Blue Ridge Mountains: The Wild Frontier

Ghoul Trail Safari

• Activity: Join a guided expedition along the Appalachian Trail to observe feral ghouls in their natural habitat.
• Objective: Study ghoul behavior, collect samples for research, and learn survival skills.
• Warning: Participants must be armed and ready to defend themselves at all times.

Mountain Top Settlements

• Location: Scattered across the peaks are settlements where hardy survivors have fortified themselves against the dangers below.
• Activity: Trade with these mountaineers, learn their ways, and maybe earn a place among them.
• Culture: Each settlement has its own customs, from traditional Appalachian music to unique crafting techniques.

The Mutant Menagerie

• Location: Deep in the valleys, where the radiation pools, a variety of mutated creatures have made their home.
• Activity: Hunt or capture these creatures for research, trade, or the challenge.
• Variety: Encounter everything from two-headed deer to chameleon deathclaws.

The Lost Vaults Expedition

• Rumor: Whispers tell of hidden vaults within the mountains, untouched since the bombs fell.
• Activity: Mount an expedition to find these vaults and unlock their secrets.
• Gear: Bring climbing equipment and radiation gear; the journey will be treacherous.

Radiation Springs

• Location: Natural hot springs that have become irradiated over time.
• Activity: Dare to bathe in the springs for their healing properties—but beware of the radiation levels.
• Myth: Some believe the springs hold the key to mutation control or even reversal.

Skyline Scavenger Hunts

• Activity: Compete in timed scavenger hunts along the mountain ridges.
• Items: Search for pre-war relics, rare minerals, and survival supplies.
• Challenge: The hunts are dangerous, but the rewards can be great.

The Blue Ridge Relay

• Event: A relay race that spans the length of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
• Teams: Survivors form teams to run, climb, and fight their way through checkpoints.
• Prize: The winning team earns a cache of supplies and the title of “Mountain Masters.”

Appalachian Artisans

• Craft: Skilled artisans have taken refuge in the mountains, keeping old-world craftsmanship alive.
• Activity: Learn blacksmithing, woodworking, or weaving from the masters.
• Trade: Artisan goods are highly valued and can fetch a high price in the markets below.