- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "If you manage to survive despite all that, you must be tough."
Avery: "*chuckle* Ornery, more like. I-"
Allen Lee: "I'm done cowering behind your damned Hull, Avery. Time you let me deal with the real problem. With the right people and my guns I can end those Children of Atom cultists for good."
Avery: "The Fog's been here forever. The Children didn't make it."
Allen Lee: "Before the rad eaters came, the Fog was under control. They come and it all goes wrong. It's time we do something!"
Avery: "No need to burden the stranger with all this... nonsense."
(Avery and Allen Lee's dialogue)
- ↑ The Lone Wanderer: "So it was just a collection of traders in the beginning?"
Manya Vargas: "Not at first. It was a collection of people trying to get into the vault, people worshipping the bomb, and a few other refugees. Then the traders came. Now the caravans take care of most of the trading, but before they were set up, it was all Megaton. I worked on the caravans with my father for a while. That's how I met that worthless bag of liver spots I call a husband."
(Manya.txt)
- ↑ The Lone Wanderer: "So why didn't they move the bomb?"
Manya Vargas: "Some of us wanted to. But the Church of Atom was just getting its start then. We needed their help to build the walls and clear the wreckage. If we'd have tried to move the bomb, they would have refused to help. Besides, a lot of people just wanted to leave it alone. It didn't seem to be hurting anything and who knows what would happen if we messed with it."
(Manya.txt)
- ↑ Confessor Cromwell: "Ah, my dearest wife..."
Mother Maya: "Yes, husband?"
Confessor Cromwell: "I've been concerned about church attendance lately, Mother. The town's inability to fully accept Atom's promise is... most discouraging."
Mother Maya: "Do not despair, dearest husband. Soon, all of Megaton will bask in Atom's glow."
(Confessor Cromwell and Mother Maya's dialogue)
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "How did you find this place?"
Mother Isolde: "We'd seen the glow, beckoning us in the distance. Where others ply the Glowing Sea with fear, we strode into this land... ...knowing that Atom would guide us through unharmed. In return for our faith, we were granted this haven, abandoned, pristine, a blessing from Atom. We built here to show our thanks for his grace."
(Mother Isolde's dialogue)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 The Sole Survivor: "How is it you came to this place?"
Tektus: "We were guided here, many years ago, after our exile from Far Harbor. The first of us, my predecessor Martin and I, had come north at the behest of Atom's great prophet, Confessor Cromwell... ...from a small refuge in the Capital Wastes. When we arrived on the island, we found a few souls receptive to Atom's message. Anna... the Archemist... was formerly Far Harbor's doctor before she found the Light. But most... they thought us a menace. We were chased from the town, driven into the wilds. Barely escaped with our lives. Some of us were... never the same. It was only thanks to the grace of Atom that we survived... and finally found a place that we could call home."
(High Confessor Tektus' dialogue)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 The Sole Survivor: "What can you tell me about the Mother of the Fog?"
Tektus: "The Mother is one of Atom's most revered messengers. Many years ago, when we were driven from Far Harbor, it was she who guided us through the wilds to this sanctuary. We might all have been lost if it wasn't for her. You should be honored she found you so... interesting."
(High Confessor Tektus' dialogue)
- ↑ Brian Richter: "Hmph. You're back. More than I expected. Did Atom reveal something to you?"
The Sole Survivor: "I drank from the spring and a woman led me to this icon. Does this mean something?"
Brian Richter: "A woman? Led you to that icon? What woman? What did you see?"
The Sole Survivor: "Is there something special about this thing?"
Brian Richter: "I think it may be a message from someone very important. So I need you tell me what you saw."
The Sole Survivor: "It was... otherwordly. The woman, she was like a living shadow, cloaked in mist."
Brian Richter: "Atom above. You really did see her. The Mother of the Fog. The Mother is a messenger from Atom. Acts as a guide to those important to His plans and the future of this family. She's the one who led the first of us to this place. And if she revealed herself to you... then I'd say the path He's lain for you is clear. If you are prepared to take the next step, then I believe there is a place for you among Atom's children."
The Sole Survivor: "So what exactly happened to me at the spring?"
Brian Richter: "Seems Atom granted you a vision. Only those deemed worthy of joining the Children have them... and live. But for some rare souls, he sends... more. A messenger. Or in your case, the Mother."
The Sole Survivor: "So was the Mother real?"
Brian Richter: "Most believe she's some sort of spirit, a creature of the wilds, though a few claim she's just an old hermit. Regardless, our family wouldn't be here without her. If she figured in your vision... well, there are few signs clearer you're meant to be one of us."
(Grand Zealot Brian Richter's dialogue)
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "If this thing involves the whole island, then you need help. I can be your problem-solver if you let me in."
迪瑪: "I suppose there's something to be said about refusing help even when it's offered and you're in need. There's a conflict that's been brewing on this island, shortly after we built Acadia. Between Far Harbor and the Children of Atom."
Chase: "Simply put: They want to kill each other, and each side wants us to help them."
Faraday: "We've tried to stay neutral, but Far Harbor was going to be wiped out by the Fog, so that's when we built the Condensers for them."
DiMA: "And I was friends with the previous leader of the Children of Atom, Confessor Martin. I even gave them their headquarters, the submarine base they named the Nucleus."
Chase: "Which was a mistake, because Martin is gone and the new Confessor, Tektus, is completely insane."
DiMA: "He's been threatening us, to force us to choose a side. I left behind something very important in that submarine base I gave them."
Faraday: "DiMA's earliest memories are stored in the military computer banks in that base. The prewar security systems and Confessor Martin's good will were supposed to keep them safe."
Chase: "But now Tektus is in charge, and he's after DiMA's memories. We don't even know what's in them."
迪瑪: "But we do know that I spent nearly a century on this island, alone. Whatever's in there is too dangerous to allow Tektus to get his hands on them."
(DiMA, Chase, and Faraday's dialogue)
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "What's your beef with Avery?"
Mitch: "Avery was born on the island, but she left for a good long spell. Didn't come back until, well, ten? Eleven years ago? And since then she's been trying to make us adopt all sorts of mainland nonsense. I ain't arguing she doesn't do good or her heart being in the right place, but why change what ain't broke."
(Mitch's dialogue)
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "You seem... different, from most of the people here. Why is that?"
Brian Richter: "Brazen thing, aren't you. All right. I was a soldier before I came to Atom. Lieutenant Brian Richter. Recon, Captial Region. Had been on a long-term scouting mission up north when we picked up the trail of a reserve of Fusion Cores from an old disposal facility. We'd made our way into the containment cellar, only our team engineer hadn't set the door locks right. Fifteen inches of lead-wrapped steel slammed shut behind us and locked tight, not to open again until Division. And I got to watch them all crumble and die while I lasted on two sips of water a day and the occasional roach. The High Confessor - he was still a zealot back then - he eventually turned up a couple weeks later. They cracked the seal on the door, pulled me out, dragged me back here where the Archemist nursed me back to health. It's only thanks to Atom's blessing that I didn't die vomiting my guts onto the floor, forced to eat my own shedding hair. Now, did you have any other questions?"
(Grand Zealot Brian Richter's dialogue)
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "You've lost the whole island?"
Captain Avery: "The Fog's been here forever. There are good years when it recedes and the island's almost normal. Then there are times where it spreads all over. And people have to cling to any patch of land free of the Fog. For the past... oh, eight years or so, it's been getting... as bad as it's ever been. Now, Far Harbor's one of the only places left that's safe."
(Captain Avery's dialogue)
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "I heard the Children are responsible for the Fog? Is that true?"
Tektus: "Of course. The Fog predates our arrival on the island, certainly, but before us, it was but an occasional presence. Yet through our faith, our devotion to family, Atom saw fit to reach across the land... ...claiming for us more, year after year, until near all lay beneath His grasp. Now, was there something else I could answer for you?"
(High Confessor Tektus' dialogue)
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "What happened to this missionary?"
Tektus: "A foul atrocity. Our good Brother Andrews had decided to brave the Fog and attempt to bring Atom's Light to that ghastly town... and remind the heathens of their trespasses. From what I hear, he'd barely spoken a word before they cut him down in cold blood. For nothing more than his devotion. Beasts."
(High Confessor Tektus' dialogue)
- ↑ Acadia terminal entries; Faraday's terminal, Faraday's journal
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "What caused Gwyneth to turn her back on Atom?"
Theil: "I can only tell you what I saw. She was praying quietly, when she suddenly leapt up and began to shout that Atom is a lie. When Tektus confronted her, she struck him with such force that she knocked him to the ground. When she realized what she'd done, she fled. Tektus wanted to send someone after her, make an example, but at the time it was not his decision. Confessor Martin insisted we wait... ...hope for her return. Sadly, that never happened and we gave her up for dead. That was the end of Gwyneth, or so we thought. One of the acolytes spied her at a holy site, but she escaped in the Fog. It was not long after that the blasphemous messages appeared... ...and we knew it had to be her."
(Zealot Theil's dialogue)
- ↑ Sister Gwyneth's visit
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "Are you willing to tell me what was happening between you and those two Children when I showed up?"
Brian Richter: "Our family is built on trust. Many people on this island would kill us without thought. Those two needed to prove they could be trusted. One did."
(Grand Zealot Brian Richter's dialogue)
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "Atom's children? Who are they?"
Brian Richter: "We are the Children of Atom, servants of the creator of this and all worlds. You walk through His domain."
(DLC03CoA_GrandZealotRichter.txt)
- ↑ The Lone Wanderer: "What do you believe?"
Cromwell: "The Church of the Children of Atom is based on the idea that each single atomic mass in all of creation contains within it an entire universe. When that atomic mass is split, a single universe divides and becomes two -- thus signifying the single greatest act of Atom's creation. Occasionally, a divine event occurs and trillions upon trillions of new universes are created. The last such event took place here, 200 years ago. Where most of the lost children of Atom see that event as simple war and devastation, we see creation and unification in Atom's Glow."
(ConfessorCromwell.txt)
- ↑ Fallout 3 loading screens: "The Church of the Children of Atom believe the war of 2077 was actually a great holy event perpetuated by their god, Atom."
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "So you worship radiation?"
Brian Richter: "We worship its ability to transform. To create something better. Why? That idea call to you?"
(DLC03CoA_GrandZealotRichter.txt)
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "What can you tell me about the Children's beliefs?"
Brian Richter: "Our belief is in holy Atom, who struck this world two centuries ago, wreathing it in His Glow. That Glow is the Children's way out of this place. To Division."
(DLC03CoA_GrandZealotRichter.txt)
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "What's Division?"
Brian Richter: "Release. Release of your potential. Of all the worlds locked away inside you. Broken apart and reborn a thousand times over through the Glow. Island's the perfect place for it, thanks to the Fog, the Nucleus. Glow everywhere. With patience, we'll all find Division in this place."
(DLC03CoA_GrandZealotRichter.txt)
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "What can you tell me about Division?"
Tektus: "Atom's greatest gift. Locked inside us all are billions of invisible worlds, waiting only to be touched by His Glow in order to be born anew through Division. During the Great War, it was granted to many, though they certainly didn't realize it. But today it is often a slow process, taking years of exposure in order to be realized. We are all here to spend our lives seeking the promise of Division, however long it may take. Now, did you have another question?"
(High Confessor Tektus' dialogue)
- ↑ Crater of Atom, crater house, etc. are examples of this practice.
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "I'm looking for some bombs... nuclear bombs."
Brother Henri: "You trivialize that which resides here. This place is holy. The Children of Atom have sworn to guard this place until the time of the Great Divide. None shall enter."
(Brother Henri's dialogue)
- ↑ The Lone Wanderer: "Why do you worship the bomb?"
Confessor Cromwell: "Those who were called to Atom during the Great Division were very fortunate. They were permitted to aid in the process of Atom's creation. We seek the same, both in symbol and in fact and the "bomb", as you call it, represents Atom's capacity for creation. We kneel before it and ask that Atom call us to aid him. We pray that out of our meager bodies, he will create new life."
(Confessor Cromwell's dialogue)
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "What do you mean "His domain"?"
Brian Richter: "The island. You've seen the Fog. Heard the Geiger counter on your little bracelet pipe up? That is Atom, spreading His Glow across this land. And that Glow is the path to our salvation."
(Grand Zealot Brian Richter's dialogue)
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "What's your problem with Far Harbor?"
Brian Richter: "Those heathens persecute our missionaries and use profane technology to steal land that rightfully belongs to Atom. Not sure which sin is worse. And I want you to assure me you're not here to do their bidding."
(Grand Zealot Brian Richter's dialogue)
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "What profane technology are you talking about?"
Brian Richter: "Acadia's little lifeline to that den of sin. The Fog Condensers. The only reason they're able to hang onto that blasted dock. ... information you'd be well aware of if they'd sent you... So, explain to me why you're trespassing on sacred ground. Unless... you're here seeking a place among Atom's children?"
(Grand Zealot Brian Richter's dialogue)
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "You mentioned scouring? What's that?"
Sister Mai: "Oh. Right. Well, most of us here, the Glow doesn't harm us. But Atom's picky about sharing His blessing. We keep some anti-rad meds on hand, for those in need. Most folks around here, High Confessor included, consider it a kind of... penitence. Scour oneself and embrace the Glow anew. So did you want to peruse the goods?"
(Sister Mai's dialogue)
- ↑ Devin: "Holy Atom. From this spot I-- I-is that you? Oh holy... ... oh. I-I'm sorry, brother/sister. I thought you were... never mind. Did you need something?"
The Sole Survivor: "You seem like you're expecting someone?"
Devin: "I am. Atom came to me. And I will follow His command."
The Sole Survivor: "Atom came to you? What'd you see?"
Devin: "My saving grace. Jet has been my crutch for many years. One day, I was in the woods, polluting myself, when a figure strode from the sky before me. A verdant stag, wreathed in holy Glow. It commanded me to return to the Nucleus, to leave behind my iniquities and give myself fully to Atom. For my dedication, Atom would send another messenger, who would free me from my shackles once and for all. That, brother/sister, is why I must wait."
The Sole Survivor: "How do you know your vision of Atom's messenger wasn't just a hallucination brought on by the drugs? "
Devin: "What if it was? Holy Atom spoke to me. Promised to free me from my weakness. He gave me a task. And I will obey."
(Brother Devin's dialogue)
- ↑ Reformation
- ↑ Banners, carvings and other imagery throughout Far Harbor.
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "There must be another way we could make things right."
DiMA: "None that I can see. The authority of the High Confessor is absolute. The Children of Atom won't see the need for peace unless he... changes his mind."
(DiMA's dialogue)
- ↑ Witch Hunt
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "So you're a Zealot? What is that exactly?"
Theil: "We are defenders of Atom's faith and guardians of the Nucleus. Most were mercenaries or Trappers before they finally came to Atom. Though Richter apparently was actually a soldier of some rank in his old life, if the rumors are true."
(Zealot Theil's dialogue)
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "The Grand Zealot sent me. Tell me what you can about Sister Gwyneth"
Theil: "I'm the Grand Zealot's second. It's my job to ensure the Zealots are fit for the conflict to come against all those who offend Atom."
(Zealot Theil's dialogue)
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "There's so much radiation on the island. How come people here don't get sick?"
Tektus: "Some do. But most of our family has been blessed at birth with an affinity for the Glow. It's no more to us than a May rain. Warm. Comforting. It's why a place like this island truly is meant for His children. Others simply whither away while we gladly await Division."
(High Confessor Tektus' dialogue)
- ↑ Confessor Cromwell: "Behold! He is coming with the clouds! And every eye shall be blind with his glory! Every ear shall be stricken deaf to hear the thunder of his voice! Let the men, women, and children of the Earth come forth to gather and behold the power of Atom! Let those who dwell here in his favored land attend now to the words of the Prophet of Atom! Come forth and drink the waters of the Glow, for this ancient weapon of war is our salvation, it is the very symbol of Atom's glory! Let it serve as a reminder of the Division that has occurred in the past and the resplendence of the promise of our division in the times to come! Give your bodies to Atom, my friends. Release yourself to his power, feel his Glow, and be Divided. There shall be no tears, no sorrow, no suffering, for in the Division, we shall see our release from the pain and hardships of this world. Yea, your suffering shall exist no longer; it shall be washed away in Atom's Glow, burned from you in the fire of his brilliance. Each of us shall give birth to a billion stars formed from the mass of our wretched and filthy bodies. Each of us shall be mother and father to a trillion civilizations. Each of us shall know peace, shall know an end to pain, and shall know Atom in his glory. I urge you, my friends -- come, drink with me and pray... Glorious Atom, I give unto you these feeble bones. I present to your will this frail body. I beg of you to use me as your vessel, guide me to your brilliance, divide each particle and give relief to this rotten flesh. Cast the fragile form of this ephemeral body into new life in the forge of your Glow. Atom, come -- bestow your presence on your unworthy servant. We stay true, until the Day of Division -- until the dawn of your return to His humble world."
(Confessor Cromwell's dialogue)
- ↑ Visions in the Fog
- ↑ Children of Atom appearances in Fallout 4.
- ↑ Far Harbor appearances.
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "Seems that execution didn't quite take, huh?"
Piper Wright: "Thank god. I'd been working on this story about irradiated drinking water in Bunker Hill. I traced the water back to its source, through these old sewer tunnels, and what do I find? The Children of Atom, setting up like they own the place. Unfortunately, they found me just as quick. Turns out they were not fond of reporters. So to atone for my trespassing, they decided to make a sacrifice to Atom - me. I'm kneeling there, about to get the boot into this huge sewer pipe... ...when I suddenly blurt out: "Atom! He reveals himself!" And they buy it. They pulled me back from the ledge... and then gave me their induction ceremony. You are looking at an official acolyte of Atom. Took me a couple more days before I managed to sneak away, get Bunker Hill security to finally clean the place up."
(Piper Wright's dialogue)
- ↑ Child of Atom: "Ugh. Ghouls. Unfit for Atom's grace."
(Children of Atom's dialogue (Far Harbor))
- ↑ The Sole Survivor: "Who?"
Ware: "Brother Devin. Skinny guy near the entrance to the bay, starting to look like a ghoul with hair. You can't miss him. See, Brother Devin, he's been on a fast. A long one. No food. Only irradiated water. Waiting for a sign from Atom. Most folks would say that's real admirable, giving yourself to Atom like that. What do you think?"
(Zealot Ware's dialogue)
- ↑ Kingsport Lighthouse terminal entries; terminal, Heretics
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in the church, who fostered him in the ways of Atom. Eventually, Cromwell proved to be a valuable resource in protecting and aiding the town, and he became an eccentric distraction to most of the citizens of Megaton."