Savage Divide

The Savage Divide is one of the seven regions of Appalachia.
==Background==
Before the Great War, these high mountains of Appalachia were home to ski resorts, bed-and-breakfasts, and cabins available for rent by tourists. Among the most popular was Top of the World, originally an enormous ski lift station, complete with shops and restaurants at its peak.
Farther north and nestled in the mountains is a spiritual retreat center known as the Palace of the Winding Path. Its unique architecture stands in stark contrast to the rest of Appalachia's mountains. Trading rumors of the goings-on inside those fenced-in walls was a popular pre-War pastime.
After the war, the Monongahela National Forest now became known to survivors as the Savage Divide. The mountainous area became a patchwork landscape of abandoned resorts and scenic retreats, home to mole miners and super mutants. It became the base of operations for Appalachia's raider factions after the brutal winter of 2077/2078 reduced the affluent tourists and guests to cutthroats and cannibals, doing whatever necessary to survive. The raider-filled region also greatly prevented the Responders, primarily based on the west side, from working cohesively alongside the Free States and the Brotherhood of Steel on the east side. For example, when contact with the Free States was lost after Harpers Ferry was overrun in 2086, the Responders could only send members through the region to re-establish contact. Members of these factions who crossed the Savage Divide were often killed by raiders who took their supplies, fueling the danger of the region.
==Characteristics==
The name given to the region comes from the tall mountains creating a large wall between the regions of the Forest, Ash Heap and Toxic Valley on the west side, and the regions of the Mire and Cranberry Bog on the east side. 
==Layout==
The Savage Divide extends all the way from the north to the south of the Appalachia map. It divides both the Mire (to the northeast) and the Cranberry Bog (to the southeast) from the Toxic Valley (to the northwest), the Forest (to the west), and the Ash Heap (to the southwest). Most of its train stations are occupied by raider vendorbots. 
==Locations==
The Savage Divide is in the central portion of the Appalachia map. Locations in the region include:
==Notes==
The Fallout 76 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide provides additional information on the Savage Divide,Fallout 76 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide p. 395: "SAVAGE DIVIDEWhen visiting Savage Divide, remember the ground is more unforgiving than in other regions, so stay on paths or roads to prevent stepping off a sheer drop! This region splits West Virginia between the west and east; the mountainous topography stretches north to south across the map and consists mainly of steep slopes, large craggy rock scree, forests, and some idyllic spots with incredible views. There are many interesting and unique dwellings to chance upon, ranging from a temple of enlightenment close to the northern border, to a house filled with pumpkins, to caves where the strangest of cryptids reside. Slap bang in the middle of the map is the "giant red thumbtack" known as Top of the World; as you'd expect, this observation tower and hifalutin shopping mall that once catered to the well-to-do skiers at Pleasant Valley is now a rusting landmark with which to orient yourself. Those seeking peace and quiet might do well to visit the array of large radio astronomy structures, including a massive dish in the mountains, once part of the United States National Radio Quiet Zone.Also take time to see how the other half lived by checking out the still-manicured grounds of The Whitespring, a sprawling hotel complex with more than a few secrets under its foundations. Subterranean secrets don't end there either; Savage Divide is home to three initially unassuming "sites" (Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie). In reality, this is a vast military complex where nuclear missiles can be launched from, providing you have the mental mettle to solve the cypher involved!"(Fallout 76 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide Atlas of Appalachia) stating that a few locations in the region, namely Spruce Knob and its surroundings, are on the Allegheny Mountains.Fallout 76 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide Collector's Edition, p. 444: "SPRUCE KNOB (WORKSHOP)The name of the highest mountain in the Allegheny Mountains, this alpine horror show of a location features a monorail station, as well as a circular observation tower. Check the geographical survey marker on the southwest ground vista platform for a possible Bobblehead (by the trash can), and inspect a guard hut at the lower road entrance to the southeast for some light reading. The monorail station features a train in atrocious condition but with some junk to grab. The tower requires access from the bridge or the winding exterior stairwell; it offers good junk and a defensive position, with the workshop at its base."(Fallout 76 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide Atlas of Appalachia)
==Appearances==
The Savage Divide appears only .
==Behind the scenes==
The Savage Divide is based on the Appalachian Mountains.
==Gallery==
Savage Divide DOI poster.png|Regional poster
FO76 Scenic outlook Savage Divide.png|Scenic overlook
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FO76 Location Savdiv 1.png|From above Site Bravo
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FO76 South Divide repel 1.png 
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76 Savage Divide from Tanagra.jpg|Viewed from Tanagra after a radstorm
==References==
Non-game
 
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