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Kaede Honjou, known in-game as Maple, started playing NewWorld Online at her best friend's urging with no prior gaming experience. To avoid in-game pain, she allocated all initial stat points exclusively into vitality (VIT), forging an exceptionally high defense at the cost of agility, strength, and magic capabilities. This unconventional approach created an almost impregnable defensive build while severely restricting movement speed and conventional offensive potential.
Maple's avatar mirrors her real-world self, possessing fair skin, short black hair, and dark grey eyes. She initially wore basic beginner attire, later replacing it with the "Armor of the Black Rose" obtained after defeating the Hydra boss—a black suit featuring red accents, a rose motif on the chest plate, a red leotard, thigh-high stockings, and a cloak-like drape. Her primary equipment includes the "Replica of the Dark Knight" shield and the "Crescent Moon" shortsword, which enables paralysis. Subsequent transformations include "Atrocity," a demonic form with four muscular arms, spiked limbs, regenerative capabilities, and alien-like features, and "Machine God," a mechanical form housing integrated weaponry.
Her personality blends curiosity, air-headedness, and a strong aversion to causing harm. She views most players as potential friends and avoids competitive aggression unless defending allies or guild members. This kindness manifests in prioritizing protection over offense, yet she demonstrates surprising tactical creativity in combat, employing unconventional methods like consuming enemies or combining skills unpredictably. Her love for cute items and limited-edition promotions influences in-game choices, often leading to serendipitous skill acquisitions.
Maple's skill set evolved through accidental discoveries and boss encounters. Early passive abilities include "Absolute Defense" (doubling VIT), "Hydra Eater" (granting poison/paralysis immunity), and "Stout Guardian" (surviving lethal hits with 1 HP once daily). Active skills encompass "Devour" (absorbing attacks/monsters for MP conversion, later nerfed to 10 uses/day), "Loving Sacrifice" (redirecting ally damage to herself while granting angelic wings and healing), "Throne of the Heavenly King" (providing damage reduction and HP regeneration at the cost of mobility), "Wooly" (encasing herself in a damage-resistant wool barrier), "Predator" (summoning demonic guards), and "Pandemonium" (summoning Oni warriors). Her transformations—"Atrocity" for brute strength and "Machine God" for ranged beam attacks and flight—further diversify her capabilities. She frequently combines skills, such as infusing Wooly's barrier with Hydra's poison for area denial.
After guilds were introduced, Maple founded Maple Tree at Sally's suggestion, recruiting members based on personal rapport rather than strategic optimization. Though small, the guild gained renown for its synergy and individual prowess. As guild master, Maple evolved from relying on Sally for guidance to demonstrating independent leadership, initiating alliances with rival guilds like Mii's Flame Emperors and Payne's Order of the Holy Sword. She prioritizes guild support, accompanying members on quests even without personal gain and leveraging skills like Loving Sacrifice to protect them during events. Her reputation as a "walking fortress" and strategic unpredictability made her a focal point for game administrators, who designed bosses to counter her abilities but eventually accepted her as a catalyst for player engagement.
Her companion, the turtle Syrup, hatched from an egg awarded during the second event. Using skills like "Psychokinesis" for flight and "Megamorph" for size enhancement, Syrup became the guild's primary transport and combat support, notably wielding a "Spirit Cannon" attack. This partnership mitigated Maple's mobility limitations and symbolized her resourcefulness in overcoming build deficiencies.
Maple's avatar mirrors her real-world self, possessing fair skin, short black hair, and dark grey eyes. She initially wore basic beginner attire, later replacing it with the "Armor of the Black Rose" obtained after defeating the Hydra boss—a black suit featuring red accents, a rose motif on the chest plate, a red leotard, thigh-high stockings, and a cloak-like drape. Her primary equipment includes the "Replica of the Dark Knight" shield and the "Crescent Moon" shortsword, which enables paralysis. Subsequent transformations include "Atrocity," a demonic form with four muscular arms, spiked limbs, regenerative capabilities, and alien-like features, and "Machine God," a mechanical form housing integrated weaponry.
Her personality blends curiosity, air-headedness, and a strong aversion to causing harm. She views most players as potential friends and avoids competitive aggression unless defending allies or guild members. This kindness manifests in prioritizing protection over offense, yet she demonstrates surprising tactical creativity in combat, employing unconventional methods like consuming enemies or combining skills unpredictably. Her love for cute items and limited-edition promotions influences in-game choices, often leading to serendipitous skill acquisitions.
Maple's skill set evolved through accidental discoveries and boss encounters. Early passive abilities include "Absolute Defense" (doubling VIT), "Hydra Eater" (granting poison/paralysis immunity), and "Stout Guardian" (surviving lethal hits with 1 HP once daily). Active skills encompass "Devour" (absorbing attacks/monsters for MP conversion, later nerfed to 10 uses/day), "Loving Sacrifice" (redirecting ally damage to herself while granting angelic wings and healing), "Throne of the Heavenly King" (providing damage reduction and HP regeneration at the cost of mobility), "Wooly" (encasing herself in a damage-resistant wool barrier), "Predator" (summoning demonic guards), and "Pandemonium" (summoning Oni warriors). Her transformations—"Atrocity" for brute strength and "Machine God" for ranged beam attacks and flight—further diversify her capabilities. She frequently combines skills, such as infusing Wooly's barrier with Hydra's poison for area denial.
After guilds were introduced, Maple founded Maple Tree at Sally's suggestion, recruiting members based on personal rapport rather than strategic optimization. Though small, the guild gained renown for its synergy and individual prowess. As guild master, Maple evolved from relying on Sally for guidance to demonstrating independent leadership, initiating alliances with rival guilds like Mii's Flame Emperors and Payne's Order of the Holy Sword. She prioritizes guild support, accompanying members on quests even without personal gain and leveraging skills like Loving Sacrifice to protect them during events. Her reputation as a "walking fortress" and strategic unpredictability made her a focal point for game administrators, who designed bosses to counter her abilities but eventually accepted her as a catalyst for player engagement.
Her companion, the turtle Syrup, hatched from an egg awarded during the second event. Using skills like "Psychokinesis" for flight and "Megamorph" for size enhancement, Syrup became the guild's primary transport and combat support, notably wielding a "Spirit Cannon" attack. This partnership mitigated Maple's mobility limitations and symbolized her resourcefulness in overcoming build deficiencies.