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I'm so glad you're here. It's been a while since anyone's visited us, and He's been waiting for someone like yourself to arrive.

Tree Father Birch is the leader of the Treeminders in Oasis in Fallout 3.

Background[]

Birch founded the Treeminders. While the village is ostensibly a democratic commune, Birch acts as the group's spiritual and temporal leader. He is the Tree Father, a role similar to a high priest, and guides the cult in their communion with the "god-spirit" Harold.[Non-game 1]

Birch spends most of his time in the Pavilion, sitting on his throne, occasionally eating, and sleeping for a few hours at night. He also walks around Oasis, overseeing the village more directly.

Interactions with the player character[]

Interactions overview[]

Interactions
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This character is involved in quests.
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This character drops an ear upon death (Contract Killer).

Quests[]

  • Oasis: He greets the Lone Wanderer upon nearing the entrance. After leading them to the center of the grove, Birch will enter a conversation, which will begin the Oasis quest.

Effects of player's actions[]

Inventory[]

Notable quotes[]

Appearances[]

Tree Father Birch appears only in Fallout 3.

Behind the scenes[]

Birch is the common name for genus Betula, a type of tree. All of the human residents in Oasis have horticultural names.

References[]

  1. Birch: "I know why you're here and despite what my wife thinks, I know you'll do what's best for Oasis. After all, He chose you and He would never want to put us in harm's way."
    (Birch's dialogue)
  2. The Lone Wanderer: "How did the Treeminders begin?"
    Laurel: "I'm afraid I can take none of the credit for my husband's creation. I arrived perhaps a year after him, well after he established the Treeminders."
    (Laurel's dialogue)

Non-game

  1. 1.0 1.1 Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.101: "Tree Father Birch
    The 50-year-old chief of Oasis, Birch spends most of his time in the Pavilion, sitting on his throne, occasionally eating, and sleeping for a few hours at night. He also walks around Oasis, overseeing the village more directly. While the village is ostensibly a democratic commune, Tree Father Birch sees himself as the group's spiritual and temporal leader. He has cast himself in role similar to a high priest, worshipping the god-spirit Harold."
    (Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition Wasteland Census)
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