Talius

Talius is a mutant member of the Followers of the Apocalypse in Fallout.

Background
Talius was one of the scouts sent out from Vault 13 by Overseer Jacoren to find a water chip. He was provided with a shotgun and some 12 gauge shells, and managed to track down the chip to Necropolis. However, Talius ultimately failed in his quest. Talius battled the super mutants at the watershed, however despite help from Set, and killing most of them. He was captured by super mutants in Necropolis after a skirmish with the garrison there. Knocked out by the Nightkin, he was taken for dipping to the Mariposa Military Base.

He was taken to the Lieutenant and mutated, prior to which he learned that the mutants were searching for "pure humans", and that the Lieutenant was working for someone else. He was dipped, but before his mutation could take hold, he was rescued under unknown circumstances by the Followers. His transformation was unique and he became a special type of mutant, similar to Harold. He joined the Followers out of gratitude, becoming a well educated, highly intelligent member of the organization.

Despite the adversity that comes with being a mutant, he imparts his wisdom and knowledge with those whom seek it, having once been of little intellect, he learned much from the Followers, becoming much more intelligent than most wastelanders. Although he is not a ghoul, he definitely looks like one, and despite his mutation and disfigurement, he is recognize to those who knew him before his mutation. He carries a very benevolent disposition and will cease conversation with anyone whom makes sarcastic slights against him. <!-- Average Intelligence and dialogue order -- his purpose as a Follower

The Vault Dweller: "{108}{}{I am }" "{109}{}{. What are you doing here?}" Talius: "{126}{}{I am here to assist these good people in understanding the workings of the Children of the Cathedral.}" The Vault Dweller: "{128}{}{How can you know anything about the Children?}" Talius: "{203}{}{All I know of the Children is that they are in league with these Nightkin, super mutants.}" "{204}{}{It is they who transformed me from my original state of being in Necropolis.}" The Vault Dweller: "{206}{}{Why were you in Necropolis?}" Talius: "{140}{}{Some time ago, I lived in a place far to the north of here. They were having a problem with the water supply and sought out people to find a way to fix it.}" The Vault Dweller: "{143}{}{Did you find a way to fix this problem?}" Talius: "{163}{}{Unfortunately, I did not. I have heard that others were sent from the vault to search for a way to fix the water pump.}"

The Vault Dweller: "{185}{}{That is where I am from.}" Talius: "{188}{}{Really? Has the Overseer finally seen his way through to allow people to travel outside the Vault?}"

The Vault Dweller: "{186}{}{Never heard of the place.} Talius: "{194}{}{I doubt you would have, coming from the outside world. Now, I must retire. Please be careful out there with those creatures who see to destroy.}

The Vault Dweller: "{189}{}{No, he is still scared of the outside world.}" The Vault Dweller: "{190}{}{No, he fears for the safety of the dwellers.}" Talius: "{192}{}{I believed as such. He always was a cautious man. I pity him his responsibility. May you fare better than myself on this fool's quest.}"

The Vault Dweller: "{191}{}{Yes, he thinks everything is safe.} Talius: "{193}{}{I am glad to hear that he has come to his senses to allow the people out. While it is far from safe out here, it will do good to restore the earth once more. Farewell, my friend.}

The Vault Dweller: "{142}{}{Where was this place?}" Talius: "{158}{}{The place from whence I came was in the mountains far to the north. It was a small vault in which many people lived.}"

-- Find the Spy Path

The Vault Dweller: "{127}{}{So you are a spy for the Children?} Talius: "{130}{}{Nay, I am no spy. Though many think as such. There is a spy within our humble abode. Yet, we are unable to ferret the spy out.} The Vault Dweller: "{132}{}{Tell me what you know about this spy. Maybe I can help.} Talius: "{199}{}{I know very little. The only things I know are that our scouts are the only ones who ever go over to the Children to spy on them. No one else is allowed because of the danger.} The Vault Dweller: ''"{200}{}{Then it might be a scout. I will look into that.}

The Vault Dweller: "{127}{}{So you are a spy for the Children?} Talius: "{130}{}{Nay, I am no spy. Though many think as such. There is a spy within our humble abode. Yet, we are unable to ferret the spy out.} The Vault Dweller: "{131}{}{Then how do you help the Followers?} Talius: "{135}{}{Once, I was as you are. But, through the interaction of the Nightkin in Necropolis, I was thrust into this state.}

-- I am unable to verify the order of these

Talius: ''"{103}{}{Greetings brother. My name is Talius. How might I assist you today?} {104}{}{Huh?} {105}{}{Me } {106}{}{. Me } {107}{}{.}

{116}{}{No know.} {117}{}{Too smart. Die now.} {118}{}{I apologize. I forget myself at times. Would you like some brain help?} {119}{}{Yeah. You's!} {120}{}{You hep. You hep!} {121}{}{Here. Take these pretty pills. Make you smarter.} {122}{}{Yes, } {123}{}{. I am enthusiastic that you acknowledge your given nomenclature. How might I assist you this fine morrow?} {124}{}{Wha?}

{179}{}{Last I knew there were only half a dozen mutants left.} {180}{}{That sounds great. Well, I will see you around.} {181}{}{The rest of them are gone now. Set is doing fine.} {182}{}{That is good news indeed to hear. I am overjoyed to hear the destruction of one evil and a town set free. Please, take this.}

{187}{}{Thanks for the info. Now I'm going to tell those Mutants about it.}

{209}{}{Though I am different in appearance, I have much knowledge to impart upon those who will listen.}

{211}{}{What can you tell me?}

{217}{}{Can you hazard a hypothesis as to why this may be so?} {218}{}{As yet, I am uncertain. Perhaps another group which seeks to disrupt their ways would know.}

{228}{}{Please, dispense justice upon the defouler who seeks to undermine the trust of the Followers.} {229}{}{Excellent job on removing from our midst that dissembler, Heather.}

- Fallout Bible 4: "9. Do YOU guys know what that ending of the Hub with ghouls and humans uniting is all about? It says Harold and the VD unite the ghouls and humans of the Hub. Anybody seen more ghouls than Harold in the Hub? Can't be about Necropolis, because it's the ONLY good ending for the Hub." ''Although there weren't any ghouls shown in the Hub in Fallout 1, there may have been a handful wandering around in Old Town (kind of like Talius the ghoul in the Boneyard). The ending is more appropriate if you just mentally change the word "ghouls" to "skags." Basically, peace and harmony reign supreme. It's possible several ghouls traveled to the Hub during the Migration after they formed their engineering development house in Necropolis."''

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Quests

 * Find Children spy in the Followers.: Talius can be accused of being a spy, starting this quest, but it's impossible to complete.

Other interactions

 * Talius will give the Vault Dweller a flamer and 20 flamer fuel if he mentions fighting the mutants for Talius.
 * Low intelligence characters (3 or less) will receive three Mentats. While highly intelligent characters (6 or more) will incite a above average intelligence dialogue path.

Appearances
Talius appears only in Fallout, however he is mentioned in the Fallout Bibles 4, 5, and 8.