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Rune Factory 4

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#1Rune Factory World
Keys: rf_world
A rich fantasy world featuring nations like the Kingdom of Norad, with towns such as Kardia, Alvarna, Sharance, Selphia, and Rigbarth. Inhabited by humans, Elves, Dwarves, Univir, Wereanimals, and more, the world thrives on runes, a magical life force maintained by divine dragons like Ventuswill, who rules Selphia. Earthmates, with their connection to the earth, play a pivotal role in balancing nature and combating threats.
#2Earthmates
Keys: rf_species_earthmates
Individuals with a special connection to the earth, most protagonists like Lest and Frey in Selphia are Earthmates. They possess ancient abilities to control runes and spirits, though modern powers are diminished. Examples include Kyle’s weak abilities and his children’s stronger potential.
#3Elves
Keys: rf_species_elves
Present across the Rune Factory series, including Selphia’s Margaret, Elves include a Dark Elf race from the Elven Kingdom. Connected to monsters and nature, they hear Sylphs whispering, invisible to humans, and are known for their pointed ears and respect for the environment.
#4Dwarves
Keys: rf_species_dwarves
Known for forging talent, possibly inherited, Dwarves like Doug in Selphia live in clans. They are human-sized with pointed ears and a unique speech intonation, exemplified by Zaid’s silver eyes in broader lore.
#5Half-Monsters
Keys: rf_species_halfmonsters
Introduced in Rune Factory 3, they can transform into monsters like Woolies or Phoenix-like birds under stress or rune imbalance. While not directly in Selphia, their concept influences the world, with Micah as a notable example.
#6Guardians
Keys: rf_species_guardians
Beings fused with earth and runes via Etherlink, Earthmates send power to dragons like Ventuswill in Selphia. Once human, they retain monster aspects (e.g., Amber’s antennae and wings, Dylas’s Thunderbolt form), pivotal to Selphia’s story.
#7Univir
Keys: rf_species_univir
Introduced in Rune Factory 3, Univir wield magic from a horn on their head, wear formal capes, and have ears like Elves. Their elder teaches healing arts, though their relation to Elves like Selphia’s Margaret is unclear.
#8Mermaids
Keys: rf_species_mermaids
Transform into fish-like forms in water (rain, snow), they can move on land with tails and are identified by fins on wrists and head sides in human form. While not in Selphia, they enrich the world.
#9Witches
Keys: rf_species_witches
Similar to humans but versed in magic, witches like Pandora (destructive) and Marjorie or Marian (healing) may be humans with high magic capacity or acquired skills. Relevant to Selphia’s magical context.
#10Wereanimals
Keys: rf_species_wereanimals
Introduced in Rune Factory 5, they possess supernatural abilities like Fuuka’s regrowing teeth or Misa’s two-tailed Kitsune form, with super-human strength and acute senses. Part of the broader world, 50 years before Rune Factory 5 from Selphia’s time.
#11Ghosts
Keys: rf_species_ghosts
In Rune Factory 4, souls haunting by choice, like Pico in Selphia, can pass on if they drift far, appearing or disappearing at will. Pico scans Dolce’s clothes, adding a playful supernatural element.
#12Dragon Priestesses & Spirit Mediums
Keys: rf_species_dragonpriestesses
Able to sing the Spirit Song to communicate with spirits, they serve as conduits between mortal and spiritual realms. Leon, a former Dragon Priest in Selphia, ties this role to the world’s lore.
#13Divine Dragons
Keys: rf_species_divinedragons
Native Dragons like Ventuswill in Selphia and Aquaticus are gods to Norad, keeping runes in check. They weaken if runes drop, with roles like Lumenivia purifying corrupted runes across the series.
#14Arch-Dragons
Keys: rf_species_archdragons
In Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny, higher-order dragons monitoring Legendary Golem, they summon Native Dragons as a last resort, potentially causing calamitous war. Part of the world’s lore before Selphia’s time.
#15Rune Factory Series Timeline
Keys: rf4_timeline
The Rune Factory series spans decades, with approximate timelines based on character aging and fan interpretations: Rune Factory 1 (Year 0), Rune Factory 2 Part 1 (~20 years after RF1), Rune Factory 2 Part 2 and Rune Factory 3 (~28 years after RF1), Rune Factory 4 (~30 years after RF1, 2 years after RF3), and Rune Factory 5 (~80 years after RF1, 50 years after RF4). Note that RF5’s gap is debated, with some suggesting 10-20 years instead of 50, per a Japanese guide.
#16Selphia
Keys: rf4_setting
A picturesque town in the Kingdom of Norad, ruled by the Divine Wind Dragon Ventuswill. Known for its beautiful scenery and protective atmosphere, Selphia is where the protagonist, Lest or Frey, becomes the acting prince or princess after losing their memory. The town features key areas like Melody Street, Housing Area, Dragon Lake, and Selphia Plains.
#17Melody Street
Keys: rf4_melody_street
A bustling street in Selphia housing Sincerity's General Store, Carnation's flower shop, and Margaret's residence. A merchant selling Rune Abilities moves in after being ordered at the Order Symbol, enhancing the protagonist’s combat skills, in a thriving town.
#18Housing Area
Keys: rf4_housing_area
Located left of the Town Plaza in Selphia, this area includes the Blacksmith, Tiny Bandage Clinic, and homes for Kiel and Forte. A furniture merchant later moves in, selling non-previewable, non-returnable items like tables and chairs, reflecting Selphia’s growth.
#19Dragon Lake
Keys: rf4_dragon_lake
A serene lake in Selphia where a merchant selling magic appears after being ordered, providing powerful magical abilities, in a region shaped by its events.
#20Selphia Plains
Keys: rf4_selphia_plains
Initially partially accessible, these plains open fully after defeating the first boss. Features merchants for fashion (selling clothing and pajamas) and fortune-telling (offering random compatibility readings daily), part of Selphia’s landscape.
#21Yokmir Forest
Keys: rf4_yokmir_forest
A lush forest near Selphia, the first dungeon filled with monsters and treasures, where Ambrosia (Amber’s monster form) is encountered, accessing Yokmir Cave.
#22Water Ruins
Keys: rf4_water_ruins
An ancient ruin with water and aquatic monsters, where Thunderbolt (Dylas’s monster form) is fought to free him, pivotal for plot progression.
#23Obsidian Mansion
Keys: rf4_obsidian_mansion
A haunted mansion with ghostly enemies and dark corridors, where Marionetta (Dolce’s monster form) is encountered to rescue her, a relic explored in Selphia.
#24Delirium Lava Ruins
Keys: rf4_delirium_lava_ruins
A fiery dungeon with lava and heat-resistant monsters, explored as part of the rune mystery, offering a challenging environment.
#25Maya Road
Keys: rf4_maya_road
A path with stronger monsters and puzzles, crucial for plot advancement and accessing new regions in Selphia.
#26Sechs Territory
Keys: rf4_sechs_territory
The Sechs Empire’s area with advanced technology and powerful enemies, key in the conflict with Selphia.
#27Floating Empire
Keys: rf4_floating_empire
A massive floating stronghold of the Sechs Empire, navigated to confront its leaders, featuring a complex layout, a threat to Selphia.
#28Leon Karnak
Keys: rf4_leon_karnak
A desert temple where Sarcophagus (Leon’s monster form) is fought to free him, with sandy terrain and ancient traps.
#29Rune Prana
Keys: rf4_rune_prana
The ultimate post-story dungeon with multiple floors and powerful monsters, testing the protagonist’s skills in a high-difficulty challenge.
#30The Bell Hotel
Keys: rf4_the_bell_hotel
An inn and bathhouse in Selphia’s Housing Area, run by Lin Fa and Xiao Pai. Offers gender-specific baths to restore HP and RP, with the first five uses free and subsequent uses costing gold (e.g., 300G, 500G, 1100G). Entering the wrong bath costs Prince or Princess points. Home to Lin Fa, Xiao Pai, and later Leon, the lobby can host a Jewelry Shop and Fish Market if invited, with occasional visitors like Raven and Barrett.
#31Porcoline's Kitchen
Keys: rf4_porcolines_kitchen
A restaurant on Airship Way in Selphia, run by Porcoline, with Dylas as a waiter and Margaret providing music. Sells dishes, cooking tools, recipe bread, and refrigerators. Adjacent to Arthur’s office, where players can trade items and Play Coins for gold.
#32Sincerity's General Store
Keys: rf4_sincerity_general_store
Located on Melody Street in Selphia, run by Blossom, this store specializes in farming seeds like vegetables and crops. More seed types unlock as players complete requests, making it essential for agricultural growth.
#33Carnation's
Keys: rf4_carnations
A flower shop on Melody Street in Selphia, managed by Illuminata and later Amber. Sells flower seeds and soil nutrients, with additional seeds unlocked by completing quests, supporting gardening efforts.
#34Blacksmith 'Meanderer'
Keys: rf4_blacksmith_meanderer
In Selphia’s Housing Area, operated by Bado, this blacksmith sells weapons, armor, accessories, and farm tools. Provides a forge and crafting table once unlocked, with occasional ‘bargain’ items at standard prices, essential for equipment crafting.
#35Tiny Bandage Clinic
Keys: rf4_tiny_bandage_clinic
Located in Selphia’s Housing Area, run by Jones and Nancy, this clinic offers medical services to heal the protagonist and sells medical supplies. Jones and Nancy, a married couple, are dedicated to maintaining Selphia’s health.
#36History of Rune Factory 4
Keys: rf4_history
The protagonist, Lest or Frey, arrives in Selphia with amnesia after an airship incident, becoming the acting prince or princess. They develop the town, defeat Guardians (Ambrosia, Thunderbolt, Marionetta, Sarcophagus) to free Amber, Dylas, Dolce, and Leon, and confront the Sechs Empire to protect Ventuswill and the land’s runes across three arcs, culminating in a bonus ‘Memories’ arc in Rune Prana.
#37Lest
Keys: rf4_lest
The male protagonist of Rune Factory 4, an Earthmate who loses his memory after an airship fall, becomes Selphia’s prince. Develops the town while uncovering his past.
#38Frey
Keys: rf4_frey
The female protagonist of Rune Factory 4, an Earthmate who loses her memory after an airship fall, becomes Selphia’s princess. Manages town development while uncovering her past.
#39Ventuswill
Keys: rf4_ventuswill
The Divine Wind Dragon ruling Selphia, proud, playful, and affable, but secretly dying from a rune imbalance. Protects the town, loves pancakes, and has a combat level far outclassing others.
#40Margaret
Keys: rf4_margaret
A kind and caring elf musician in Selphia, peaceful and bossy, with a love for music and sweets. Suffers from acrophobia and fears outliving human friends, insecure about her pointed ears, plays at Porcoline’s restaurant, a marriage candidate for Lest.
#41Dylas
Keys: rf4_dylas
A shy and curt former Guardian turned into Thunderbolt, now human in Selphia. Warms up over time, hot-blooded, loves fishing, works at Porcoline’s restaurant, enjoys milk porridge, carrots, and fish, a marriage candidate for Frey.
#42Porcoline
Keys: rf4_porcoline
Selphia’s chef and restaurant owner, a big eater with a loud personality, flirts relentlessly with girls. Kind and fatherly, houses Margaret, Dylas, and Arthur, joins party at high levels.
#43Jones
Keys: rf4_jones
Selphia’s doctor, calm but afraid of blood, runs the Tiny Bandage Clinic with Nancy. Happily married, parental to Dolce and Pico, drinks tomato juice to cope with hemophobia.
#44Clorica
Keys: rf4_clorica
A quiet and spacey butler-in-training in Selphia, often falls asleep but never fails her job. Has a sweet tooth, loves apple dishes, part of ‘The Together Trio’ with Amber and Doug, a marriage candidate for Lest with sub-event ‘An Ephemeral Wish’.
#45Amber
Keys: rf4_amber
A naive and cheerful girl in Selphia, once the monster Ambrosia, retains butterfly wings and antennae. Sleeps in sunny spots, all-loving, specializes in hammers and axes, a marriage candidate for Lest.
#46Dolce
Keys: rf4_dolce
A quiet and classy nurse in Selphia with sarcastic, deadpan humor, warm-hearted beneath. Knits, uses healing spells, haunted by ghost Pico, was Marionetta, wears a Silk Hat, a marriage candidate for Lest.
#47Xiao Pai
Keys: rf4_xiao_pai
A curious and lively inn worker in Selphia, clumsy with an inferiority complex, born unlucky. Has grey hair, strong in melee, dislikes tomatoes, a marriage candidate for Lest.
#48Forte
Keys: rf4_forte
A loyal and disciplined Dragon Knight in Selphia, hardworking and protective of brother Kiel. Serious with a soft spot for cute things, bad cook, wields a two-handed sword, starts at level 12, a marriage candidate for Lest.
#49Vishnal
Keys: rf4_vishnal
A polite and excitable butler-in-training in Selphia, passionate about being the best, hot-blooded with a nice demeanor. Dual wields swords, loves curry dishes, a marriage candidate for Frey.
#50Arthur
Keys: rf4_arthur
The actual prince of Selphia, serious, kind, and polite, with a weakness for cute things. Resides at Porcoline’s, workaholic with half-moon glasses, favorite food is Turnip Heaven, a marriage candidate for Frey.

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