Unlocking Romance with Samael in Moonlight Peaks: Your Guide to Dating the Bartender

So, you’ve jumped into Moonlight Peaks and found yourself wondering, “How do I date Samael?” You’re not alone! This mysterious bartender is undeniably the town’s heartthrob. If you’ve checked out the list of potential love interests, you’ll see Samael right there among the other bachelors. But here’s the catch: unlike the other guys, Samael only starts with four friendship hearts in his relationship panel. What’s the deal?

To get the ball rolling on Samael’s romance, you’ll need to dive into some main quest storylines that involve characters you won’t meet for a while. Spoiler alert ahead! But don’t sweat it—Samael is definitely dateable. Just keep pushing through the main storyline, improve your town, and you might see your relationship with him blossom by autumn or winter.

Now, let’s break down how to successfully woo Samael:

1. **Build Up Friendship Hearts**: First, you need to unlock those extra friendship hearts. Aim for four hearts to get started on dating him.

2. **Trigger the Cutscene**: Once you hit that four-heart milestone, you’ll unlock a special cutscene with Samael.

3. **Ask Him Out**: After that, simply talk to Samael, invite him over, and ask him on a date!

Here are a few quick tips to make your courtship smoother:

• Samael has a fondness for red wine, so don’t forget to stock up on grapes for your kegs and chat with him every day.
• It’s a good strategy to reach those four friendship hearts ahead of time, so you’re ready when romance opens up.
• You can look forward to a delightful stargazing date where he’ll point out constellations—how sweet is that?

Now, onto the part that reveals how to unlock Samael’s romance (a few spoilers coming up!):

• Finish the quest titled “Bride’s Attendant Duty”.
• Wait a week for Orlock to show up at your place.
• Complete the quest “Unfinished Business”.
• Earn four hearts with Samael to ask him out on that coveted date.

To officially unlock his romance, you need to make some progress in the main quest until you reach Luna Bay and meet the Hosu family. The quests “A Curious Passage” and “The Mysterious Bay” are key to moving forward with Samael’s storyline. Be prepared to tackle some tasks like lifting fallen trees, fixing bridges with Ludo, and helping Samael gear up for an important day ahead.

And don’t freak out if you notice that Samael seems to have feelings for your new mermaid neighbor—his whirlwind engagement to Kim doesn’t last! After you help them prepare for their ceremony, Kim gets cold feet and dashes off. However, Samael will be off the market for a week following this incident. But don’t worry—after a week, Orlock will show up with a plan to help Samael through his heartbreak. You’ll assist in setting up a closure meeting between Samael and Kim, and only then will you get the chance to really unlock his heart.

If you’ve already gotten to four hearts with him, you can simply invite him on that date without hesitation. Go for it!