Old Longfellow

Far Harbor / Fallout Shelter character
Old Longfellow
Lore
Race	Human
Gender	Male
Eye color	Pale blue
Hair color	White
Affiliation	Harbormen Sole Survivor (optional)
Role	Hunter Guide Companion
Gameplay
Location	The Last Plank
Quests	Walk in the Park Shipbreaker
Other
Dialogue	DLC03_CompanionOldLongfellow.txt
Appearances	Far Harbor Fallout Shelter
SPECIAL	5 ST, 7 PE, 7 EN, 7 CH, 7 IN, 10 AG, 7 LK 5 ST, 7 PE, 8 EN, 4 CH, 6 IN, 3 AG, 7 LK
Actual	5 ST, 8 PE, 7 EN, 7 CH, 7 IN, 10 AG, 7 LK 7 ST, 7 PE, 10 EN, 6 CH, 6 IN, 3 AG, 9 LK
Level	10→
Misc stats	Hit Points: 185+ ([Player Level - 10] x 5) Carry Weight: 100 lbs.
Rarity	Legendary
Combat
Faction	CompanionCrimeFaction_OldLongFellow CurrentCompanionFaction DLC03SettlementFarHarborCrimeFaction DLC03SettlementFarHarborFaction HasBeenCompanionFaction PotentialCompanionFaction
Combat style	Default
Aggression	Aggressive
Confidence	Foolhardy
Assistance	Helps Allies
Form ID	xx006E5B
Ref ID	xx014602
Race	HumanRace
Physical traits
Hairstyle	Dapper
Facial hair	Survivalist

 

“You've got some grit, I'll give you that. Can't say that about most folks I know.”

Old Longfellow is a hunter and guide living out of a cabin near Far Harbor in 2287. He is a possible companion to the Sole Survivor.

Background

A native of the Island, Longfellow is old enough to remember previous occasions when the radioactive fog covered the majority of the island, before its eventual retreat. His indomitable will and physical fitness have served him well into his old age.

Old Longfellow is a seasoned hunter who can recall a fairly large portion of the region's history; from desperate struggle to prosperous hubris. Longfellow is a veritable legend in Far Harbor circles and one of the few guides capable of guiding a person safely through the fog. His age and experiences made him cynical and he hits the bottle of whiskey a bit too often in recent years.

Longfellow harbors a deep distrust for the Children of Atom. In his youth, he was in a romantic relationship with a girl named Hannah and the two had planned a future together. The cult's followers attacked the pair at their hideaway deep within the fog and abducted Hannah. Left for dead, Longfellow eventually made it back to civilization. It took him two months to recover from his injuries and by then it was too late for Hannah. The Children's zealots had brainwashed her mind and converted Hannah to their ways. Hannah was pregnant but suffered a miscarriage due to the radiation she worshiped and was exposed to, claiming it was "Atom's will" for it to have happened. Hannah afterwards fell victim to the insane trappers that roam the island. Longfellow became an embittered shell of a man, mostly regretting the death of Hannah and his unborn child.

Interactions with the player character

Interactions overview

Interactions
	This character is essential. Essential characters cannot be killed.
	This character is a permanent companion. They grant the Hunter's Wisdom perk.
	This character is involved in quests.	Shipbreaker Walk in the Park

Effects of player's actions

• Maxed approval with Old Longfellow grants the Sole Survivor the Hunter's Wisdom perk, which reduces damage and energy resistance of animals and sea creatures by 25%.

Range of interests

Approvals

Disapprovals

Likes Drinking alcohol (except beer). Asking for more reward money. Stopping Mama Murphy from using chems. Telling Supervisor White that the water is awful before starting Troubled Waters. Healing Dogmeat. Doing various good things. Telling the First Mate to "Calm down" during Last Voyage of the U.S.S. Constitution. Telling Roger Warwick it 'makes sense' (that his crops are doing well) when first talking to him. Choosing "love conquers all" when Miss Edna asks about love. Choosing "Kill them." when confronting Initiate Clarke during Duty or Dishonor. Accepting Minutemen quests to help settlements. Choosing the sarcastic dialogue in response to Miss Edna's math question. Telling Jule about her past at the end of the quest The Price of Memory. Demanding part of the cut from Ezra Parker. Offering to help when you first meet Kasumi Nakano. Meeting Erickson in a positive manner. Buying a guard dog from Erickson. Selling the tools to Machete Mike. Telling Andre Michaud that "There is a reason to live" after healing him. Killing the sea monsters around The Island (Commonwealth and Nuka-World variants such as Nukalurks and mirelurks found in the Commonwealth do not apply) Accepting The Heretic quest. Asking for more money from Pearl. Telling DiMA that he is a fraud during the quest The Way Life Should Be. Telling The Mariner to be honest about Red Death to people in Far Harbor. Convince High Confessor Tektus to run away during Reformation. Agreeing to help Isabel Cruz with Rogue Robot quests. Wiping out the raiders at Nuka-World. Loves Choosing the "Safeguard the Future" option when in dialogue with Captain Avery after The Nucleus is destroyed. Telling DiMA to Destroy the Nucleus. Telling DiMA that the Sole Survivor intends to protect Far Harbor. Agreeing to replace High Confessor Tektus with a synth. Choosing the "Sarcastic" option when telling Grand Zealot Richter about Gwyneth at the end of The Heretic. Telling Brother Devin that Atom doesn't exist. Choosing "Attack Him" option when in dialogue with Tektus near the end of the Reformation quest.

Dislikes Stealing. Using chems. Murdering non-hostile people. Giving water to the thirsty guy during a random encounter. Siding with Jack Cabot in The Secret of Cabot House. Cannibalism. Giving Sheffield a Nuka-Cola. Telling the Brotherhood of Steel about Acadia. Choosing "What do you think?" when confronting Initiate Clarke during Duty or Dishonor. Declining Machete Mike's offer to buy the tools for 2000 caps. Murdering Machete Mike. Telling Uncle Ken to go back to Far Harbor. Telling Dejen that the player character killed Coursers before starting Hunting the Hunter. Accepting the quest Hunting the Hunter. Telling Cog that the player character won't tell Jule About her past at the end of the quest The Price of Memory. Telling Ezra Parker that the Sole Survivor will let him go in Brain Dead. Telling Captain Avery that the Sole Survivor will keep her secret during the quest The Way Life Should Be. Telling DiMA that the Sole Survivor will protect the Nucleus or suggesting to destroy Far Harbor and the Nucleus during the quest The Way Life Should Be. Offering to do the quest Turn Back the Fog for free. Agree with Allen Lee to destroy Acadia. Agree to help Sister Mai. Suggesting Grand Zealot Richter to talk to Gwyneth or refuse to find Gwyneth. Telling The Mariner to make it legend about Red Death or saying we didn't find Red Death to people in Far Harbor. Hates Choosing "Condemn him" when confronting Initiate Clarke during Duty or Dishonor. Agreeing to send Malcolm victims at Echo Lake Lumber. Joining the Church of the Children of Atom. Saying "Glory of Atom" to Grand Zealot Richter when reporting progress of The Heretic quest. Rendering Far Harbor defenseless by using the Wind Farm Kill Switch (turns hostile and can be killed). Suggesting DiMA to destroy Far Harbor using the Wind Farm Kill Switch. Telling DiMA that he did the right thing during the quest The Way Life Should Be. Raiding settlements with gangs from Nuka-World.

Inventory

Far Harbor

Apparel	Weapon	Other items
Hunter's long coat	Lever-action rifle

Fallout Shelter

	Outfit
	Tattered longcoat
	Weapon
	Henrietta

Notes

• Old Longfellow carries a unique lever-action rifle called Henrietta in Fallout Shelter.
• Longfellow is a heavy drinker, often asking if the Sole Survivor can stop for a drink or, when trading, ask if he can be provided with alcohol. He will even openly state that he will celebrate his death with a final toast (if the player character kills him).
• Despite the fog driving most people insane (such as the Trappers), Longfellow seems to be quite sane and reasonable, though he often claims his limbs are stiff and his bones ache due to the exposure of the fog.
• Longfellow openly dislikes the Children of Atom; disliking if the Sole Survivor joins them and when talking with DiMA when he talks about the possibility of there being peace with them, he openly states he would enjoy fighting them. Interestingly, he disapproves if the Sole Survivor suggests to spare or reason with Sister Gwyneth when talking to Grand Zealot Richter in The Heretic mission.
• When Idolized, he will reveal he always wanted a son and/or daughter to teach what he has learned to them.
• He will become hostile if Far Harbor is destroyed.
• He will sometimes sing the traditional Irish songs "Wild Rover," "Molly Malone," and "Jug of Punch" when idle.
• When picking up junk items, Old Longfellow will actually commend the Sole Survivor for doing so, in direct contrast to several other companions.
• While utilizing power armor does not negatively affect Old Longfellow's opinion of the player character as it does for Strong, he will state he's not overly fond of powered armor because "It's too damn loud to hunt in."
• Like MacCready and Porter Gage, Old Longfellow's teeth are rotten.
• Old Longfellow cannot be romanced by the Sole Survivor.
• When dismissed without choosing a specific settlement, Old Longfellow will return to his cabin, but he may occasionally take visits to the bar in Far Harbor.
• If the quest Walk in the Park is completed before meeting Old Longfellow, He will compliment the player character for navigating the fog alone.

Notable quotes

• "Gettin' too damn old for this runnin' around."
• "Don't know what's more sore, my back or my feet."
• "Bury me... with a bottle..."
• "Damn... I can't remember if I had my bath this week or not."
• "Whiskey's runnin' low. Better find some more, an' soon."
• "Ha, ha, ha, have all the dam rads you want."

Appearances

Old Longfellow appears in the Fallout 4 add-on Far Harbor and Fallout Shelter.

Bugs

• PC Old Longfellow might disappear for no reason. To fix this use console command xx014602.moveto player.^[verified]
• PC Old Longfellow may become impossible to interact with. To fix this enter the console and click on Old Longfellow and use the console command resetAi.^[verified]

Gallery

Concept art

Old Longfellow's icon from the Hunter's Wisdom perk

Old Longfellow in The Last Plank

Pre-release image

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