The harsh environment combined with the horrific creatures that occupy the woodlands inThe Sons Of The Forestis just two of the many factors you will find yourself up against during your expedition in the Forest. As the saying goes many hands make for light work, This couldn’t be more factual when it comes to surviving out in the wilderness.
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Fortunately, to assist you through your journeys you are blessed with the ability to command and team up with companions. Although Kelvin is the default companion you find yourself deserted with, there is another mysterious character that you may have spotted throughout your stay in the Forest, Virginia Puffton.
Who Is Virginia?
Virginia Puffton is the teenage daughter of multi-billionaire Edward Puffton, and she is fascinated by ballet hence her silky gray leotard. It is not known what caused her unusual appearance, although it seems Virginia has experienced some kind of mutation adding extra limbs to her body making her a truly unique character. It is also reported that Virginia does not have normal toes, instead, they are almost fused and formed perfectly for ballet. As later discovered in Virginia’s bedroom, Virginia seemed to have two normal legs and functioning feet before her trip to the Forest.
Edward Puffton, the father of Virginia, doted on her regardless. He even left her his entire estate in his will, leaving nothing for her socialite mother to inherit. Virginia is just one of 3 people you set out in search of at the start of the game. Brief information can be found on the laptop in the opening cut scene of the game.
It is possible to spot her strolling or jogging through the woods, sitting on the bank of a body of water, or taking a dip in one of the waterfalls. If the player gets too close to her, she might render a frightened facial expression and try to flee. Virginia can be killed by cannibals, mutants, and other players, however, because she does not spawn outside the player’s immediate vicinity, she cannot be eliminated when the player is not present. If Virginia is not saved in time, her death will be irreversible, and she will not appear again in the game.
Due to her kind nature and childlike mannerism, if the player attacks Virginia, she will indeed develop an appropriate fear of them and consequently refuse to assist or stay around.
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How To Befriend Virginia
In contrast to Kelvin, you are unable to issue her orders to perform tasks such as assisting in the collection of resources and so on. However, despite this, Virginia is not someone who should be underestimated because she still possesses a unique skill set. For the player to develop a mutual relationship with Virginia, they must first earn her trust and demonstrate that they do not intend to cause her any harm. However, all the following steps and tips are perfect ways to not only gain trust but eventually have a worthy and trusted addition to the team.
However, all the following steps and tips are perfect ways to not only gain trust but eventually have a worthy and trusted addition to the team. It is safe to say that the time and effort spent traveling to and exploring Virginia is well worth it. Once she has gained trust, the player can equip Virginia with several weapons and tools to help assist them throughout their journey. Carry out and repeat the following actions that are proven to gain her trust and eventually convince her to stick around.
Letting Her Eat & Drink
Like every other being in the Forest, Virginia requires nourishment and water to survive. If you witness a virginal stealing harvest from your stock or crops, allowing her to do so with prove you are trustworthy and kind, as result boosting your affinity with her.
Keeping Her Warm
Virginia can be occasionally seenstanding near old fires and camp spots,providing her with a helping hand by lighting the fire for her. Even consider building her very own fire. A sure way to gain her trust and leave her comfortable.
Letting Her Entertain
Virginia’s lifetime passion lies in ballet dancing. Since a little girl, she has been obsessed with ballet and everything to do with it. You can catch Virginia putting on a show and gracefully trying out her perfectly practiced ballet routines. She loves attention, simply make sure you are weaponless and watch her dance.
Protecting Her
Like Kelvin, Virginia will begin to point out enemies as soon as she spots them. Killing whatever she points at first as a priority has proven a useful method and tactic to build trust and companionship between you and mysterious Virginia.
No Weapons
As Virginia isn’t violent, she gets easily shaken when approached by anyone wielding any form of weapon. To approach Virginia, the player is highly advised to unequip their weapon or tool to gain her trust and successfully tame her.
The End Result
As stated earlier, there is neither a specific order nor a procedure that must be followed to acquire Virginia as a companion it requires nothing more than patience, time, and perhaps one or two acts of kindness. She will begin to act less nervous and display signs of peace, with gestures such as thumbs up, dances, and so forth.
If you consistently exhibit this behavior towards Virginia, she will, in a very short period come to respect you and feel at ease in your company. She will eventually move from being in the background and hesitant to being almost right next to you, sleeping near fires, and relying on the harvested goods that you grow. Once she feels comfortable and safe, she will remain by your side for long periods of time and even bring resources and edibles such as fish, berries, and more.
Once she has been tamed, Virginia is a priceless and invaluable character, and it is strongly advised that all players acquire her as she will eventually gain the ability to wield arms and tools and assist the player in defending themselves and their camp throughout the game. She can also tag by giving her a GPS locator. Several female garments can be found through your travels in the game, this is intended for you to give to Virginia, allowing you to customize her look and keep her appropriately dressed for the season.
