

Poplar will tell you that Harold deserves to be known by everyone. If you plan to accelerate his growth, then talk to Poplar and Linden. If you plan to stop his growth, then make sure that you talk to Cypress and Maple and learn that they fear the discovery of the Oasis. If you plan to kill Harold, then you can actually stop now and just go to the caves. Ask about Harold, then ask what his fears are to learn about his phobia of fire. Save first though, since you need to pass a speech check or utilize the Child at Heart perk.


No matter which path you plan to take, talk to Sapling Yew. If you don’t, then they may not give you their reward after the quest is over. It is important that you talk to the other Treeminders to get their opinions. Laurel wants you to accelerate Harold’s growth to save the wasteland, even if it endangers the Oasis. Birch wants you to stop Harold’s growth to protect the Oasis. Listen to their argument and talk to each of them. Walk out of the grove and approach Father Birch and Mother Laurel. He wishes for you to kill him to end his boredom. He collapsed and formed the Oasis around him. It seems that the tree on Harold’s head grew so large that he could no longer support it. Dogmeat is the other, if you were curious. For new players, Harold is one of the two characters to be in all three Fallout games.

Talk to the tree to find out that it’s really Harold. You’ll be taken through the gate to see their god after you pass out. Once all the Treeminders gather, activate the fountain and drink some sap. Talk to him and agree to partake in the ritual. Understanding the Oasisįollow Father Birch inside until he takes you to the little pavilion area. Father Birch will ask you to come in and help them. Follow this short and narrow path until you see the two Oasis guards. Once you cross the bridge, look straight ahead and a little to the right for an extremely narrow path.
