The Forest

The Forest is one of the six regions of Appalachia. It is the first region the Vault Dweller explores after emerging from Vault 76.

Background
''"The region surrounding Vault 76 was known as “the Forest” to the survivors of Appalachia. Still rich in plant and animal life, it is an ideal place to scrounge for food and water. Although relatively untouched by the bombs, the Forest is still home to the mutated beasts that now roam the countryside. Survivors even reported finding mutated plants with unusual properties...Near the Vault 76 construction site is the small town of Flatwoods, which was home to a local motel, tavern, and church. Vault-Tec projections for the survivability of the area’s residents were not optimistic. Farther to the northeast is the larger settlement of Morgantown, which was home to Vault-Tec University and experienced something of a revitalization before the war. The townspeople all knew the harsh truth: that Vault entrance was not guaranteed. To the south is the old West Virginia capital of Charleston, one of the largest cities in the area. Prior to the Great War, it was a hotbed of political dissent and saw countless protests for workers’ rights."''

"The Forest" region of Appalachia characterized by lush forests growing on rugged terrain, winding rivers, and diverse wildlife. The area is the location of pre-War settlements including Charleston and Point Pleasant, as well as landmarks such as Landview Lighthouse and the Whitespring Resort. Likewise the area encompassing the region is mostly that of in and around Kanawha County, named for its river, the Kanawha River.

Not directly effected by the nuclear weapons of the Great War, this region of Appalachia offers exceptional scavenging opportunities. Vault 76 is located near the northern climbs of this undulating forest valley, which encompasses some rich farm and logging land. The area following the Ohio River, the western boundary of Appalachia (and the State of West Virginia), is mainly comprised of wooded and mountainous terrain. It is more remote and has fewer large settlements, with the exception of Point Pleasant. This is where the Cult of the Mothman began its worship of the aforementioned creature. In the north of this region is the are that borders the Toxic Valley. This northeastern forest comprises the lower, more manageable terrain stretching from the poisonous wastes to the north (the boundary of which is Route 92), as well as all territory to the outer reaches of Charleston. Though The Forest is technically a gigantic island, its southwestern area features hilly wooded terrain across the central spine, with slopes toward the rivers on every side. With The Christmas Flood of December 25th, 2082 Summersville Lake now lies mostly dry, at its heart is the shanty settlement of "New Gad". After the Flood (not including the damage from the bomb) the remains of Charleston went down the Kanawha River. Its remains are a flooded ruin, to the northwest is their Fire Department, and along the lake's southeast shores are opulent mansions.

Layout
The Forest is in the center-west portion of the Appalachia map, to the north of the Ash Heap, south of the Toxic Valley and west of the Savage Divide. Locations within the region include:

Appearances
The Forest appears only in Fallout 76.