Rival Marriages

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**Rival marriages** are event-based relationships that may develop between NPCs in the Player's Colony in Cattails: Wildwood Story.

## General Information

These relationships are set, meaning that only specific cats will pair together. Each rival marriage has 3 special events that progress their relationship. The player cannot be dating or married to either involved cat, or else the events will not trigger.

Each event has certain requirements, such as minimum friendship level with the two paired cats, time of day or location, or having met certain other NPCs. For the most part, the three events require the player to have 2 stars, then 3 stars, then 4 stars with both cats involved. However, if requirements for multiple events are met already, **events may be triggered in a different order than listed here.**

Once all three events have been witnessed for a given pair, and a very high friendship (900 points, or over 4 stars) is reached with both cats, there is a chance whenever the player leaves their den that one of the cats will ask for the player's opinion on proposing. The player can discourage the cat from proposing, which will stop the marriage entirely, or can encourage them, which will cause the pair to get married on the next day.

Once the marriage occurs, the rival pair cannot be broken up, meaning both involved cats are no longer possible romantic partners for the player. Romancing a cat that would otherwise have a rival marriage can be done by deliberately avoiding the conditions to trigger their events or discouraging the marriage when the player is asked for advice on the proposal.

#### Rival Kittens

After marriage, rival pairs eventually have kitten(s) of their own, who later become normal members of the colony. These kittens can be befriended, give/receive gifts, and join you as a buddy. Each pair's kitten(s) will arrive on a set birthday. When the kittens arrive, the pair will bring them to the player's den that morning to introduce them. (For the dates when kittens are born, see underneath the events table for each pairing.)

Like the player's kittens, newborns will sleep for their full first day. For 5-6 days after their arrival, the kitten(s) remain in their parent's den and do not speak, though they may wander around the den itself. Once they grow a little more, the kittens develop simple, babyish dialogue and begin exploring outside the den, adapting a proper schedule like the rest of the colony. Eventually, they are able to form full sentences and express their personalities.

## Rival Pairings

### Alabaster & Fliss

**Events**

Fliss approaches Alabaster as they sort through flowers they'd picked that morning, asking if any of the flowers would be good for making paints for Lainey's new art project. Alabaster informs the other that they need these herbs for themself, but offers to sell other herbs at their shop to Fliss later. Fliss tentatively denies, stating the twins are low on Mews at the moment.
Lainey enters the area. They immediately demand to know if their sibling asked about 'the thing they said not to ask about,' to which Fliss admits doing. Lainey urges Fliss to head back with them. The two joke about the paint supplies as they hurriedly leave.
Alabaster takes notice of the player. They admit to considering bringing the twins complimentary flowers later, but ask the player for their input.
If the player chooses **"Generosity!"**, Alabaster will agree, stating they have more flowers than they need and admiring the player's wisdom. Choosing this option increases friendship with Alabaster and Lainey each by 20, and Fliss by 15.
 **Alabaster & Fliss #2** | If the player has met **Alabaster**, **Fliss**, **Lainey**, **Coco**, and **Elli**, has at least 3-star friendship with both **Alabaster** and **Fliss**, and is not dating or married to either cat, then this event may trigger in Alabaster's Den between 12 PM and 8 PM.

 **Alabaster & Fliss #3** | If the player has met **Alabaster**, **Fliss**, and **Lainey,** has at least 4-star friendship with both **Alabaster** and **Fliss**, and is not dating or married to either cat, then this event may trigger in Fliss & Lainey's Den between 1 PM and 11 PM.

When the player enters the den, Alabaster is holding a red rose and standing before Fliss & Lainey. They go on to explain how they thought they had everything until recently-- but now they don't think they'll ever be happy now that they know what it is they lack. They then make their intentions clear, placing the rose on the ground and explaining that it's Fliss that they want. Alabaster then leaves, saying, "You know where to find me if you feel the same way."
The scene ends with Lainey, teasing Fliss, saying that perhaps Alabaster meant the player or themself instead.

Adult cats attending this marriage include Bob, Coco, Elli, Garlic, Lainey, Rosemary, and Spark. If Spark and Lainey's rival marriage has been fully completed, Aurora and Lux will also attend.

Alabaster and Fliss have their single kitten, Salem, on Winter 1.

### Bob & Buttercup

**Events**

As the player enters the area, Jag and Bob are having a conversation about stockpiles. Jag asks Bob to bring home some fish for the rest of the colony, to which Bob happily agrees and compliments Jag on their professionalism. Overhearing the conversation, Charlotte stalks over and begins picking a fight with Bob, stating that they can't stand Bob's "fake" happy attitude. Buttercup hears the argument getting more heated from afar, and they rush over to Bob's defense, demanding that Charlotte leave them alone.
The player is given the option between encouraging the group to talk things out and encouraging the fight.
 **Bob & Buttercup #2** | If the player has at least a 3-star friendship with both **Bob** and **Buttercup**, and is not dating or married to either cat, then this event may trigger in West Central at night (after 9-10 PM)(?)

 **Bob & Buttercup #3** | If the player has at least a 4-star friendship with both **Bob** and **Buttercup**, and is not dating or married to either cat, then this event may trigger in Buttercup's Den around 10 PM.

When the player enters the den, Bob is preparing to leave after visiting with Buttercup and getting to know one another. After they leave, Buttercup asks the player what they think of Bob. If the player replies that Bob is "Such a sweetheart!", Buttercup replies that that sounds like Bob.
Buttercup goes on to express that Bob is the first cat they've ever invited to their house, that they had a wonderful afternoon and lost track of time, and that they can't wait to see Bob again.

Adult cats attending this marriage include Elli, Zephyr, Rosemary, Garlic, Fliss, Lainey, and Champ.

Bob and Buttercup have their three kittens, Basil, Beau, and Bubby, on Summer 3.

### Elli & Champ

**Events**

Inside, the player will see Krampy trying to choose a possible cure for Elli's headache. As they look through their storage, Champ will enter. They ask Elli if Krampy is a cat, to which Elli attempts to reassure them that Krampy is simply the colony's doctor.
Krampy will pull out a Honeycomb to give to Elli Concerned for Elli's safety, Champ insists that they could easily go get fresh Honeycomb themselves for Elli, and asks the player to stop Elli from eating it.
If the player chooses **"Don't eat that!"**, Elli will state their headache has only gotten worse because of the player and Champ, leaving to sleep the headache off. By choosing this option, the player loses 20 points of friendship with Elli, but gains 30 with Champ.
 **Elli & Champ #2** | If the player has met **Champ** and **Elli**, has at least 3-star friendship with both, and is not dating or married to either, then this event may trigger in **Elli's** den between 8 AM and 10 PM.

Inside, the player will see Champ gifting Elli a Mouse they caught for them. They insist to Elli that they can catch way more than just a Mouse, having caught thousands before. Elli says that it already means a lot, and the conversation quickly becomes awkward.
 **Elli & Champ #3** | If the player has met **Champ** and **Elli**, has at least 4-star friendship with both, and is not dating or married to either, then this event may trigger in Champ's den.

Inside, Champ is showing Elli where they work out each day, talking about their daily training routine. Impressing **Elli,** they state they must stay strong in case a threat appears in order to protect what they love. They go on to state their efforts aren't just for the colony, but also for Elli specifically.
Before Champ can walk back their statement, Elli says they feel that Champ could protect both the colony and Elli themself. The event ends with Champ thanking Elli for understanding.

Adult cats attending this marriage include Buttercup, Charlotte, Coco, Ember, Glimmer, Krampy, Rosemary, Spark, and Talon.

Elli and Champ have their single kitten, Aster, on Spring 9.

### Krampy & Talon

**Events**

 **Krampy & Talon #2** | If the player has met **Krampy** and **Talon**, has at least three-star friendships with both, and is not dating or married to either of those cats, this event may trigger in Talon's den between 9 AM and 8 PM.
 **Krampy & Talon #3** | If the player has met **Krampy** and **Talon**, has four-star friendships with both, and is not dating or married to either of those cats, this event may trigger in the Clinic between 11 AM and 10 PM.

Krampy is thanking Talon for giving him some herbs, commenting that this stock will last for a week. Talon comments that healing is Krampy's specialty, and that they shouldn't waste time foraging for herbs when they could do greater things with their talent. They also comment that Krampy's research may benefit the colony. Krampy thanks him for the compliment before the player walks up to Talon and Krampy. Krampy tells the player about the pile of herbs that Talon gave him, asking the player if they had seen another cat gather a pile of herbs this big. After answering the question, Krampy thanks Talon again for their contribution, before Talon leaves. Soon, Krampy finds a red rose in the pile.

Adult cats attending this marriage include Glimmer, Coco, Ember, Jag, Rosemary, Charlotte, and Alabaster. This marriage has the smallest list of possible guests, sitting at 7 possible cats (all adults).

Krampy & Talon have their single kitten, Jack, on Spring 1.

### Spark & Lainey

**Events**

Ember questions where Spark has been, as they missed their shift, but Spark is only able to stutter. Ember compares Spark to their other parent, angering Spark. Spark explains they were with friends, and Ember questions if they were with Fliss and Lainey, stating their dislike for the twins.
Ember notices the player and asks them to talk some sense into Spark. The two options to choose from are 'work comes first' or 'friends come first'.
 **Spark & Lainey #2** | If the player has met **Spark**, **Lainey**, and **Fliss**, has at least three-star friendships with **Spark** and **Lainey**, and is not dating or married to either of those cats, this event may trigger in West Central between 5 PM and 11 PM.

Upon entering the area, Lainey, who is hidden behind a tree, will call the player over, telling the player to hide with them. Fliss, who is pretending to be Lainey, appears with Spark behind them. Fliss leads Spark to Lainey and the player, and when they get close Lainey jumps out from their hiding spot, startling Spark.
 **Spark & Lainey #3** | If the player has met **Spark**, **Ember**, **Krampy**, **Lainey**, and **Coco**, has four-star friendships with **Spark** and **Lainey**, and is not dating or married to either of those cats, this event may trigger in Ember and Spark's den between 8 AM and 5 PM if it's sunny outside.

When the player enters the den, Spark is shown standing infront of the counter. They tell Ember that they want to take over, despite it not being their shift. Though surprised, Ember gladly accepts and leaves the den. Spark walks behind the counter, and soon enough Lainey comes forward.
Lainey tells Spark how much what they did means to them, and gives a backstory about their mother, who took care of all seven Lainey's littermates, including them and Fliss, by herself, as well as how Fliss took care of Lainey after their mother died. Spark listens intently and thanks Lainey for the story.

Adult cats attending this marriage include Alabaster, Coco, Ember, Fliss, Krampy, Phantom, and Rosemary. If Alabaster and Fliss's rival marriage has also been completed, Salem will also attend.

Spark and Lainey have their twin kittens, Aurora and Lux, on Autumn 1.

## Gallery

Rival Kittens being introduced to the player.Jack being introduced to the player.Alabaster & Fliss's wedding.Bob asking the player about marrying Buttercup.Bob's second question to the player about marrying Buttercup.
## Trivia

* Bob & Buttercup's triplets all have names starting with the letter B, to match their parents.
* Rival marriages were added for the $150,000 stretch goal in the Wildwood Story Kickstarter.