Maple

Branchtender Maple is a member of the Treeminders and one of Oasis' armed defenders .
==Background==
The newest member of the Treeminders, Maple does not divulge many details about her past, but does note that she was drawn to Oasis by the calls of the great one, and that in order to become a Treeminder, she had to accept the teachings of Tree Father Birch and cast aside her dependence on technology.The Lone Wanderer: "So, how did you end up here?"Maple: "I was brought here by His will. I heard his calling, and I followed. I believe only a few are worthy enough to find this place, and I'm honored to be among them. That's why I dread the day Oasis overgrows its boundaries."(Branchtender Maple's dialogue)The Lone Wanderer: "Remind me again how you found Oasis."Maple: "I was brought here by His will. I heard his calling, and I followed. Isn't it wonderful?"(Branchtender Maple's dialogue)The Lone Wanderer: "What did you have to do to become a Treeminder?"Maple: "I had to accept the ideals of Tree Father Birch and cast away my dependence on technology."(Branchtender Maple's dialogue) Since her arrival and induction into the group, she has served as a branchtender, one of Oasis' armed defenders, where she is the primary guard for the gate, only being relieved by her fellow branchtender Linden in order to eat and sleep.Fallout 3 Official Game Guide Game of the Year Edition p.63"Branchtender Maple:Maple is the first Treeminder you meet (along with Tree Father Birch), as she usually guards the entrance to Oasis. She is also 25 years old. After you enter the place, she returns outside to stay alert and halt any incursions. She only heads inside to eat meals and sleep, and then returns to her post. Branchtender Linden is her guard relief. She is the newest addition to Oasis and is extremely loyal to Tree Father Birch." She also helped to create the garbs that all of the Treeminders wear.
Maple is fervently loyal to both Birch and Leaf Mother Laurel to the point of being completely willingly subservient to them.The Lone Wanderer: "What will you do now?"Maple: "Whatever the Tree Father or Leaf Mother would have me do, I'm still theirs to obey."(Branchtender Maple's dialogue)The Lone Wanderer: "What's your opinion of Tree Father Birch and Leaf Mother Laurel?"Maple: "I think this place would be lost if it weren't for them. There's no telling what fate may have befallen the Great One if someone like the godless Raiders had gotten here first."(Branchtender Maple's dialogue) However, she agrees with the ideals of Birch over those of Laurel, believing that Oasis should be protected and hidden from the wasteland rather than shared with it. She is extremely concerned that making the settlement's location known by attempting to share its gifts would expose it to attack and destruction.The Lone Wanderer: "Yes, it would be dangerous letting the Wasteland know where Oasis is located."Maple: "Exactly! You make me smile, Outsider. It's people like you who give me hope that everyone out there isn't lost."(Branchtender Maple's dialogue)The Lone Wanderer: "[Speech] I don't see that it matters much. Oasis is off the beaten path as it is."Maple: "[SUCCESS] I suppose so, but you found it. How many others will stumble across Oasis? Will they be friendly? I'm worried Outsider, I'm truly worried."(Branchtender Maple's dialogue)The Lone Wanderer: "Stop being so selfish! You people should share this place with everyone!"Maple: "And watch as He is prodded and picked apart by those who seek to exploit Him? I will never allow that! He must remain safe and we will be His guardians!"(Branchtender Maple's dialogue) She believes that there is no greater being than the great one, and has dedicated her life to defending him and the Oasis from the outside.The Lone Wanderer: "Tell me about your "god.""Maple: "He is the Great One. The Tree Father of Tree Fathers. There is no greater being in the world than He. I've dedicated my life to protecting this place from the outside world and I will never fail in that duty."(Branchtender Maple's dialogue)
Upon their arrival in Oasis, Maple is the first Treeminder that the Lone Wanderer meets alongside Birch. Provided that they do not offend Birch or the Treeminders, Maple is open and welcoming towards them.Maple: "Yes, what can I do for you on this beautiful day?"(Branchtender Maple's dialogue)Maple: "Welcome back, my good friend!"(Branchtender Maple's dialogue) However, if they offend the Treeminders and are cast out, Maple will tell them that they are no longer welcome, and that she has orders to shoot on sight if they return.Maple: "I'm afraid you're no longer welcome here. If you come back, we have orders to shoot."(Branchtender Maple's dialogue)
If the Lone Wanderer decides to resolve Oasis' dilemma by siding with Birch, Maple will gift them a unique garb, but warns them not to disclose to anyone where it came from, as it could put the Oasis at risk.The Lone Wanderer: "Tree Father Birch said you may have a gift for me?"Maple: "I helped to create the garb that you see all Treeminders wear. It's said that the cloth has a part of the Great One's spirit woven into the fibers. I present this to you as thanks. Wear this with pride but tell no one where it came from or Oasis may face as yet a greater peril."(Branchtender Maple's dialogue)
==Interactions with the player character==
===Interactions overview===
===Quests===
* Oasis: She is with Tree Father Birch in that she believes that Oasis's growth should be stopped. After you have completed the quest and added Birch's sap to Harold's heart, she will give you Maple's garb.
===Other interactions===
* You can try to convince her that Oasis is too secluded to be discovered with a Speech check.
==Inventory==
==Notable quotes==
==Appearances==
Branchtender Maple appears only .
==Behind the scenes==
Maple is the common name for genus Acer, a type of tree. All of the human residents in Oasis have horticultural names.
==References==
Non-game
Category:Oasis characters
Category:Treeminder characters
Category:Fallout 3 human characters
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