If you’re playing Rune Factory 4 Special and thinking about settling down, you’ve probably noticed the blonde elf playing the harp at Porcoline’s Kitchen. Margaret—or "Meg" to her friends—is bright, hardworking, and admittedly a bit of a stickler for the rules. Honestly, she seems like the "easy" choice at first. She's friendly from day one. She doesn’t have the prickly attitude of Dylas or the literal amnesia of Amber.
But here’s the thing: Margaret is widely considered the hardest bachelorette to marry in the entire game.
It isn't because she’s picky about her husband. It’s because the game’s RNG (random number generation) basically has to align in a lunar eclipse for her marriage event to trigger. You can spend years in-game just waiting for her to stop talking about the weather and start talking about a ring.
The Brutal Reality of Marrying Margaret
Most characters in Selphia require one or two specific town events before you can propose. Margaret? She requires four. And these aren't just quick chats by the lake. They are full-blown multi-day town events that involve half the village.
If you want to marry her, you need to check these off your list first:
- A Performance Without an Audience
- A Favor Repaid
- A Porco and an Elf
- Thoughts Lost in the Lake
Only after you’ve seen all four of these can you even hope to trigger her actual marriage event, titled "Being Here." The frustration is real. You might spend all of Spring and Summer doing favors for Arthur or watching Illuminata fail at being a detective, while Margaret just sits there, event-less. Because town events are random, the more characters you have at high friendship levels, the more "cluttered" your event pool becomes. It’s a statistical nightmare.
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How to Force the Issue
If you're tired of waiting, there is a "pro-gamer move" to test if an event is starting. Put Margaret in your party and go to sleep. When you wake up, if she immediately says she has to go and leaves your party, congratulations. A town event involving her has started. If she stays, she’s just there for the ride, and you might want to reload your save from the night before to try again.
Winning Her Heart (The Way to Her Stomach)
Meg loves music, but she loves certain snacks even more. If you want to get her Love Points (LP) to the required level 10 for marriage, you need to stop giving her random flowers and start cooking.
The Holy Grail of Gifts: The absolute best things you can give her are Prelude to Love, Pineapple Juice, or Golden Juice. She also goes crazy for Pink Melons and any Golden Vegetables.
The "I'm Early Game and Poor" Strategy:
If you aren't at the point where you’re growing golden crops, stick to Vegetables, Fruit, or Mushrooms. She’s an elf; she likes the earth. She also has a weirdly high tolerance for garbage—Margaret is the only character who doesn't get mad if you give her a Weed. Don't make a habit of it, but it’s a fun piece of trivia.
What to Avoid:
Do not give her squid. Ever. Squid, Sunsquid, Lamp Squid—if it has tentacles, she hates it. Whether it's raw or grilled, it'll tank your progress.
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Why She’s Actually the Best Combat Partner
A lot of players overlook Margaret for combat because Forte is right there with a giant sword. But Margaret is a secret powerhouse.
She uses a staff and fires off musical notes that bounce around and hit multiple enemies. It’s great for crowd control. But the real reason you want her in your party is what happens when you start dating her.
Once you’re in a relationship, Margaret learns a unique "Rainbow" siren song. This isn't just a tiny heal. It’s a massive area-of-effect spell that recovers a huge chunk of HP and cures every status ailment in the book. If you’re playing on Hell Difficulty in the Special edition, Margaret’s utility as a mobile hospital is unmatched.
The Longevity Problem: An Elf’s Burden
There’s a deeper, slightly depressing reason why Margaret is so hesitant to get married, which comes out during her "Thoughts Lost in the Lake" event.
She’s an elf. You’re (presumably) a human.
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She is painfully aware that she will likely outlive Lest by centuries. She’ll stay looking young while he grows old and eventually passes away. It’s a heavy theme for a game that also lets you fight giant chickens. This emotional depth makes her one of the most rewarding characters to pursue. When she finally says yes, it feels earned because you've helped her overcome the fear of eventual loss.
Essential Steps to Take Now
If you are serious about Margaret, stop playing the field and focus.
- Clear your calendar: Don't trigger other town events if you can help it. Keep your active quest log empty.
- Level up Porcoline: Believe it or not, having a high friendship with her "Papa" Porcoline helps trigger the events where they interact.
- Stockpile Pink Melons: Start a dedicated plot in your farm just for these. You’ll need a constant supply to hit that Level 10 LP mark.
- Check the Diary: Every morning, check the diary next to your bed. If the "Town Event" section is blank, the day is wide open for a potential trigger.
Margaret might be a "random number" headache, but between her top-tier healing and one of the most touching storylines in the game, she’s worth every reset.
Actionable Next Step: Go to the General Store and buy a Pineapple Seed or Pink Melon Seed immediately. Getting her "Love" gifts ready is the only part of this process you can actually control, so start farming now to ensure you're at 10 LP by the time the RNG gods finally smile on you.