“Does that mean you'll help me? Thank you! Jonny was last seen playing cowboys and Indians with his dog Laddie out front. The two of them are inseparable; in fact, that's how we knew something was wrong. One day, Laddie came back without Jonny. We've been searching ever since. Take Laddie with you; maybe the two of you will be able to find Jonny.”
Balthas is an inhabitant of Modoc around 2241. He serves as the town tanner.
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Background
A large man typically seen wearing a craftsman's apron[1] and smelling of leather, Balthas is easily recognizable as Modoc's tanner. Where Grisham's slaughterhouse produces meat, Balthas takes care of the remainder of the brahmin, producing high quality leather goods for sale, constantly experiment with different curing processes to increase their resilience.
He is also a family man and loves his son, Jonny, a great deal. His recent disappearance causes him no end of pain, particularly when his prayers go unanswered.
Interactions with the player character
Interactions overview
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This character starts quests. | |
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This character is involved in quests. | |
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This character is a merchant. | Sells: leather armor and leather jacket |
Quests
- Jonny is missing. Find him and bring him home to Balthas: His son, Jonny, is missing, and he asks the Chosen One to find him. If he believes they are endangering or have killed Jonny, he may take part in an attack on the Ghost Farm. If this occurs, Jonny shall perish in the attack, and the player character will be left unable to enter dialogue with him.
Inventory
| Apparel | Weapon | Other items |
|---|---|---|
| Leather armor | Sledgehammer |
Notes
Balthas' name is often misspelled as "Baltha" or "Balthus" in dialogue and in-game files.
Appearances
Balthas appears only in Fallout 2.
References
- ↑ McBaltha.msg, line 100
