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While much of the story inRune Factory: Guardians of Azumafocuses on your dramatic and combat-led adventures as an Earth Dancer, it’s sometimes easy to forget that there are other aspects of your journey that involve more unique and special milestones, such as romance. It turns out that leveling a relationship with one of many of the game’s bachelors and bachelorettes is as intense as taking on Azuma’s fiercest foes.
One of the many romantic partners you can pursue inRune Factory: Guardians of Azumais master swordsman Murasame. There are numerous steps to fulfilling a romance with him, so here’s how to go about it.
Who is Murasame in Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma?
Murasame is an ambitious swordsman with dreams of writing his name into Azuma’s history one day, one katana swing at a time. You first encounter him early on inthe game’s story, during the quest to search for the missing carpenter Takumi at the Abandoned Shrine in the Spring Highlands near Spring Village.
After you defeat Mezuki, the game’s first official boss, at the Abandoned Shrine and rescue Takumi, Murasame will introduce himself as one of your main allies, and one that you may recruit as a party member for upcoming adventures. He’s also a potential romance option for your character to pursue. If you choose to do so, then you’ll need to discover everything you can about him, strengthen your Bond level with him, and offer him gifts that appeal to his personal tastes.
How to Romance Murasame in Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma (Best Gifts)
There are several factors and steps to take into account when romancing a character like Murasame inRune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. After all, romance in this game can lead all the way to marriage and even having a child with your chosen partner. It’s not only a heartwarming experience alongside your dramatic adventures in Azuma, but you can earn achievements for maximizing your intimate connection with any romanceable character. It’s something you can even wait and focus onafter finishing the story.
To successfully romance Murasame, there are certain things to make note of first. Luckily, he’s one of the first important characters you meet in the game, so you can start getting to know his personal traits and bonding with him early on.
Murasame resides inSpring Village, and his Birthday is on the4th of Spring. This allows you a prime opportunity to give hima gift, which should be an item he specifically loves (or likes). However, you can give him gifts on any given day, which is a good habit to get into.
How to Get
Sticky Chestnut Rice
Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Sticky Rice and 1 x Chestnut
Deployment Set
Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Abalone, 1 x Soy Sauce, and 1 x Butter
Salmon Onigiri
Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Onigiri and 1 x Grilled Salmon
Grilled Onigiri
Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Onigiri and 1 x Soy Sauce
Grilled Miso Onigiri
Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Onigiri and 1 x Miso
Tempura Onigiri
Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Onigiri and 1 x Shrimp Tempura
Tuna Onigiri
Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Onigiri and 1 x Tuna Salad
Bonito Flake Onigiri
Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Onigiri, 1 x Soy Sauce, and 1 x Preserved Bonito
Chestnut Jelly
Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Red Beans, 1 x Agar Powder, and 1 x Chestnut
Chestnut Mochi
Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Red Beans, 1 x Rice Flour, and 1 x Chestnut
Red Bean Chestnut Soup
Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Red Beans, 1 x Grilled Mochi, and 1 x Chestnut
Meanwhile, Murasame dislikes the following items: Withered Grass, Weeds, Azuma Sake, Spring Kuchikamizake, and Orochi Killer. Refrain from giving him any of those items, as they will only harm your Bond status with him.
Have Murasame in Your Party
One of the easiest ways to increase your Bond level with Murasame, especially starting out, is byplacing him in your Partyas soon as you’re able to. When you explore areas outside the main villages and defeat enemies in the field, occasionally he’ll make positive remarks about your character or his progress as a swordsman.
These activities will passively boost your Bond with him, as indicated by the notification on the right side (seen above).
Murasame Hangout Choices
Another simple method to increase your Bond with Murasame includes choosing the correctHangout optionswhen interacting with him. Hangouts involve talking with Murasame about topics he enjoys, and there are topics he loves to talk about and ones he likes if the former isn’t an option.
When you see the current hangout options displayed, be mindful of which one you pick, aseach one will have a minimum Bond Level requirement indicatednext to it. For example, if your Bond with Murasame is currently at Level 1 and a Level 3 hangout option is listed, refrain from picking that one as Murasame will imply that your connection isn’t strong enough for that type of activity, and then your hangout opportunity for the day will be wasted.
Murasame likes the following Hangout Choices:
Complete Murasame Bonding Quests
Once your Bond with Murasame reachesLevel 3, you’ll be able to start picking up unique Bonding Quests, which have their own category in your Quest menu. You’ll need to complete all the following Bonding Quests with Murasame before you can then go on a date with him.
Breaking a Deal with a Yoma
Go on a Date with Murasame
Once you reach Bond Level 7 with Murasame, and you’ve completed all the aforementioned Bonding Quests, you’ll then be able to ask him out on a date.
Confess Your Feelings to Murasame
When you’ve completed all of the previous steps, you’ll then be given the chance to confess your true feelings to Murasame via a special dialogue option. At the next opportunity, approach Murasame, start a conversation, and first select the’Something Else’option.
This will then present the option to say’I love you!‘to Murasame, which will all but solidify your bond with him and lead to the next step, which is marriage.
How to Marry Murasame in Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma
To be able to marry Murasame, you first need to reachBond Level 10. You can continue to do this via previously mentioned methods such as bringing him along in your Party, giving him gifts, and choosing the correct Hangout options.
Once you’ve reached that Bond Level, Woolby will approach you about marrying Murasame. You’ll receive two items that you need to use to take the necessary steps toward making a marriage official - aRed Plum Tree Saplingand theDivine Spirits crafting recipe.
First, plant the Red Plum Tree Sapling in the “backyard” area of any of the Village shrines (Spring might make the most sense with Murasame). To clarify, this is the open grassy area you can see behind the Save statue in the shrine.
Next, you need tocraft the Divine Spirits, which requires1 x Riceand1 x Wisteria. Once you’ve completed those steps and the sapling is planted, wait a few days until the sapling grows big enough. Then go to the tree and take a branch from it. Go find Murasame and ask him to come with you to theFateweaver Shrine.
This action confirms your decision to marry Murasame, and means that you will not be able to back out and pursue romance with any other character from this point.
How to Have a Child
A few days after your marriage, your partner will approach you about the prospect of expanding the family, ie - having a child. You have the choice to ‘accept’ their proposal or not, however there is an achievement for doing it, so it’s recommended to at least the first time around.
If and when you ‘accept’ to have a child, the two of you will return to the Fateweaver Shrine. A few days later, your child will be born, and you’ll have the chance to decide their gender and name. Their appearance will be based on that of your character and your married partner.
