Oasis

Oasis is a settlement in the Capital Wasteland which is unusually full of trees and green plants. It is located north-west of Clifftop shacks and north-east of Broadcast tower LP8. Birds can also be heard once inside the gate, suggesting that animal life has been flourishing here.

Background
Oasis was originally a mine, but after the Great War it became just another part of the wastes. This was until Harold, a uniquely mutated product of the Forced Evolutionary Virus (or FEV), arrived. Harold possessed a tree growing on his head which he called Bob (and at times "Herbert" because, as he says, "Bob hates it") and eventually found himself overwhelmed by Bob and became rooted to the ground during his travels in the Capital Wasteland region sometime after 2241. Here, he was discovered by several people who began to worship him as a god, and a small and exclusive cult known as the Treeminders began to form in secrecy. Bob began to blossom (which Harold apparently finds embarrassing), and many plants grew in this area, which became green with life, a stark and dramatic contrast to the rest of the wasteland.

When the player character arrives he or she is urged to talk to Harold. After a "cleansing ritual" held by the Treeminders, the player character meets with Harold. After learning his history, the player character is given the option of either killing him, increasing his fertility, or slowing it down. Strangely, if you chose to shoot Harold, he spontaneously combusts. This is the main plot/quest element for Oasis, and each choice has its own repercussions with the Treeminders and can affect the player character's Karma.

Layout
Oasis is situated almost at the top center of the map. It is surrounded by steep cliffs, and can be entered only through a small gorge by traveling west to east. The entrance is small and can be easily missed; use the compass for assistance.

Sunken chambers
As you enter in sunken chambers, turn left and up in a small room you will find:

At the bottom of the northern pond you will find:

Damp cave
On land, continuing around right side of cave you will find:

Related quests

 * Oasis

Appearances
Oasis appears only in Fallout 3.

Bugs

 * It is possible that certain dialogue options will disappear after completing the main Oasis quest, making it impossible to obtain your reward. No reason for this is known, but may have something to do with certain dialogue choices made prior to completion of the quest.

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