#rf4 Leon

[cilorine]

the love triangle trio

i love how frey can tease these two back in the dialogues lol

#rune factory 4 #rune factory frey #rune factory leon #rf4 leon #rf4 frey #rf4 dylas #dylas #artists on tumblr #90s anime style #retro anime aesthetic #rune factory

[bugjjuice]

quick vishnal drawing, missing a lot of details but i’m too lazy to fix it. rune factory characters outfits are too detailed.

#rune factory 4 #rf4 #rune factory #rf4 special #artists on tumblr #vishnal #rf4 vishnal #rf4 frey #rf4 doug #rf4 arthur #rf4 clorica #rf4 dylas #rf4 dolce #rf4 lest #rf4 margaret #rf4 leon #harvest moon #story of seasons

[tinylantern]

Actually, while we're on the subject of Dolce's marriage event, I've been very slowly watching the other RF4 marriage events on YT (because I cannot and will probably never marry any of the other bachelors and I don't feel like playing as Lest lol) and finding out that Arthur, Dolce, and Leon's events are all connected was a pretty big smack in the face.

At the start of Dolce's marriage event, Kiel explains to Lest that there was a superstition associated with Leon Karnak: Those who write their names on the right foot of the tower will end up having a happy family. This stems from a legend about a couple who had promised to get married; despite not being destined to be together, they put their names side by side to remember their promise. Sound familiar?

For those of you who have married Leon or at least watched his marriage event online, you already know that Leon carved his name at Leon Karnak alongside that of his childhood friend, Maria, who he had promised to marry. Now I don't know if they were the first to carve their names into Leon Karnak's base (it's been a long time since I watched his marriage event in full), but if they were, then their actions spawned a tradition that ultimately lasted for centuries.

Unfortunately, the legend associated with their act is a tad inaccurate, since it claims that despite their star-crossed romance, the couple ultimately became a happy family. The reality is that Leon and Maria never married; for starters, Leon hadn't even been serious about their promise, since he viewed Maria like a sister and only agreed to marry her in order to get her to stop crying. Then Leon made the ultimate sacrifice and became the first Guardian, forever separating him and Maria. All of Leon's personal issues in the present day stem from the guilt for not taking that promise seriously, since unlike him, Maria had firmly vowed to keep her end of the bargain (Leon marrying her in exchange for her not crying) and he's convinced that she spent the rest of her life in silent misery because of him.

Of course, no one knew that the legend is inaccurate, and in the centuries after Leon became a Guardian, countless couples and families carved their names into the base of Leon Karnak in the hope that the charm associated with the tower would ensure their family's happiness. Among the names carved there in the name of the superstition were that of Dolce's family, which included her, her parents, and Pico.

At the time Dolce's family carved their names into the tower base, Pico was... apprehensive. Dolce and her parents considered her a part of their family, but Pico did not simply because of her nature of a ghost. So what did they do? They "tricked" her into carving her name next to Dolce's, under the guise that they were simply comparing heights. Pico knew exactly what they were doing, but she did it anyway and in doing so, she finally accepted herself as a part of their family.

Unfortunately, much like Leon, the story of Dolce's family does not end happily either. Some years later, Dolce chose to become the second Guardian; as a result, she ultimately outlived her parents and Pico spent the next several centuries waiting for the day the Earthmates finally found a suitable replacement for the Guardians. After she was freed by Lest/Frey, Jones and Nancy took Dolce and Pico in. Jones and Nancy want Dolce to feel like a part of their family, but Dolce is reluctant to accept them as her new parents. Not a single trace of her parents remains in the present day, even the names her family carved at Leon Karnak; she is afraid that if she accepts Jones and Nancy as her new parents, she'll forget her real parents and then they'll truly be gone forever. At the end of her marriage event, a desperate Pico nearly severs her connection with Dolce in a vain attempt to find their family's names and prove that Dolce's parents still exist in some form, terrifying both Dolce and Lest. This tradition is seeming like less of a charm and more of curse if you ask me.

But oh, it's gets better, and this time the unhappiness doesn't even stem from someone becoming a Guardian.

At one point or another, the location of the superstition switched from Leon Karnak to a cave closer to Selphia, most likely because so many names had been carved into the base of the tower. Not only that, but the superstition continued to increase in popularity; commoners and nobility alike from across Norad were visiting the cave in order to take advantage of the charm, and it became so well-known that even the royal family eventually took notice.

As a child, Arthur visited on Selphia while on vacation with his family, which consisted of himself, his father AKA the King of Norad, and his mother, who served as one of the king's mistresses. His mother was interested in the superstition associated with the cave, and she and Arthur carved their names into the wall of the cave to, of course, ensure their family's happiness. The problem was that Arthur's mother had... issues. Issues that involved her not being able to adjust to life in the palace back at the capital and she desperately wanted escape that life, which unfortunately required her to leave Arthur behind. To that end, she convinced everyone that she hated him so that she'd be quietly dismissed from the castle. Unfortunately, Arthur believed in her lies as much as everyone else did and, in turn, came to hate her. Eventually, she disappeared entirely and Arthur never saw her again.

A part of him, however, wanted to believe his mother did love him and some years later, Arthur returned to the cave to confirm his mother's feelings, as well as assist in a tourism enterprise. The day he went in, a cave-in occurred and he was so desperate to find his and his mother's names, he stayed in as long as he could and didn't get out in time; he and many other people were buried alive. It was only through Jones and Nancy's efforts that his life was saved. After this tragic event, the cave was abandoned and the centuries-long tradition of carving names in Selphia finally came to an end. By the time RF4's events roll around, the charm seems destined to remain a mere memory and even that too might eventually fade.

...Until you get married, that is.

During the Sweet Nothings town event, Porcoline comes up with a new version of the superstition that requires couples to carve their names into the hull of the airship. Although he intended to do it with Frey/Lest, the protagonist runs off to grab their spouse and does it with them instead. The overall narrative of the event is the same regardless of who it is that Frey/Lest has married; however, that is perhaps is what makes it most meaningful. No matter who the player chooses to marry, Frey/Lest ultimately continues a centuries-long tradition that very narrowly avoided dying out. And this time? We know the family is destined for happiness. This is especially touching in the cases of Arthur, Dolce, and Leon, since the families they originally carved their names with ultimately fell apart. By carving their names with Frey/Lest, they are fully moving on from the people in their past towards a bright future with the one they love most. It's a beautiful part of their individual epilogues.

#rune factory #rune factory 4 #rf4 #rf4 leon #rf4 dolce #rf4 arthur #spoilers

[ryuuseirune]

blorbos (orb variety)

#art #my art #rune factory #rune factory 4 #rf4 #rf4 lest #rf4 dylas #rf4 vishnal #rf4 kiel #rf4 leon #rf4 arthur #rf4 doug #rf

[rhinoyo]

happy holidays @syblei-art, here’s my piece for you for @runefactorysecretsanta!! <3

you said you liked frey/leon so i drew them at the yokmir waterfall in reference to their newlywed story, plus another frey & an alice since you mentioned her :) <3

#artz #rune factory 4 #rune factory 5 #rf4 #rf5 #rune factory #rf4 frey #rf4 leon #rf5 alice #rfss2022 #scheduled! <3 #these were a lot of fun to work on!!! <33

[sakurarf4]

Hnnngggg graaaaaaah Leooonnnn

#rune factory #rune factory 4 #leon rune factory #rf4 leon #rf4 #rune factory leon #rune factory 4 Leon #rf4 special #fanart

[tinylanterncreates]

And it's time for the KNIT-POCALYPSE

#rune factory #rune factory 4 #rf4 #rf4 arthur #rf4 frey #arthur x frey #asafure #rf4 dolce #rf4 leon #leon x dolce #leodolce #my art

[runefactoryfourimagines]

How would the bachelors take care of an s/o who gets really sick really often?

Arthur

Even though he doesn't like to take breaks, he makes sure you get enough rest even if you do get sick often.

He's in between doing trades and taking care of you

Sure, he could ask for help - but chooses not to!

Ends up falling asleep in a chair at your bedside in case you need him.

Dylas

Don't let this man fool you. He cares a whole lot.

Swears under his breath sometimes when you try to do anything by yourself.

"(Y/n), you're being stupid. Just lay down."

He wants you to rest up as much as possible.

Doug

Often tries to make you laugh, but it doesn't work out.

Since he has been taking care of Blossom, he knows how to make a bomb-ass chicken noodle soup - or whatever soup you want!

Tells you about his village sometimes.

Plays with your hair if you want him to!

Kiel

Literally the sweetest!

He likes to bake you some get-well sweets or cookies.

He reads your stories and tells you all about what he's currently researching!

Forte helps him with the baking but is too shy to admit it.

Leon

Will let you stroke his ears or play with his hair if it helps calm you.

Will hold your hair back if you're puking.

Also carries hair ties in case you need your hair off of your neck.

Thinks you're cute, even if you're sick.

Vishnal

The poor guy literally has to ask Volkanon for help when it comes to anything.

He wants to be there for you and take care of you, but his cooking isn't too great.

If you have a fever, he'll fetch a cold rag.

He holds your hand and lets you rest your head in his lap.

He'll talk about anything if his voice soothes you enough to help you rest.

#answer #rune factory 4 #rf4 #rf4 doug #rf4 kiel #rf4 leon #rf4 arthur #rf4 vishnal #rune factory 4 dylas #anonymous #rf4 x reader

[witchy-boba]

The Rune Factory 4 boys!! 💕💕

(Arther’s name is spelled wrong pls have mercy)

Dylas is my favorite bachelor ~ who is yours?!

#my art #digital art #myart #rune factory #rune factory 4 #rune factory 4 bachelors #rf4 vishnal #rf4 kiel #rf4 doug #rf4 arthur #rf4 dylas #rf4 leon

[spinachartichokeditz]

I keep seeing this meme circulate (from The Office with Michael and Pam), and this idea would NOT leave me alone. Luckily it broke my drawing strike XD

#rune factory #rune factory 4 #rf4 #rf4 leon #rf4 arthur #meme #meme drawing #now back to work on my main comics

[penguuthegentoo]

More misc. fanarts! All like,,, 2020-2021 range LMAO

My backlog is,,, impossibly large

Man— Alice in the Country of Hearts and Tokyo Mew Mew used to be my Big Obsession when I was in middle school,,, I still have all of my manga 😂 Boris and Ichigo were definitely the start to my obsession with pink/red themed cat girls and boys

Also 2 versions of the nowhere king piece because I loved the sketch as much as the final piece

#tokyo mew mew #boris airay #ichigo momomiya #rf4 frey #rf4 Leon #rf4 #rune factory 4 #centuar world #nowhereking #alice in the country of hearts #peng’s art #fanart

[syblei-art]

hi I just want to let you know your leon what's ligma comic changed my whole life when I saw it forever ago, I think about it everytime I play rf4 and have it saved in my favorites in my phone gallery

You're too sweet🌻🌱💚😭 I still read the tags on that post and they make me so happy! College wants me dead so I don't get to draw too often but I've REALLY been wanting to draw rf recently so thank you so much for giving me the motivation!!!💚💚💚😊

#rf4 leon #rune factory 4 #my art #it means so much that people like my silly little comics #hopefully I can make more silly stuff in the future #drawing chibified leon reminds me how badly I want to make rf merch omfg

[bugjjuice]

Dolce‼️‼️‼️

#rf4 dolce #rune factory #rune factory fanart #rune factory 4 #rune factory 4 special #rf5 #rune factory five #rune factory 5 #rf4 frey #rf4 dylas #rf4 lest #rf4 margaret #rf4 vishnal #rf4 leon #rf4 special #rf4 doug

[tinylantern]

Posted this to Reddit back when I was still an active user and I still think about how Leon's actions in his backstory, which are explored during his marriage event, are directly responsible for the events in both Dolce and Arthur's marriage events, as well as the "Sweet Nothings" spouse event. (For a better explanation, refer to this post.)

#rune factory #rune factory 4 #rf4 #arthur x frey #asafure #rf4 arthur #rf4 frey #rf4 leon #spoilers

[avionvadion]

Can Leon eat chocolate?

He’s a fox boi. Foxes are canines. Canines are dogs. Dogs can’t eat chocolate. Chocolate is poison to them. Leon is immune to poison. Leon loves eating and drinking poison. Is chocolate poison to Leon but he eats it anyway because he enjoys the thrill? Wouldn’t surprise me.

My brain right now, thinking about giving Leon chocolate cookies for Valentine’s Day in RF4 when I start a new playthrough and romance him again, before remembering he’s a fox and therefore chocolate is poison to him, but he’s kinky and has poisonous rainbow trout as his favorite/loved gift and likes Charm Blues because they can be brewed into a poisonous tea:

The poison for Leon. The poison chosen specially for Leon. Leon’s poison.

The poison he loves.

That poison.

#rf4 special #rf4 leon #rune factory 4 #rf4 #leon bastet viii #my brain thought this exactly in Kronk’s voice #he just really hates milk. everything else is fair game

[panic-at-the-waffle-house]

Is this fandom dead??

I’ve been replaying a lot of Rune Factory 4 lately, with being snowed in since I live in the wondrous Minnesota. I played the original on the 3DS and have gotten the special edition on the switch so I’ve been trying to scrape content on any form of media. Seriously though. Where is the Rune Factory fandom? Have I been looking in the wrong areas? Even my beloved AO3 is starting to let me down (I’m sorry dear, I still love you with all my heart).

ANYWAY. If there’s one bachelor who feel like is kind of underrated overall, it’s Vishnal. Now most of you will probably say it’s Arthur or Kiel, and while I do agree, let me explain.

We already know that Doug is extremely important to the story and that a lot of people like his little wit and personality. He is adorable.

Leon is a fan favorite and I understand why. He’s attractive, his voice is gorgeous (what can I say? I’m a slut for anyone voiced by Mathew Mercer. I’m looking at YOU CHROM). His dialogue is funny and his backstory is compelling.

Now I’m also a hypocrite because I’ve married Dylas more times than anyone else. I love myself a little tsundere horse boy. His town event has me kicking my feet and don’t get me started on his voice too. I love him and his little fish he catches.

But VISHNAL. He was my second husband and I actually had a hard time deciding on how to marry first. This man is the definition of best wingman no matter what. He IS THERE for you no matter what and always treats you like the prince/princess you are. I love his little hair strand (shit I like odd hairstyles). Let’s not forget him as a battle buddy. Best one out there: I will die on this hill. Listen, Dylas is my damage out put, but Vishnal is my healer, my support, and a great damage dealer as well. I hand him my older dual blades and he wrecks shit. They fr carried me through my game.

This is just an appreciation post for Vishnal. His marriage event is very heartwarming and overran I adore him. If I could, I would have him and Dylas.

#gaming #rune factory #rf4 dylas #rf4 vishnal #rf4 doug #rf4 leon #rf4