Romance in Japan, as elsewhere, does not always prosper. Also, a lady's tastes are unpredictable, and a player may also find that the object of his love does not love him in return. If a player grows impatient, he may attempt to take a shortcut – but there will be consequences in his relations with other lords.Ī male character should keep in mind that other lords will be competing with him for the affections of the kingdom's ladies. He should establish a reputation in Japanese aristocratic society, get on good terms with his bride's parents or guardians, and then woo the lady according to local custom. A male character will usually need to pursue a traditional path of courtship. Marriage requirements will be different for males and females. Marriage is not necessary for a player to rise in power and status, but it does provide players with an opportunity to improve their relation with daimyos (by helping you host a feast), help prevent vassals from defecting (by offering you a special quest that allows you to resolve a dispute between nobles in your clan), and establish a claim to the throne. Players may wish to marry into one of Japan's noble families.
