Follows-Chalk

Follows-Chalk is a tribal living in Zion Canyon in 2281.

Background
When Follows-Chalk was a young boy, a man came through the valley with one of the caravans ("Tall man, big moustache, carried a guitar"). Follows-Chalk asked him what he did for a living, and the interpreter told him that he was a singer. "What is that?", he asked. The man explained that he went from place to place and sang for people, who gave him food and shelter and care in return. Follows-Chalk couldn't believe that there was a place in this world where a man could do that. He promised himself then that one day he'd explore that world himself.

Follows Chalk's name is derived from the fact that the more experienced Dead Horse scouts leave chalk marks to indicate areas where game is plentiful. As he is not a full scout yet, he simply "follows the chalk" of the veterans. As a young tribesman, he admits to not believing in the local taboo legends, and expresses excitement when exploring taboo areas (pre-War buildings). Follows-Chalk idolizes Joshua Graham, which worries Graham, who feels he should have as little influence over the tribe as possible.

Quests

 * Bighorners of the Eastern Virgin: Follows-Chalk informs the player that the bighorner are becoming restless over the loss of one of their calves. He asks you to return the missing calf, or else the bighorner will stampede into the Dead Horses camp.
 * Civilized Man's Burden: Follows-Chalk is fascinated with civilization outside of Zion. The player can convince to either explore it for himself, or tell him to stay with his tribe.
 * Arrival at Zion: After crossing the bridge and escaping the White Legs assault on the caravan, Follows-Chalk finds you and leads you to the Dead Horses camp.

Other interactions

 * As with other companions, Follows-Chalk will make several comments to the player. Some of these comments are unique to certain locations. His repeating comments include references to various local happenings (both current and legend) and many comments about the 'civilized' lands outside Zion. These include asking why people would pay to watch cards be put on a table, referring to Vegas and blackjack.
 * Sometimes, when Follows-Chalk is knocked unconscious, he will say "Oh, look... I'm not dead" upon regaining conciousness.

Endings

 * Should the player not complete Civilized Man's Burden, Follows-Chalk will not be mentioned in the ending slideshow.

Notable quotes

 * "Hoi! White Legs don't leave survivors often. You're some kind of lucky, let me tell you."
 * "Like the shadow of a ghost."
 * "I bet they don't have anything as nasty as yao guai back where you come from, huh?"
 * "I hear some odd things about the civilized lands outside Zion. Is there really a giant thunder-lizard people live inside?"

Appearances
Follows-Chalk appears only in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on Honest Hearts.

Behind the scenes

 * Follows-Chalk was written by Travis Stout.

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