“Like the shadow of a ghost.”
Follows-Chalk is a tribal living in Zion Canyon in the Fallout: New Vegas DLC Honest Hearts.
Background[edit]
When Follows-Chalk was a young boy, a man came through the valley with one of the caravans: a "tall man, big mustache, carried a guitar." Follows-Chalk asked him what he did for a living, and the interpreter told him that he was a singer. "What is that?" he asked. The man explained that he went from place to place and sang for people, who gave him food, shelter, and care in return. Follows-Chalk could not believe that there was a place in this world where a man could do that. He promised himself then that one day he'd explore that world himself.[1]
Follows Chalk's name is derived from the fact that the more experienced Dead Horse scouts leave chalk marks to indicate areas where the game is plentiful. As he is not a full scout yet, he simply "follows the chalk" of the veterans.[2]
As a young tribesman, he admits to not believing in the local taboo legends and expresses excitement when exploring taboo areas (pre-War buildings).[3] Follows-Chalk idolizes Joshua Graham, which worries the New Canaanite, who feels he should have as little influence over the tribe as possible.
Interactions Overview[edit]
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| This character is essential. Essential characters cannot be killed. Essential status expires when not a companion. | ||
| This character is a temporary companion. They grant the Well-Stacked Cairns perk. | ||
| This character starts quests. |
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| This character is involved in quests. |
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Endings[edit]
| # | Slide | Voice-over narration | In-game condition |
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| 1 |  |
Follows-Chalk took the Courier's words to heart and decided that the big cities of the Mojave Wasteland and NCR were best left unexplored. Though he sometimes dreamed of distant lands, he continued to support his family at Dead Horse Point, and eventually his wanderlust faded. |
Tell Follows-Chalk to stay with his Tribe. |
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Follows-Chalk took the Courier's words to heart and decided that he would behold the sights and sounds of distant lands with his own eyes and ears. After returning to Dead Horse Point, he quarreled with his family and other tribe members about his ambitions. One morning, they awoke to discover that Follows-Chalk had set off alone, westward, into the wilderness. He was never seen again. |
Tell Follows-Chalk that he should see civilization. |
Inventory[edit]
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items | On death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead Horses Stalker Armor Chalk's Headdress | Follows-Chalk's .45 Auto Pistol Follows-Chalk's War Club | Food Chems Purified Water | Chalk's Headdress |
Notes[edit]
- He will not be mentioned in the ending slideshows if Civilized Man's Burden is not completed.
- He will no longer be available as a companion once Waking Cloud is recruited, and all items given to him will be returned to the Courier.
- Killing him starts the quest Chaos in Zion and turns the Dead Horses hostile toward the Courier.
- His War Club already has the bullet casing ridge, despite him not being a full scout yet.
- When he tells the Courier about the man with the guitar, they can respond "I think I know that guy. Small world." If the Courier has completed the quest Talent Pool, they will instead say, "I know that guy, I got him a job."
- He will have different dialogue should the Courier manage to evade (most of) the White Leg ambush at the beginning of Honest Hearts. He will try to persuade the Courier in assisting him to eliminate the remaining White Legs in the area.
Quotes[edit]
- "Why do you carry all those bottlecaps, anyway? They jangle like crazy."
- "Hoi! White Legs don't leave survivors often. You're some kind of lucky, let me tell you."
- "Like the shadow of a ghost."
- "Bet they don't have anything as nasty as Yao Guai out where you come from, huh?"
- "I hear some odd things about the civilized lands outside Zion. Is there really a giant thunder-lizard people live inside?"
- "If I don't make it... tell Joshua... I tried."
Appearances[edit]
Follows-Chalk appears in the Fallout: New Vegas DLC Honest Hearts.
Behind the Scenes[edit]
Follows-Chalk was written by Travis Stout.[Dev 1]
Gallery[edit]
Follows-Chalk ready to attack
References[edit]
- ↑ Courier: "What's with this obsession you seem to have with 'civilization?'"
Follows-Chalk: "Let me tell you a story. When I was a boy, a man came through the valley with one of the caravans. Tall man, big mustache, carried a guitar. I asked what he did for his living, and the interpreter told me he was a singer. What is that? I asked. The man explained that he went from place to place and sang for people, who gave him food and shelter and care in return. I couldn't believe that there was a place in this world where a man could do that. I promised myself then that one day I'd explore that world myself."
(Follows-Chalk's dialogue) - ↑ Courier: "Why are you called Follows-Chalk?"
Follows-Chalk: "Our advance scouts leave chalk signs to mark places rich with game. I'm not a full scout yet, so I follow the marks and guide the hunters."
(Follows-Chalk's dialogue) - ↑ Follows-Chalk: "See those handprints? Dead Horses and Sorrows mark them on taboo places, places from Back When. Good thing for you I don't buy into that stuff."
(Follows-Chalk's dialogue)
- ↑ Fallout: New Vegas 10th Anniversary Charity Stream (reference starts at 2:45:28)
Joshua Sawyer: "Travis Stout wrote Waking Cloud and Follows-Chalk."
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