The Cask of Amontillado is a short story by the American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in the November 1846 issue of Godey's Lady's Book.[Non-game 1]
Background[]
This publication was popular enough to have an exhibit included in the tunnels beneath Fort Independence[1] as well as a fine wine, "Montressor Amontillado," specifically named for it.[2]
Plot[]
In the short story, a man named Montressor hates a man named Fortunato for insulting him. As revenge for the slight, Montressor lures Fortunato down into a cellar by promising him a drink of Amontillado wine and buries him alive inside a wall in this same fashion.[Non-game 1]
Notes[]
- Frederick Sinclair references the ending of the Cask of Amontillado in his message to Dean Domino on the Sierra Madre vault control terminal, saying that he "shall raise my glass and whisper, 'Fortunato'." This is in reference to the trap set by Sinclair, which would seal the reader of the message (intended to be Dean Domino) inside the vault much like Montressor and Fortunato.[3]
Behind the scenes[]
- Bottles of Amontillado wine, together with General McGann's story and the skeleton shackled inside a wall across the room, are a reference to the short story "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe. This short story was actually based on an urban legend about Fort Independence (the real name for the Castle), wherein an officer is buried alive by the soldiers for killing a favored officer in a duel. Furthermore, the wine bottle has the name "P. Edgar" printed on its label.
Gallery[]
Bottle of Amontillado wine from Fallout 4
References[]
Non-game