Yearling

Senior Scribe Yearling is a Scribe of the Order of the Quill and member of Lyons' Brotherhood of Steel in Fallout 3.

Background
Born in 2247, she is young, friendly, and the polar opposite of Head Scribe Rothchild. She is very dedicated and tends to be a bit shy. A member of the Order of the Quill, she has recently been transferred to a mission to gather pre-War knowledge from the wasteland. To this end, she and her team set up a forward operating center out of the Arlington Library. Driving its raider occupiers back into the building. Although she has access to the card catalogs she lacks access to the main archives, unable to reach the computer due to the building's previous occupiers.

Naturally as a scribe she highly values the acquisition of knowledge, she will express surprise that a someone would come to the library to look for something as simple as ink. Although one would assume that she volunteered for such an endeavor, she was more likely sent out on this mission to remove her dissenting views. Scribe Bigsley, implies as such when conversed with.

<!-- Various ways of meeting her and acquiring employment.

FFDCArlingtonScribeYearlingGreeting1 Whoa, calm down. I was just exploring this area. You're awfully brave to be walking around down here by yourself. Are you scavenging the ruins?

FFDCArlingtonScribeYearlingGreeting1a I use what I can find, the same as anyone. So it goes with all of us. Perhaps we can be of use to one another. I am Senior Scribe Yearling, Order of the Word. I have a proposal for you if you are interested.

FFDCArlingtonScribeYearlingGreeting1a1 Does it involve money? I really like money. Like, a lot. I find that to be so with many Wastelanders. It may involve money, if you choose. Or there may be other forms of compensation. But, before you receive any reward at all, you will have to be willing to aid me in my task here in this library.

FFDCArlingtonScribeYearlingGreeting1a1a As long as there's money involved, I'm in. Mmmm.... money. If nothing else, I admire your commitment to your chosen focus. But, to the point: My task here is to collect the written works of those who came before in order to supplement the Brotherhood archives. Although most of the pre-war books have been destroyed, there are a few that have survived. But finding a book in the ruins is... difficult. So, return here with any books that you find and I will reward you for them. With money. Because that's what you like.

FFDCArlingtonScribeYearlingGreeting1a1b Money and the promise of mysterious compensation? I'm in. If nothing else, I admire your commitment to your chosen focus. But, to the point: My task here is to collect the written works of those who came before in order to supplement the Brotherhood archives. Although most of the pre-war books have been destroyed, there are a few that have survived. But finding a book in the ruins is... difficult. So, return here with any Pre-War Books that you find and I will reward you for them. With money. Because that's what you like.

FFDCArlingtonScribeYearlingGreeting1a2 I'm interested in this. Tell me more. Good. My task here is to collect the written works of those who came before in order to supplement the Brotherhood Archives at the Citadel. Although most of the pre-war books have been destroyed, there are a few that have survived. But finding a book in these ruins is... difficult. I could have a million Initiates to comb the ruins, and I'd still never come close to recovering every book that remains undamaged.

FFDCArlingtonScribeYearlingGreeting1a2a And you want me to help you gather books, right? Precisely. The collected knowledge of a lost age is worth far more than any weapon. So, return here with any books that you find in good condition. I will compensate you for every volume that you bring me. Think on it, and return when you have books to offer me.

FFDCArlingtonScribeYearlingGreeting1a2b The mighty Brotherhood is gathering books? Seriously? The collected knowledge of a lost age is worth far more than any weapon. Do not underestimate the power of the written word. But, I will overlook your disrespect because you can be of use. Should you come across any Pre-War Books in your travels, bring them here. I will compensate you for every volume that you bring me. Think on it, and return when you have books to offer me.

FFDCArlingtonScribeYearlingGreeting1a3 Sorry, I'm too busy right now. Very well. But, hear me out before you go. My task is to recover undamaged books in order to supplement the knowledge of the Citadel archives. Should you come across any in your travels, return to me and I will reward you. And no questions will be asked about how you recovered them. That is my proposal. Go now, and be strong. I shall remain here, should you be willing to help.

FFDCArlingtonScribeYearlingGreeting1b Why should I tell you anything, lady? Actually, it's "Scribe", not lady. Senior Scribe Yearling, Order of the Word. And you should tell me what I want to know because I have a proposal and the considerable resources of the Brotherhood to compensate you.

FFDCArlingtonScribeYearlingGreeting2 I can't go anywhere without bumping into you assholes. I would be cautious about insulting the Brotherhood. We have very long memories. Very long. Leave this library and do not return. We have work to do here and I have no time for ill-mannered Wastelanders. Go.

FFDCArlingtonYearlingBooksNone Actually, I don't have any books to trade. Then why are you wasting my time? Honestly. Do you think that's funny? -->

Daily schedule
She can be found in the front desk area of the Arlington Library.

Quests

 * Yearning for Learning: She offers caps for pre-War books at a rate of one hundred per book.

Effects of player actions
She will completely ignore the Lone Wanderer if they insult the Brotherhood, and orders the Lone Wanderer to leave the library.

Appearances
Scribe Yearling appears only in Fallout 3.

Behind the scenes
Yearling's name and her job of collecting books may be a reference to Yearling Books, an imprint of the publishing company Random House.