Andale

Andale is a location in the southern area of the Capital Wasteland. It is located north-west of the Nuka-Cola Plant, south of Fairfax Ruins and south-east of Fort Independence.

Background
Andale is touted by its residents as "the greatest town in Virginia". However, the town holds a very dark secret. Four families survived the nuclear war and remained in Andale, but eventually took to cannibalism after their food supplies ran out. Since then, the murder and consumption of outsiders, along with inbreeding between the Andale families, have become a tradition that's been passed down from generation to generation. It is most likely because of this tradition that Willy Wilson says that the Home Owners Association does not let random people move into the town, due to the dark nature of its current citizens.

Layout
Andale is located directly south of the Fairfax ruins and west of the Nuka-Cola plant. The town is comprised of two two-story, pre-War houses, one ranch style home, and a shack. They are all located on a street amidst the ruins of other homes and a Red Rocket gas stop.

Areas of interest
A very interesting miniquest is tied to this location. Once you've arrived at Andale, explore the houses, occupied by the Smiths, the Wilsons and Old Man Harris. You can talk to the owners of the houses if you want to. Their relationships are most entertaining.

For the whole story of Andale, Locate the house owned by old man Harris. The elder will advise you to leave Andale immediately, because of some strange, murderous occurrences in the area. If you want to find out the true secret of the Andale community, check the Smith's house basement or the Wilson's garden shed. You can use any one of a few keys or just pick the locks. The easiest way to obtain the quest related keys is to explore their homes. One is on a bedroom's side table and the other is on top of a radio. The most dangerous way is to try stealing a key from the members of either household.

Related quests

 * Fungus Deal
 * Our Little Secret

Appearances
Andale appears only in Fallout 3.

Behind the scenes

 * Fallout 3 borrows names from several towns in and around the DC area. Andale refers to Annandale, Virginia, a city in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Bugs
See the related quest page for bugs.

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