Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea features five distinct bachelorettes across its four seasonal regions: Carol, Jane, Mara, Lorelei, and Shirley. Developer Natsume and co-developer IMAGICA GEEQ designed the game with 10 total romance candidates (five bachelorettes and five bachelors), allowing you to court any partner regardless of your protagonist's gender.
Because one bachelorette is the alternate playable character, you have access to nine total marriage candidates during any single playthrough.
Confirmed Bachelorettes Overview
Below is the verified list of all five bachelorettes announced for Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea, along with their associated towns and background roles.
| Bachelorette | Hometown & Seasonal Theme | Occupation / Role | Playthrough Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol | Bloomfield Village (Spring) | Childhood friend & fellow farmer | Only available if playing as the male protagonist |
| Jane | Bloomfield Village (Spring) | Village schoolteacher & baker | Available in every playthrough |
| Mara | Tidewind (Summer) | Aspiring sailor & boatman's daughter | Available in every playthrough |
| Lorelei | Quarrytop Village (Winter) | Mining guild / union leader | Available in every playthrough |
| Shirley | Maplehill Town (Autumn) | Musician in a punk rock band | Available in every playthrough |
Every Bachelorette in Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea
Carol (Bloomfield Village)
Carol serves as the female default protagonist during character setup. If you choose to play as the male protagonist, Carol steps into the game world as your supportive childhood friend and an eligible bachelorette residing in Bloomfield Village.
Early gameplay previews show Carol helping you get your farm up and running. She fixes up her grandmother's old Soilbot machine, walks you through tilling, planting, and watering crops, and assists with animal deliveries at the village Animal Care Center. She displays an adventurous, slightly rebellious streak, willingly sneaking past the village perimeter to Wolf Hill to gather wild strawberries for local events despite warnings about aggressive wildlife.
Jane (Bloomfield Village)
Jane is Bloomfield Village's long-standing schoolteacher, known among the villagers for her gentle, older-sister personality. She has a deep passion for reading, writing, and literature, harboring a long-term dream of studying at the grand university library in Maplehill Town.
In addition to teaching, Jane is an accomplished baker who prepares sweet treats for the community, such as birthday cakes for local children. While nurturing, she is also firm about safety, warning the protagonist not to venture carelessly outside the settlement into wolf territory. Developer previews suggest her romance storyline focuses heavily on her scholarly ambitions and love of books.
Mara (Tidewind)
Mara resides in Tidewind, the summer-themed coastal port village plagued by worsening ocean storms. She is the fiery, determined daughter of Tidewind's head boatman and dresses in distinct maritime attire featuring a sailor collar and an anchor zipper.
Mara's primary life goal is to become the finest sailor in the world. Her dialogue and personality reflect an energetic passion for the sea, and her romance arc follows the triumphs and obstacles she faces while working toward maritime mastery.
Lorelei (Quarrytop Village)
Lorelei lives in Quarrytop Village, the snow-covered, winter-themed settlement built around the main mine. Quarrytop suffers from recurring, mysterious earthquakes, and Lorelei holds a prominent leadership position overseeing the local mining guild alongside her grandfather.
Lorelei presents an elegant, composed appearance, sporting purple hair and jewel-accented clothing. She takes the safety of the mine and guild regulations seriously, strictly enforcing union rules to protect the mountain's mineral resources. Previews highlight her deep concern for her grandfather's well-being amidst the seismic disruptions affecting the area.
Shirley (Maplehill Town)
Shirley makes her home in Maplehill Town, the largest, autumn-themed cultural hub of Teradea. Maplehill is known for its music, arts, and nightlife, though it has recently been losing its communal spark.
Shirley brings an avant-garde aesthetic to the romance roster, featuring a punk hairstyle with colored streaks and patterned tights. She performs in an active punk rock band and plays instruments such as the harmonica. Her personal journey ties into Maplehill's broader cultural struggle: proving that the town can make room for modern, alternative creative expression without discarding its artistic traditions.
Echoes of Teradea Romance and Marriage Rules
Preview footage, developer Q&A sessions, and official platform listings outline several key rules governing courtship in the game:
- Universal Romance (Any Gender): You can court and marry any bachelor or bachelorette regardless of the gender you choose for your character. Same-sex marriage is fully supported.
- Nine Candidates per Save: While there are 10 romance candidates in total, the alternate protagonist mechanic limits any single save file to nine candidates. If you play as the boy, Carol is romanceable and Robert is absent. If you play as the girl, Robert becomes romanceable and Carol cannot be courted.
- Post-Story Marriage: Similar to previous modern entries such as Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos, marriage is locked until after you finish the main story campaign. You cannot hold a wedding during the early chapters.
- Building a Family: After marriage, players can expand their household and have one child.
- Community Influence (Happilia): Deepening ties with townsfolk and completing village restoration requests yields "Happilia," a happiness energy gauge that helps restore the region's Spirit Trees alongside the pint-sized Harvest Goddess.
Note: Specific item gift preferences, daily NPC walking schedules, and heart-event trigger requirements have not yet been fully detailed by Natsume and will become clear following the game's release on October 15, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bachelorettes are in Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea?
There are five confirmed bachelorettes: Carol, Jane, Mara, Lorelei, and Shirley. Across all candidates, the game features 10 romance options (five bachelorettes and five bachelors).
Can you romance Carol if you choose the female protagonist?
No. Carol only exists as an NPC and romance candidate if you play as the male protagonist. If you play as Carol, the male protagonist Robert takes her place as an eligible bachelor.
Can female characters marry bachelorettes in Echoes of Teradea?
Yes. The developers confirmed that players can pursue any romance option regardless of their character's gender, allowing same-gender dating and marriage.
Can you get married before finishing the main story?
No. Marriage in Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea unlocks only after completing the primary storyline objectives.
