Rod (FoMT)

Rod is an unseen character in Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town and Harvest Moon: More Friends of Mineral Town.

He is talked about often by his wife Lillia and two children Popuri and Rick. Rod never makes an appearance in the game however, as he is on a search to cure Lillia's uncureable illness.

Rick holds a certain resentment for his father, as he feels that his father abandonded his mother. Rick now bears the weight of caring for his mother and sister, which can sometimes get the best of him. Popuri and Lillia on the other hand think that Rod is doing the right thing, although they miss him very much. Rod will write letters to the family from time to time.

Rod is also best friends with Zack. They both fell in love with Lillia, but Rod married her first. Zack has vowed to never interfere with Rod and Lillia's relationship, even if Rod is away.

Lillia will also state that on the day of her and Rod's honeymoon, Rod brought back two chickens. The two chickens laid too many eggs, and that is how the Poultry Farm was started.

The ladies of the town (Anna, Manna, and Sasha) will tell you about why Rod left when you talk to them during the day. Anna will tell you that Rod left to find a rare flower that blooms every ten years or so in order to cure Lillia. Manna will express guilt for his absence, saying it was her fault since she told him about the flower. Lillia, being her best friend, was so upset when he first left and Manna did all she could to comfort her.

Zack, once you become better friends with him, will mention that he's worried about Rod and wonders when he's coming back.