Pine Barrens

The Pine Barrens are a wooded region located just outside of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Although the area is frequently referenced and parts of its flora can be seen in-game, the Pine Barrens is not a visitable location and is only mentioned in Fallout 76.
==Background==
The Pine Barrens was one of the largest natural regions in New Jersey before the Great War, with Atlantic City sandwiched between the Pine Barrens and the Atlantic Ocean. The Pine Barrens have been a staple of New Jersey folklore for hundreds of years. The lore persisted, and the Jersey Devil was rumored to live within. As it turns out, they were ultimately correct.Vault 76 dweller: "What is the Jersey Devil, exactly?"Antonio Russo: ""(Antonio Russo's dialogue)
The Pine Barrens survived the Great War intact, preserving their natural splendor and beauty, though the plants and animals inhabiting it have turned much deadlier.Municipal worker: "Careful out there. Anything that crawls out of the Pine Barrens is absolutely nasty."(Municipal worker's dialogue) Anyone looking to go anywhere near is usually advised to stay clear of them if they value their life,Concerta Lombardi: ""(Concerta Lombardi's dialogue) as the Overgrown, parasitic mutated flora, are one of the greatest threats to Acee since the nuclear war.Vault 76 dweller: "You said you were fighting 'Overgrown.' What are those, exactly?"Sloane Cao: "You really must be new here. Think plants, but mutants. They creep over everything and everyone, devouring it all. Their spores infect things and turn them into mindless drones. They've always been out there in the Pine Barrens, ever since the war. It's our job to keep them out of the city proper so the people here can enjoy the lives they've made for themselves."(Sloane Cao's dialogue)Mobster: "Stay clear of the Barrens. Ain't nothing there but demons that haven't showered since before the bombs."(Lombardi Family mobsters' dialogue)
The occasional attack by wildlife was readily addressed by the Atlantic City Municipal Government (at least after Lane's takeover),Vault 76 dweller: "Any threats I need to worry about?"Jeremiah Hopkins: " "(Jeremiah Hopkins' dialogue) though increasing numbers and aggression of the Overgrown in recent years,Vault 76 dweller: "[Charisma 8+] Help me out, Jeremiah. I'm going to Atlantic City, but not for fun. I need to know what I'm up against."Jeremiah Hopkins: " " "(Jeremiah Hopkins' dialogue) has proven a challenge and led to the formation of a dedicated Forestry Division under Chief Sloane Cao, tasked with containing the threat.Vault 76 dweller: "What are the different departments?"Frieda Lane: " "(Frieda Lane's dialogue) Sloane is described as a monster hunter, and her elite crew, though perpetually understaffed, takes care of the Overgrown slipping into town from the ever encroaching Pine Barrens.Vault 76 dweller: "Who is this Sloane, anyway?"Vin Russo: "Sloane's a friend, a former colleague. She works for the city, doing "street cleaning." Oh, it's not what you're probably thinking -- she's a monster hunter. She and her crew take care of any Overgrown that slip into town from the Pine Barrens. She kills things. Bad things, like Overgrown, mind you. You'll get along great."(Vin Russo's dialogue)
==Appearances==
The Pine Barrens is mentioned in and visible in the background of Atlantic City .
==Behind the scenes==
The Pine Barrens are based on the real world location of the same name.
==References==
Category:Atlantic City
Category:Fallout 76 mentioned-only locations
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