Ark & Dove Cathedral

The **Ark & Dove Cathedral** is a settlement in Point Lookout. Its inner grounds inhabited by the local tribals.

## Background

This massive cathedral is named after the two sailing ships (the *The Ark* and *Maryland Dove*) that landed in Maryland, to help establish an English colony in 1634. It is now the settlement of the local tribals; a cult that believes in the power of the Punga fruit.

## Layout

### Exterior

The cathedral was built with a brick wall enclosing the surrounding area, with a gate at the front which acts as the entrance. Outside, there are some refined and wild punga fruit plants with Jimson, Croatoa, and other tribals guarding the front. To the northwest is a well that leads to the sea cave, as well as to the Ark & Dove resting grounds.

### Interior

Inside there are special breeding pots that are utilized in order to cultivate refined punga fruit. At the back of the church, are Woodrose and Nadine. Other tribals wander around inside as well, although they are of no significant mention.

## Inhabitants

* Croatoa
* Jackson
* Jimson
* Nadine (until she takes control of the Duchess Gambit).
* Woodrose

## Notable loot

* Fertilizer shovel, which can be obtained from Croatoa.
* Refined punga fruit - dozens inside and outside of the cathedral.
* Three bags of yeast can be found on a bench behind the second punga fruit pot to the right of the outer cathedral. This is enough for the quest *A Spoonful of Whiskey*.
* A single Stealth Boy can be found on a counter next to the pedestal inside of the cathedral.

## Related quests

* *Walking with Spirits*
* *Hearing Voices*
* *Tailing the Tomboy*

## Notes

* If the front gate is left open, feral ghouls may attack and kill the tribals.
* Behind the cathedral, one can find flesh chunks (their origin are a mystery).

## Appearances

The Ark & Dove Cathedral appears only in the *Fallout 3* add-on *Point Lookout*.

## Behind the scenes

* Although there is no actual cathedral near *Point Lookout* called "Ark & Dove", there is a real Ark and Dove Presbyterian Church further north in Odenton, MD.
* The cathedral is named after the two English ships, *The Ark* and *Maryland Dove*, that originally colonized Maryland.

## Bugs

* PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 When you enter the cathedral and talk to Nadine immediately (and select all of the dialogue options), the cathedral may become locked. As there is no key, this is problematic.
* Occasionally, the tribals will turn hostile towards you. When you attack them the whole Cathedral will turn hostile. Waiting 72–73 hours will take it until the tribals are calmed down and you can safely come back.

## References

1. ↑ Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.673: *"**3.13: The Ark & Dove Cathedral (LAT 12/LONG 03)***
*This cathedral, named after the two sailing ships landing in Maryland to establish the English colony in 1633, is now the main hideout for the Tribals, a cult group that believes in the power of the Punga plant. They are generally docile, unless their leader—Professor Calvert—orders them to attack. The cathedral grounds and gate are inaccessible until you've completed the Ritual of Mother Punga, during **Main Quest: Walking with Spirits**. Beware of Ghouls in the entrance area, which features a sealed gate and an intercom you can use to question Jimson. Don't forget the Ark & Dove Well [3.c] if you need a quick entrance down into the Sea Cave [U3.16], but only after you've opened it from the underground.*
*Check to the right (southwest) of the main gate for a straw bed, Ammo, and Stimpaks on a tree stump.*

	* Ammunition Box (2)
	* Stimpak (2)
	* Wild Punga

*Enter the walled garden between the perimeter wall and cathedral to pick a variety of Punga."*

	* Pnga Fruit
	* Wild Punga Fruit

(Fallout 3 Game of the Year Edition Tour of the Capital Wasteland)