Initiate Norland

Initiate Norland is a member of the Brotherhood of Steel in Appalachia.

Background
Norland is from Ohio, where his parents worked for the United States government before the Great War. After hearing about the Brotherhood's presence in Appalachia, and their commitment to preserving the world, Norland left home to join up, partly as a way to make up for his parents' role in the corrupt government that caused the Great War.

Norland is a loyal soldier and eager to serve, though Knight Shin will caution him about his limits. Nevertheless, Shin is impressed with Norland's capabilities as a soldier and thinks highly of him. Norland, much like Shin, composes himself with strict etiquette, because he believes he and his fellow soldiers should act as representatives of the Brotherhood. He also cares about his fitness and can be seeing doing push ups in the dormitory.

Although he trusts the judgment of Paladin Rahmani and Knight Shin, Norland does have reservations about Initiate Erika Hewsen, as she does not seem "militarily inclined" to him. Hewsen refers to Norland as Shin's favorite, and she admits to being sort of scared of Norland, viewing him as everything she is not.

During the expedition to the Uncanny Caverns, Norland and Hewsen get separated from the group, an event that leads to Norland's death by the hands of the Super Mutants. It is said that he will be given a decent burial.

Quests

 * A Knight's Penance: Under Knight Shin's direction, Initiate Norland will join the squad investigating Uncanny Caverns as a potential source of the Super Mutants in Appalachia.

Appearances
Initiate Norland appears