The sad story of the elderly at Mytics Pines- Fallout 4 Lore 

Hey folks, I hope you enjou this shorter form content in between longer videos. Show some support if you want to see more like this. As always, video suggestions are very much appreciated :)

I think the small stories in Fallout really do shine more than the main plot a lot of the time. The story of the vaults, raider camps, and even a retirement home really gives an in depth look into the past and present of Fallout. It can be creepy, inspiring like with Randall Clark, or downright depressing.

The overpass built well after Mystic Pines care facility totally makes sense. There wasn’t an overpass when Thoreau went into the woods to live simply (although it is hilarious to think of him trying to write “Walden” with traffic noise annoying him).

I once went to a retirement home where they have a "Memorial Garden" with tomb stones for "Departed friends". While the residents might not be invited by the family of a deceased, so the residents had a funeral for the departed in the main room.

I've always thought in my headconnon that Mystic Pines was an ultimately tragic place for the elderly, both Pre-war and Post-War. Pre-War, the staff half-a$$ed their care for the tenants, the Halloween decor was an insensitive attempt to be festive for the season, and the overpass just above kept the elderly awake at night with the constant roar of traffic. They buried on-site many of the elderly tenants when they passed, simply because the insane inflation of the Pre-War economy made it far, far too expensive to send to a hospital, plus whatever sleazy business practices the staff were likely doing. When the bombs dropped, many of the staff abandoned the retirement home, and the Elderly Tenants just accepted their irradiated death. 2:50 was likely an old lady who was bedridden when the bombs dropped, her last moments before dying of radiation was reaching for her medication. 3:45 was likely an elderly person's reminders of a grandchild, or intended gifts that were never given due to the war. 5:13 When the bombs dropped, he likely said f_ck it and locked himself in there to drink himself to death before dying of radiation. 6:27 an elderly man plopped himself on the couch, accepting this was the end, and took his last nap before the rads took him. 9:59 An elderly widow, her husband passed before her, and when the bombs fell she rolled her way to his grave to be as close to him as she could before passing herself from the rads/fallout. 11:13 was a young woman and her grandfather, they likely were sitting there as a preplanned meeting until the bombs dropped, which she refused to leave her grandfather to die alone and died with him.

I visited my grandmother regularly at the retirement home she stayed at. If the place had been anything like this, several people would have been getting dropkicked through a window.

I think there is a reasonable explanation for where some of the bodies are since the residents had at least a few minutes of warning. The lady in bed probably od'ed on her meds so she wouldn't feel anything. The body in the locker, is probably someone who was having one last hurrah and drinking his way into the after life. The lady in the memorial garden went to say goodbye to someone they loved. And the people by the lake were probably family, like a father and daughter, who went to the lake one last time. Or considering the flowers, possibly a survivor, who found her dead or dying relative and took them to the lake, built the memorial (which seems to surround the body in the wheelchair) and then passed away, possibly from radiation. It's also possible they are related to somebody who is still alive, like a descendant, who still memorializes them.

The funny thing I’ve noticed is no skeletons have shoes…it’s like some mad shoe bandit roamed the entire state stealing the shoes off the dead

You know, given the general attitude of Pre War America in Fallout, I'd be more surprised if the Staff DIDN'T say "F you old codgers, we're getting the f outta Dodge!" as soon as the sirens sounded

Thank you for highlighting this place. I imagined Nora's parents or the Sole Survivor's parents were a tenant here while they lived nearby in Sanctuary. I had a 'positive' image in my head as one of the rare spots in the Pre-Apocalypse Fallout world. You completely ruined that. Well done.

Compared to Starfield, it still feels like Fallout 4 has so many more secrets, so much more lore and story that is not immediately obvious, or just told through the environment in a way that could be totally overlooked. I love that about Fallout lore and I hope we see the same out of Starfield as more time goes on

Been a big fan since 2015, i'm glad you're still making fantastic Fallout content still your narration never gets old! Keep up the awesome work!

Moot point, but i'm happy to see the subscriber counter growing again. I hope it gives you the indication that people do like your content and want to see more of it. Either way, I have a particular soft spot for the elderly, so this video hits close to home abit. My grandfather made it a point to never be moved into a retirement home, and I think stories like this, and sadly in real life, are partly a reason for it. He didn't have to find out, as he passed away in his home, just how he said he wanted. Sadly these residents got the shit end of the stick. BTW for a Starfield lore video, I think a video on the Colander ship would be cool, especially considering it's spooky season. The ship is basically the movie Alien lmao

Considering we see no people in uniforms and the graveyard that's too small for the amount of people and the hasty coffins leads me to believe when the news struck many of the employees ran for it and didn't make it far. Which is sad to think about...

I love the age old tag line “ as you can see , it looks like shit “ marvellous.

Wonderful episode, Nth. 👍👍 The last one, the woman with the man in the wheelchair by the Lake; I believe that was a post-war situation. How, pray tell? From the fact the two of them are sitting atop a destroyed piece of house flooring. Either part of an attic floor, or a standard floor from a house, or blasted out apartmrnt in nearby Lexington. They may have found the section of floor and brought it down to the cobblestone area they are seated. Though that seems unlikely due to their age and only one of them may have been young enough to do any maneuvering of objects. However, that section of floor would be pretty heavy for a single person to move, let alone lift. So I figure it was blasted into the air and landed on the cobblestone. Then the woman and her husband/father/grandfather sat on top of the flooring to enjoy their last moments as they succumb to radiation sickness while looking at the lake which brought them peace before the War. Also, every time I go into Mystic Pines and see the highway above, I'm always surprised (and would have feared had I lived there) a car or truck crashing through the railing above and landing in the building, or the courtyard. Be Excellent to each other and Party on. 🤘🎸😎

“I’m old and I’ve been through some shyt.” Best quote ever

On a serious note, the dystopian hell of a run-down nursing home run by apathetic staff might just be the perfect real-world comparable to the abject fuckery that is Vault-Tec.

"Surely, the encroachment of death was fear enough in all these old people's lives; they didn't NEED additional spooking". Classic Nthapple. As if your last name was War, may you also never change.

Never stop making amazing videos sir! If they are Elder Scrolls, Starfield, Fallout or anything else. I always enjoy watching your videos!

It may be a sad story, but, its a happy day when you upload! Always love your lore videos man. Peace.

Man, you weren’t kidding about the notifications bell. I feel like this is the first vid of yours I’ve seen on my feed in months if not a year. Love your content man, keep it up.

Even though fallout 4 has been out years, I always love watching videos on it from you.

That skeleton's moving hand was especially creepy.

I think the graveyard may be whats known as a "Paupers Burial". I had to deal with this while working for the county where I live. If someone dies and they have no relatives to claim their body and no pre-made burial plans, they get put into a "Paupers Grave" by the state which now owns them as property. They will basically get an unmarked grave in the middle of nowhere and buried cheaply as a group in a mass grave in cheap plywood coffins. However, some nursing homes have arrangements to handle your burial so you don't end up in that situation. So it seems to me that those graves are from people who had no relatives and no one to take care of them, so they checked themselves into the home and made arrangements to have the nursing home take care of their burial. The one visiting the grave was most likely a friend they made while at the home. Which is bitter sweet, no one in life but a friend in death.

Awesome! Love the fallout content, I know its a lot to cover but consider the Mecanist Lair! So much dark lore on how robobrains were made!

I could completely see pre-war America placing the retirement home where the view of the lake was ruined by the highway, or just building the highway and not caring about ruing the view. Thank you for another very enjoyable video thenapple.

More Thenth videos, always a pleasure hearing a voice built for smooth jazz radio.

Dude I used to watch your channel when I was a kid. I'm so glad your vid appeared in my recommended. Watching your old vids is gonna be a trip

Awesome, as usual. I enjoy both formats. I would support the format you enjoy the most. In the end, that will produce more content. Thank you for sharing with us.

Never stop making Fallout lore videos

Enthapple releases a Fallout 4 video. It's a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one

Plz never stop doing the longer videos nothings better then putting you on while playing a game or doing chores and then getting so distracted by your story I mess up what I’m doing or have to stop for a sec to listen

So glad you're back I used to fall asleep to your videos all the time and your voice miss you man glad you're back now I can finally get some good sleep lol.

Why was the first skeleton waving? Jet will mess you up forever, man...

I never really been a Fallout fan (more of a TES fan), but I love the wordbuilding and your explanation of the lore. I enjoy seeing these little isolated areas that existed away and how people lived and interacted there :]

Welcome back man I have always loved your videos keep up the good work!!

Always nice to see you back

So happy you're back, used to LOVE your content years ago!

Hey apple i just wanted to thank you. Your the reason that i fell in love with fallout and through fallout i found my entire friend group. You changed 12 year old me's life and have given me memorys that i charish so thank you keep up the great job 😊

Great to see you back! Hope you’re well and I’ve been enjoying your recent work!

Dude I've always loved your content on fallout lore thanks for making this

I love your videos, they are both informative and funny. Keep up the awesome work.

Always love it when you drop a video

I've wondered about this place ever since I 1st found the place in game. It always gave me a strange feeling.

Great video as always

Ouu, a bonus Fallout vid, amongst the Starfield content? Lovely. 🤗 Cheers, from Maple Moosenland, Sir Nth.

some legends spoken of in hushed tones say the plungers are an independent faction also.

WOW I used to watch you when I was 10 I’m about to be 20 so glad I found ur channel again. Ur voice brings back memories of fallout for me.

So happy you’re back to making videos

Love the vid! Length doesn't matter to me, I'll watch anything you put out lol. You're making me want to get Starfield just so I can finally watch your vids on it lol

Even her skeleton was reaching for the jet.

I visit Mystic Pines all the time in my playthroughs, it always breaks my heart. I always grab the magazine found there.

Good to see you back

I've been watching you since 2016 (I think), I've always loved your narration style

Apple man I get excited by any video you. Long time fan since fallout 4s release.

An absolutely grim, yet interesting piece of fallout lore. Ive seen Mystic Pines in some of my playthroughs, but never did i actually bother to explore it, so the sad tale within was unknown to me prior to this video.

I loved the video man keep up the awesome work.

Dude yes! Absolutely love the content.

More thenthapple content? Yes please

Love your work!

Hell yeah new thenthapple post

Short form content between long form content is always good. Just don't burn yourself out and keep the good stuff going

Glad you're still doing fallout videos alongside starfield ones

It's a good day when my man appel puts out a lore video

In regards to the shorts format, the 15-30 min range is what i tend to consider a quick watch, but some of the lore in fallout would be hard to shorten down.

It is good too see you back again

I enjoy the long- and short-form videos. You present great lore. Have you ever done a video on why it seems, 200 years on, people still live as if the war ended yesterday? After so long, you’d think civilization would be able to rebuild.

I have been seeing your Starfield stuff but haven't played it yet so I am avoiding spoilers, rest assured I will be going back and watching them (repeatedly) after I get to play the game.

This is the first video of yours that I've seen in years... Maybe the algorithm likes these shorter videos

Don't worry about the skeleton spinning it's hand in a circle, just a bit of the arthritis hitting the wrist dontcha know.

At long last we are starting to see non starfield videos. The world is healing

hi i just want to say i love the long videos the help ne sleep at night please keep them coming :) i like the hour ones

Those boxes are more amusing to me than anything else.

I’ve spent a thousand hours or so in the Commonwealth and never knew of that little graveyard.

glad I found ur channel again Apple been watching since a kid playing fallout 3. Well 5yrs😂

Finally somebody talks about this place, always creeps me out every playthrough

“..and, well, that’s what you’re here for.” Yes we are, yes, we are.

Excellent video. Please keep making fallout vids.

Man I love how RU-vid just didn’t tell me you uploaded. I’ve been getting into Skyrim and wanted to watch your content again only to find out you’ve been uploading! I hate RU-vid with a passion and wish there was a better option for creators

Love your videos can't wait for more

The GOAT of Fallout commentary!

1:26 But have you considered: teddy bears as currency

I always prefer the longer videos, but it's great to have shorter videos in between longer ones. :)

Wow I've always wondered about this place always seemed eerie

I’m partial here for the wild speculations but more so that sexy smooth voice you have

I always assumed Mystic Pines was some form of "State ran" facility. Would explain why there is a morge and cemetery on site. A lot of State ran facilities used to also handle the burial of the residents who died on site. Same reason why former mental hospitals/asylums have grave yards

Please don't stop ur videos are amazing and ur voice cures my depression ❤️❤️🥰

You know what I want? Fallout Canada. There would be large areas that prewar that would have no human presense so would not have any reason to be bombed. So I can easily imagine any survivors literally just move out to the canadian wilderness to get away from the rads. The funny thing is the mutant beasties would also do the same as there would be more food for less competition. So imagine the weirdness that would be there...

Hello, I enjoy your videos. Your voice works well for it

I very much misheard at one point and thought you said elderly people were exploded sometimes instead of exploiting and because this is a fallout video i was like sure!

Love your videos

I must say, the capture quality of this video was superb. 👍🏻

babe wake up, new enthapple video dropped

I remember when I was super low level and I used this building to hide from a behemoth

thanks for the vid!!!

I feel like the room with they toys is probably a trimmed side quest relating to the Wilson Toys guy. Might be why the boxes flicker. They would have been the quest target. I think the coffins and graveyards are just the result of 20 something devs neither knowing nor caring about the details.

"Take a little walk to the edge of town And go across the tracks Where the viaduct looms like a bird of Doom As it shifts, and cracks" - Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, "Red Right Hand"

I’m really enjoying these videos, but when is your next Elden Ring video? I loved your take on Stormveil.

I thought a lot of the same things when i first explored here.