Image | Location | Location Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarf | 
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Given by Merle after talking to him. | 
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| Letter | 
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Given by Frost T. after giving him Dane T.'s letter. | 
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ProfilesEdit
- Tattle: "This is Starborn Valley. Merle makes his home here, along with Ninjis and Toads. They look after Star Kids until they go up to the sky. It must be a hard work."
- In-game map description: Star Kids are born in this sparkling valley. Frost T. and Ninjis take care of the newly born Star Kids. Merle's house and a Toad House are here, too.
GalleryEdit
Mario meets Merle.
Mario and Lakilester visit Merle's house.
Merle explains about the Star Spirit's whereabouts.
Mario receives a Scarf, which can be used to place on a snowman later.
Mario receives a Letter for Goompapa at Goomba Village.
Mario and Parakarry meet a Ninji and a trio of star children inside a house.
Mario visits the Toad House.
Names in other languagesEdit
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 星のうまれる谷[?] Hoshi no Umareru Tani |
Valley where stars are born | |
| Chinese | 诞星谷[?] Dànxīng Gǔ |
Valley where stars are born | |
| French | Vallée Etoile[?] | Star Valley | |
| German | Sternental[?] | Star Valley | |
| Spanish | Valle de Estrellas[?] | Valley of Stars |
NotesEdit
- Starborn Valley is mistakenly referred to as Star Valley by the three castle maids when they travel to Shiver City.