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{{Quotation|Hello, and welcome to Walden Pond! You are now standing in front of the cabin inhabited by transcendentalist writer and philosopher Henry David Thoreau starting in the summer of 1845. For two years, two months, and two days, Thoreau lived in this cabin, hoping to gain a more objective understanding of society. This experiment was influenced by Thoreau's interest in transcendentalist philosophy, which believed that people were at their best when truly self-reliant. By living off the land with few material possessions, Thoreau proved it skeptical to think that any outward improvement of life could bring inner peace and contentment. For more information, please visit the gift shop and purchase one of the many books on transcendentalism. Also available; t-shirts, coffee mugs, toys, and many other items to commemorate your trip! Thank you for visiting Walden Pond, sponsored by General Atomics, maker of the Mister Handy robotic assistant.|Automated tour|sound=WaldenPondTour-Fallout4.ogg}}
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<center>[[File:WaldenPondTour-Fallout4.ogg|noicon]]''Automated tour''</center>
  
   
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'''Walden Pond''' is a [[Fallout 4 locations|location]] in [[the Commonwealth]] in [[Timeline#2287|2287]].
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'''Walden Pond''' is a [[Wikipedia:Kettle (landform)|kettle hole]] [[Fallout 4 locations|lake]] in [[Concord]], [[The Commonwealth|Massachusetts]], formerly protected as part of Walden Pond State Reservation.
   
 
==Background==
  
==Background==
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On the north shore of this pond is the home of [[Henry David Thoreau]] from the summer of [[Timeline#1845|1845]] until [[Timeline#1847|1847]]. Hoping to gain a more objective understanding of society, Thoreau was influenced by the principles of [[Wikipedia:Transcendentalism|Transcendentalism]]. His account of the experience was recorded in ''[[Wikipedia:Walden|Walden; or, Life in the Woods]]'', which made the pond famous. Before the [[Great War]], the site became a tourist attraction. A gift shop was built next to the cabin, and the audio tour associated with it was sponsored by [[General Atomics International]]. It is suggested that the tourist should pick up one of the many [[Media|books]] on Transcendentalism, and/or select from a selection of t-shirts, [[coffee mug]]s and toys.
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Walden Pond is a small lake located southwest of [[Concord]] and west of [[Lexington]]. Before the [[Great War]], it was famous for its association with the author and philosopher [[Henry David Thoreau]], who lived in a cabin by the lake from 1845 to 1847. During his stay, Thoreau investigated the principles of transcendentalism by living according to this philosophy, and later wrote the book ''Walden'' about his experiences.
 
   
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Although the cabin itself remains, the pond would later be littered with detritus; it is almost dry and is irradiated at 10 rads/sec. The basement of the gift shop and the nearby tunnels are occupied by a small [[Raiders (Fallout 4)#Walter's gang|raider gang]], led by [[Walter (Walden Pond)|Walter]].<ref>[[Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide]] Collector's Edition p. 265: ''"'''[1.19] WALDEN POND'''''<br />''Once the home of a transcendentalist author, this is now home to a quartet of chem-addled Raiders. The gift shop has some traps, as well as a note near the locked basement door (Master). Walter the Raider has the key. Enter the basement via the drainage pipes. Don’t forget to take the audio tour!"''<br />([[Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide Map]])</ref> When first encountered, they are discussing who and what Thoreau and transcendentalism are; although [[Tweez]] is incorrect and [[Bear (Fallout 4)|Bear]] cannot read.
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The cabin in which Thoreau lived is preserved. Before the Great War, the cabin and the audio tour associated with it were sponsored by [[General Atomics International]]. This may show an aspect of pre-War society, as the humble message of Thoreau is immediately contradicted by consumerism and corporate involvement in everyday life.
  
   
 
==Layout==
  
==Layout==
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The pond itself is small and highly irradiated (+10), with an island in the middle without obvious significance which smokes mysteriously. Up on the hill to the west, there is an automated tour box in front of a cabin that was home to Thoreau. Beyond this is a gift shop - a much larger building, which is booby-trapped with a few makeshift bombs and a clapping-cymbal monkey doll. Next to the Master locked back door, held up by a knife, there is a "[[Note to Tweez]]." The note reads as follows:
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The pond itself has little worthwhile, except for a drainage pipe in the southwest shore. It is highly [[Radiation|irradiated]] (+10), with an island in the middle without obvious significance which smokes mysteriously. There is also a gift shop on the hill southwest of the pond. Thoreau's cabin stands next to the gift shop, its automated tour guide remains functional. The gift shop has nothing out of the ordinary, with a Master-locked door to the basement behind the counter. It is [[Fallout 4 traps|booby-trapped]] with a few makeshift bombs and a clapping-cymbal monkey doll. Next to the [[Lockpick|Master]] [[Lock|locked]] back door, held up by a [[Combat knife (Fallout 4)|knife]], there is a "[[Note to Tweez]]."
   
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===Gift shop basement===
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{{Quotation|Tweez, If you are reading this, then you're an idiot. This is the last time I tell you, we're locking this door. Use the entrance in the sewer pipe. Next time you forget, I'm locking your ass out permanently|Walter}}
  
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The basement (as accessed from the drainage pipe) begins with a mostly straight pipe that leads to a small cave. An earthen tunnel leads to a busted wall into the gift shop basement proper, which contains a number of shelves and cabinets. A hallway to the northeast has a staircase leading back up to the main gift shop.
   
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The sewer pipe mentioned in the note is found outside the cabin on the edge of the lake. Inside the sewer entrance, past the long pipe, [[Tweez]] and [[Bear (Fallout 4)|Bear]] can be heard talking about Thoreau and transcendentalism. In this first room, there is a hunting rifle, duffle bag and an issue of [[Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor (Fallout 4)|Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor]]. [[Walter (Fallout 4)|Walter]] and [[Whiplash]] can be found in the next room. The [[gift shop key]] found on Walter will unlock the safe in the room as well as the door to the gift shop. Additionally, [[Big Jim (weapon)|Big Jim]], a unique pipe wrench, can be found next to a toolbox. There is a [[Vault-Tec lunchbox]] in the corner next to a bottlecap mine.
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When first entering, Tweez and Bear can be heard talking about Thoreau and transcendentalism. In this first room, there is a hunting rifle, duffle bag, and an issue of [[Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor (Fallout 4)|Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor]]. [[Walter (Walden Pond)|Walter]] and [[Whiplash]] can be found in the next room. The [[Fallout 4 keys#Gift shop key|gift shop key]] found on Walter will unlock the safe in the room as well as the door to the gift shop. Additionally, [[Big Jim (weapon)|Big Jim]], a unique pipe wrench, can be found next to a toolbox. There is a [[Vault-Tec lunchbox]] in the corner next to a bottlecap mine.
   
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Walden Pond sits in an area of the map that isn't very dense with map markings. Unmarked but interesting sites abound nearby:
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Walden Pond sits in an area of the map that is not very dense with map markings. Unmarked but notable sites nearby include:
 
* To the east is an unmarked raider hut.
  
* To the east is an unmarked raider hut.
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* To the east-southeast is an unmarked trader house with many cats and four little graves with presumably buried cats here (and cat meat for sale), and further on a wrecked train car containing a leveled suit of [[Power armor (Fallout 4)|power armor]]. The trader seems to usually have cat meat for sale.
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* To the east-southeast is an unmarked trader house with many cats and four small graves with, presumably, buried cats inside. The trader seems to usually have cat meat for sale. Further on, there is a wrecked train car containing a leveled suit of [[Power armor (Fallout 4)|power armor]] obtainable by hacking a nearby terminal (Advanced).
 
* To the south is a Stonehenge-like formation of cars. A [[Institute super mutant#Behemoth|behemoth]] spawns here once the [[Sole Survivor]] reaches around level 15. They are the sort of cars that can be made to explode.
  
* To the south is a Stonehenge-like formation of cars. A [[Institute super mutant#Behemoth|behemoth]] spawns here once the [[Sole Survivor]] reaches around level 15. They are the sort of cars that can be made to explode.
 
* To the south, on the Middlesex Expressway, there is an unmarked [[Gunners]] base.
 
* To the south, on the Middlesex Expressway, there is an unmarked [[Gunners]] base.
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* A bit further south is an unmarked location which appears to be some sort of old power station, constructed of red beams with an attached garage. Look here to find a [[fusion core]] in a generator, but mind the [[stingwing]]s.
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* A bit further south is an unmarked location which appears to be some sort of old power station, constructed of red beams with an attached garage. Look here to find a [[Fusion core (Fallout 4)|fusion core]] in a generator.
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* To the northwest, just below the dam, is a pond from which about seven [[Mirelurk egg (Fallout 4)|Mirelurk eggs]] can be recovered, if the two mirelurks guarding them are defeated. The dam nearby supports [[Fallout 4 random encounters|random encounters]].
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* To the northwest, just below the dam, is a pond from which about seven [[Mirelurk egg (Fallout 4)|mirelurk eggs]] can be recovered.
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* Just south of the building may be an unnamed chem vendor sleeping by a tent. If woken during the day, he will be surprised it is already morning.
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==Inhabitants==
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* [[Bear (Fallout 4)|Bear]]
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* [[Tweez]]
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* [[Walter (Walden Pond)|Walter]]
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* [[Whiplash]]
   
 
==Notable loot==
  
==Notable loot==
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* [[Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor (Fallout 4)|Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor issue #7]] - In the first room from the sewer pipe entrance, on a barrel next to a glowing lantern.
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* ''[[Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor (Fallout 4)|Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor]]'' issue #7 - In the first room from the sewer pipe entrance, on a barrel next to a glowing lantern.
 
* [[Big Jim (weapon)|Big Jim]], a unique pipe wrench - Inside the hideout, near the door to the gift shop, on a table by a red toolbox.
  
* [[Big Jim (weapon)|Big Jim]], a unique pipe wrench - Inside the hideout, near the door to the gift shop, on a table by a red toolbox.
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* [[Gift shop key]] - On [[Walter (Fallout 4)|Walter]], opens safe and the gift shop basement.
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* [[Fallout 4 keys#Gift shop key|Gift shop key]] - On [[Walter (Walden Pond)|Walter]], opens safe and the gift shop basement.
 
* [[Note to Tweez]] - Next to the gift shop door entrance to the hideout, stuck in the wall with a knife.
  
* [[Note to Tweez]] - Next to the gift shop door entrance to the hideout, stuck in the wall with a knife.
 
* [[Overdue book]] - Under the cash registers in the gift shop.
  
* [[Overdue book]] - Under the cash registers in the gift shop.
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==Related quests==
  
==Related quests==
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* [[Raider Troubles]] - Troublesome raiders might take refuge at this location between two attacks on the Commonwealth settlers.
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* [[Raider Troubles]]: A group of settlers is struggling to defend themselves against a nearby group of [[Raiders (Fallout 4)|raiders]] and asks the Sole Survivor for help.
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* [[Randolph Safehouse]]: The Railroad agent [[Tims|Mister Tims]] will leave dead drops in the form of six [[Randolph station updates|holotapes]] for the [[Sole Survivor]], containing information about possible hazards to the Railroad's escort and escape of [[synth]]s out of the Commonwealth. They can assist in these efforts by clearing out the location of hostiles.
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* [[Randolph Safehouse]]
  
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* [[To the Mattresses]]: The [[synth]]-hating [[L&L Gang]] is a major threat to [[the Railroad]]. [[Desdemona]] has a lead on them and asks the Sole Survivor to help neutralize their members.
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* [[Stop the Raiding]]: The Sole Survivor becomes aware of a group of settlers being terrorized by nearby [[Raiders (Fallout 4)|raiders]] and can offer to help.
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* [[Treasure Hunt]]: The Sole Survivor finds a [[Raider's note (Fallout 4)|note]] that suggests a large number of caps or chems may be stashed nearby.
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==Notes==
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When at this location [[Fallout 4 companions|companions]] make comments, which are activated in front of the cabin.
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{| class="va-table va-table-full mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
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! colspan="2" | Location comments
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! style="width: 15%;" | Character
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! style="width: 85%;" | Comment
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| [[Cait]]
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| "{{Tooltip|Pff. I don't see what the big deal is... anyone can write stuff down and claim it's a "work of art."|Searching Henry David Thoreau's cabin. / Sarcastic}}"
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| [[Codsworth]]
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| "{{Tooltip|Thoreau's cabin survived the bombs. I'm sure he never thought it'd take a nuclear war to bring us back to humble living.|Slightly amused - Finding Thoreau's cabin. / Amused}}"
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|-
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| [[Curie]]
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| "Henry David Thoreau lived here!"
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| [[Danse]]
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| "{{Tooltip|Hm, I remember this author. Wrote something about going into the woods to discover how he lived or something?|Searching Henry David Thoreau's cabin. - recalling / Puzzled}}"
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|-
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| [[Deacon]]
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| "Somethings off around here. Don't know what."
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|-
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| [[John Hancock]]
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| "{{Tooltip|Guess this Thoreau guy found claustrophobia inspiring.|Walking through Henry David Thoreau's very small cabin. / Amused}}"
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|-
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| [[Nick Valentine]]
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| "{{Tooltip|Four of the most important walls in the Commonwealth.|Walking through Henry David Thoreau's cabin. / Neutral}}"
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|-
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| [[Piper Wright]]
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| "{{Tooltip|You know the guy who owned this place wrote the book "On Civil Disobedience." Like, literally.|Walking through Henry David Thoreau's cabin. / Neutral}}"
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|-
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| [[Preston Garvey]]
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| "{{Tooltip|This place is still famous. Not much to look at anymore, though.|Surprised}}"
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|-
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| [[Robert MacCready]]
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| "{{Tooltip|Make sure you search the entire cabin Thoreau-ly. *Laughs* No?|Searching Henry David Thoreau's cabin. / Amused}}"
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|-
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| [[X6-88]]
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| "{{Tooltip|I was told a great writer once lived here. I'm not sure how anyone that wasn't a scientist can be considered great.|Doubtful, skeptical}}"
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|}
   
 
==Appearances==
  
==Appearances==
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Walden Pond appears only in ''[[Fallout 4]]''. Walden Reservation, the park in which the pond is located, is mentioned on a street sign for the Midcounty Loop. This sign is south of the Middlesex Expressway.
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Walden Pond appears only in ''[[Fallout 4]]''.
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
  
==Behind the scenes==
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[[wikipedia:Walden Pond|Walden Pond]] is a real location in [[wikipedia:Concord, Massachusetts|Concord, Massachusetts]], where author and philosopher [[wikipedia:Henry David Thoreau|Henry David Thoreau]] lived in a cabin for two years and inspired his influential [[wikipedia:Transcendentalism|transcendentalist]] book ''[[wikipedia:Walden|Walden]]''.
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Walden Pond is based on the real world location of [[wikipedia:Walden Pond|Walden Pond]] in [[wikipedia:Concord, Massachusetts|Concord, Massachusetts]]. This location is where author and philosopher [[wikipedia:Henry David Thoreau|Henry David Thoreau]] lived in a cabin for two years, inspiring his influential [[wikipedia:Transcendentalism|Transcendentalist]] book ''[[wikipedia:Walden|Walden]]''.
   
 
==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
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<gallery widths=200 captionalign=center>
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Tales of JJV Walden Pond.png|[[Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor (Fallout 4)|Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor]] magazine
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Tales of JJV Walden Pond.png|''[[Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor (Fallout 4)|Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor]]'' magazine
 
Thoreau house.jpg|Thoreau house
  
Thoreau house.jpg|Thoreau house
 
Walden Pond gift shop.jpg|Gift Shop
  
Walden Pond gift shop.jpg|Gift Shop
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Walden Pond sewer entrance.jpg|Entrance to the sewers
  
Walden Pond sewer entrance.jpg|Entrance to the sewers
 
Tweez and Bear Transcendance.jpg|[[Tweez]] and [[Bear (Fallout 4)|Bear]] talking about transcendentalism
  
Tweez and Bear Transcendance.jpg|[[Tweez]] and [[Bear (Fallout 4)|Bear]] talking about transcendentalism
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Walter and Whiplash basement.jpg|[[Walter (Fallout 4)|Walter]] and [[Whiplash]] in the basement
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Walter and Whiplash basement.jpg|[[Walter (Walden Pond)|Walter]] and [[Whiplash]] in the basement
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WaldenPondMysteriousSmoke.jpg|The mysterious smoke that emanates from the island.
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WaldenPondMysteriousSmoke.jpg|The mysterious smoke that emanates from the island
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WaldenPondFO4 Int TV 1.png
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WaldenPondFO4 Int TV 2.png
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WaldenPondFO4.png
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WaldenPondExterior Location FO4.png
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FO4 Street sign Walden.jpg|Road sign pointing the way
 
Walden_Pond_Gift_Shop_Art_1.jpg|Art for Walden Pond hanging sign
  
Walden_Pond_Gift_Shop_Art_1.jpg|Art for Walden Pond hanging sign
 
Walden_Pond_Gift_Shop_Art_2.jpg|Art for Walden Pond logo
  
Walden_Pond_Gift_Shop_Art_2.jpg|Art for Walden Pond logo
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</gallery>
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</gallery>
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==References==
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{{References}}
   
 
{{Navbox locations FO4}}
  
{{Navbox locations FO4}}
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[[es:Lago Walden]]
  
[[es:Lago Walden]]
 
[[ru:Уолден-понд]]
  
[[ru:Уолден-понд]]
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[[uk:Волден-понд]]
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[[zh:華登湖]]

Revision as of 00:35, 29 July 2020

 
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“Hello, and welcome to Walden Pond! You are now standing in front of the cabin inhabited by transcendentalist writer and philosopher Henry David Thoreau starting in the summer of 1845. For two years, two months, and two days, Thoreau lived in this cabin, hoping to gain a more objective understanding of society. This experiment was influenced by Thoreau's interest in transcendentalist philosophy, which believed that people were at their best when truly self-reliant. By living off the land with few material possessions, Thoreau proved it skeptical to think that any outward improvement of life could bring inner peace and contentment. For more information, please visit the gift shop and purchase one of the many books on transcendentalism. Also available; t-shirts, coffee mugs, toys, and many other items to commemorate your trip! Thank you for visiting Walden Pond, sponsored by General Atomics, maker of the Mister Handy robotic assistant.”— Automated tour

Walden Pond is a kettle hole lake in Concord, Massachusetts, formerly protected as part of Walden Pond State Reservation.

Background

On the north shore of this pond is the home of Henry David Thoreau from the summer of 1845 until 1847. Hoping to gain a more objective understanding of society, Thoreau was influenced by the principles of Transcendentalism. His account of the experience was recorded in Walden; or, Life in the Woods, which made the pond famous. Before the Great War, the site became a tourist attraction. A gift shop was built next to the cabin, and the audio tour associated with it was sponsored by General Atomics International. It is suggested that the tourist should pick up one of the many books on Transcendentalism, and/or select from a selection of t-shirts, coffee mugs and toys.

Although the cabin itself remains, the pond would later be littered with detritus; it is almost dry and is irradiated at 10 rads/sec. The basement of the gift shop and the nearby tunnels are occupied by a small raider gang, led by Walter.[1] When first encountered, they are discussing who and what Thoreau and transcendentalism are; although Tweez is incorrect and Bear cannot read.

Layout

The pond itself has little worthwhile, except for a drainage pipe in the southwest shore. It is highly irradiated (+10), with an island in the middle without obvious significance which smokes mysteriously. There is also a gift shop on the hill southwest of the pond. Thoreau's cabin stands next to the gift shop, its automated tour guide remains functional. The gift shop has nothing out of the ordinary, with a Master-locked door to the basement behind the counter. It is booby-trapped with a few makeshift bombs and a clapping-cymbal monkey doll. Next to the Master locked back door, held up by a knife, there is a "Note to Tweez."

Gift shop basement

The basement (as accessed from the drainage pipe) begins with a mostly straight pipe that leads to a small cave. An earthen tunnel leads to a busted wall into the gift shop basement proper, which contains a number of shelves and cabinets. A hallway to the northeast has a staircase leading back up to the main gift shop.

When first entering, Tweez and Bear can be heard talking about Thoreau and transcendentalism. In this first room, there is a hunting rifle, duffle bag, and an issue of Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor. Walter and Whiplash can be found in the next room. The gift shop key found on Walter will unlock the safe in the room as well as the door to the gift shop. Additionally, Big Jim, a unique pipe wrench, can be found next to a toolbox. There is a Vault-Tec lunchbox in the corner next to a bottlecap mine.

Walden Pond sits in an area of the map that is not very dense with map markings. Unmarked but notable sites nearby include:

  • To the east is an unmarked raider hut.
  • To the east-southeast is an unmarked trader house with many cats and four small graves with, presumably, buried cats inside. The trader seems to usually have cat meat for sale. Further on, there is a wrecked train car containing a leveled suit of power armor obtainable by hacking a nearby terminal (Advanced).
  • To the south is a Stonehenge-like formation of cars. A behemoth spawns here once the Sole Survivor reaches around level 15. They are the sort of cars that can be made to explode.
  • To the south, on the Middlesex Expressway, there is an unmarked Gunners base.
  • A bit further south is an unmarked location which appears to be some sort of old power station, constructed of red beams with an attached garage. Look here to find a fusion core in a generator.
  • To the northwest, just below the dam, is a pond from which about seven mirelurk eggs can be recovered.
  • Just south of the building may be an unnamed chem vendor sleeping by a tent. If woken during the day, he will be surprised it is already morning.

Inhabitants

Notable loot

  • Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor issue #7 - In the first room from the sewer pipe entrance, on a barrel next to a glowing lantern.
  • Big Jim, a unique pipe wrench - Inside the hideout, near the door to the gift shop, on a table by a red toolbox.
  • Gift shop key - On Walter, opens safe and the gift shop basement.
  • Note to Tweez - Next to the gift shop door entrance to the hideout, stuck in the wall with a knife.
  • Overdue book - Under the cash registers in the gift shop.
  • Vault-Tec lunchbox - On a box near where Big Jim is found.

Related quests

  • Raider Troubles: A group of settlers is struggling to defend themselves against a nearby group of raiders and asks the Sole Survivor for help.
  • Randolph Safehouse: The Railroad agent Mister Tims will leave dead drops in the form of six holotapes for the Sole Survivor, containing information about possible hazards to the Railroad's escort and escape of synths out of the Commonwealth. They can assist in these efforts by clearing out the location of hostiles.
  • To the Mattresses: The synth-hating L&L Gang is a major threat to the Railroad. Desdemona has a lead on them and asks the Sole Survivor to help neutralize their members.
  • Stop the Raiding: The Sole Survivor becomes aware of a group of settlers being terrorized by nearby raiders and can offer to help.
  • Treasure Hunt: The Sole Survivor finds a note that suggests a large number of caps or chems may be stashed nearby.

Notes

When at this location companions make comments, which are activated in front of the cabin.

Location comments
Character Comment
Cait "Pff. I don't see what the big deal is... anyone can write stuff down and claim it's a "work of art.""
Codsworth "Thoreau's cabin survived the bombs. I'm sure he never thought it'd take a nuclear war to bring us back to humble living."
Curie "Henry David Thoreau lived here!"
Danse "Hm, I remember this author. Wrote something about going into the woods to discover how he lived or something?"
Deacon "Somethings off around here. Don't know what."
John Hancock "Guess this Thoreau guy found claustrophobia inspiring."
Nick Valentine "Four of the most important walls in the Commonwealth."
Piper Wright "You know the guy who owned this place wrote the book "On Civil Disobedience." Like, literally."
Preston Garvey "This place is still famous. Not much to look at anymore, though."
Robert MacCready "Make sure you search the entire cabin Thoreau-ly. *Laughs* No?"
X6-88 "I was told a great writer once lived here. I'm not sure how anyone that wasn't a scientist can be considered great."

Appearances

Walden Pond appears only in Fallout 4.

Behind the scenes

Walden Pond is based on the real world location of Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts. This location is where author and philosopher Henry David Thoreau lived in a cabin for two years, inspiring his influential Transcendentalist book Walden.

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide Collector's Edition p. 265: "[1.19] WALDEN POND
    Once the home of a transcendentalist author, this is now home to a quartet of chem-addled Raiders. The gift shop has some traps, as well as a note near the locked basement door (Master). Walter the Raider has the key. Enter the basement via the drainage pipes. Don’t forget to take the audio tour!"
    (Fallout 4 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide Map)
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