Editing Maxwell Sterling

{{NPC info|description=[[Maxwell Sterling]] is an NPC in [[Goldenfield]], south-west of the Wheat Tent.|disposition=ally|location=Goldenfield|organization=Elaniens|quests=A Spark in the Dark; Heart of the Woods}}
==Shop==
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==Dialogue==
Need some help surviving?
:{{dialogue icon|who}}
::I'm Maxwell Sterling. Censor, survivor, all-around fun guy.
::I teach newcomers how not to die. Or at least, how to die less often.
::This scar? Oh, just a reminder of a fun Saturday night out with a pack of hungry gnats.
:{{dialogue icon|hru}}
::I've been dead, cloned, reanimated, and brought back to life more times than you've had hot dinners.
::Right now, I'm teaching survival. Because apparently, some folks need reminding that running at a monster naked with a stick is a bad idea.
::I'm as good as you can expect, considering the prospect of sudden death is a constant companion around here.
:{{dialogue icon|what}}
::So, you've landed in [[Kwalat]]. Here, you're most likely to end up as monster chow than find a decent latrine.
::Want to survive? Here's a tip: learn some skills. Cooking, Weaponsmithing, Mining... catch my drift?
::Start with [[Big Mamma]], up north on this road, take a left at the big house. Can't miss it. always crammed with newcomers hoping for a government-handout meal.
::She'll teach you the basics of not starving to death.
::In the town center, you'll find [[Ivie Clarkson]], local cafe owner. Makes the best latte within a hundred miles. Knows everyone around, she's a local fixture.
::Round back of her cafe, you'll find an Alchemist. Good guy, [[Percival "Percy" Beamish|Percy]].
::Pity he skipped his university classes - his alchemy skills are about on par with mine. But he's a good drinking buddy.
::Head west of the town center and you'll run into old Hank, the only living guard around here. There are a couple of bots, too, but I'd trust Hank over them any day.
::He, like the other two guard-bots, can give you the lowdown on the locals, where to find them, where to go, and so on. It's part of their job.
::Take a left after [[Hank Granger|Hank]] and you'll find the Lumberjack and Miner near the Gas Station.
::Take a right after passing Hank, before the pumpkin field, follow the road to the end and you'll hit the Workshop.
::The place is run by aliens - Constructor and Weaponsmith. They look a bit odd, but they know their stuff.
::Head east from the town center, and you'll see the Summer House and the Herbalist's bench on your right. 
::The house is rented by a sexy Qadarian, [[Nia Sundance|Nia]]. She's a hot one, but she's hard to win over.
::Further south from her house is a Pig farm. Locals say that's where the butcher resides. But I manage fine without his services.
::There's also a Mystic over at the Cemetery, but I try to avoid dealing with the dead. The locals can tell you more.
::Seriously! Just ask around. I'm still finding my own feet here.
:{{dialogue icon|help}} [If not accepted [[A Spark in the Dark]]]
::Could use a pair of extra hands. Or any body parts, really. / I've got a few chores, if you're up to it.
::So, you want to learn about survival, huh? First things first - Know your limits.
::See a monster? Think it's too strong? Then it probably is. Run. And if it chases, run faster.
::Forget about quests, honour, revenge. Around here, your biggest achievement is making it through the day with all your limbs attached.
::And gear up. You wouldn't believe the number of naked, brave individuals I've seen charging at monsters only to end up as a gruesome buffet. Their reckless bravery is our again - their corpses make for good looting.
::Lastly, fetch some wood for a fire. It's right here in the camp, and I'll need three pieces.
::Usually, you'd get wood from logging those magic trees around. But chopping trees isn't in our agenda for now
::{{dialogue icon|do it}} [A Spark in the Dark]
:::Go on, fetch the wood. It's right around camp, and you won't have to watch for wildlife here. This is the safe part... for now.
::{{dialogue icon|no}}
:::Huh. Guess you're not the survival type. / Missed chance. Cold nights are a killer. Literally. / Your funeral, pal.
:{{dialogue icon|help}} [If completed A Spark in the Dark but not accepted [[Heart of the Woods]]]
::Could use a pair of extra hands. Or any body parts, really. / I've got a few chores, if you're up to it.
::Alright, moving on to the next survival lesson - get familiar with your surroundings. And by that, I mean, don't let anything crucial slip past your attention, especially those magic trees in the forest.
::We're not just any hikers looking for firewood. We are after Heartwood. It's the core of magic trees,  and trust me, burning that stuff gives you a fire that's worth the trouble.
::Eating by the fire kindled with Heartwood has a special restorative effect. You'll feel stronger, fresher. Trust me, it's not your average camping meal.
::{{dialogue icon|do it}} [Heart of the Woods]
:::Good! But keep this in mind, finding what you need doesn't always happen on the first try. Yet with persistence, you'll get what you're after.
:::Now, head into the forest and fetch me three pieces of Heartwood. Aim for the trees that are glowing.
::{{dialogue icon|no}}
:::Oh well. Enjoy struggling through fatigue and raw critter meat. Without the magic of Kwalat's fires and food, you're in for a real treat. / Suit yourself. But remember, no magic fire means no magic recovery. Think on that next time you're feeling run down. / Turning down a chance to play lumberjack? Alright, your loss.
:{{dialogue icon|help}} [If not completed A Spark In the Dark or accepted Heart of the Woods]
::I'm good for now. But stick around, death never takes a vacation. / I've got it covered. Unless you know how to prevent a full-scale alien invasion. No? Then I'm good. / Nope. But keep your eyes peeled. This place changes quicker than a gnats' lunch.
:{{dialogue icon|side quest incomplete}} [If accepted A Spark In the Dark]
::Don't forget, 3 pieces. Not 2. Not 4. 3. / Haven't frozen to death yet, huh? / How's the wood hunt going, newbie?
::{{dialogue icon|y}} [If completed A Spark In the Dark]
:::Well, look who's a regular Davy Crockett. Here's how to make a campfire. And some matches. You're going to need 'em.
:{{dialogue icon|side quest incomplete}} [If accepted but not completed Heart of the Woods]
::Done playing lumberjack yet? Or did the trees fight back?
::{{dialogue icon|no}}
:::If you're not back soon, I'll assume a tree fell on you.
:::And remember, nothing warms your bones like a hot meal near Heartwood fire.
:{{dialogue icon|side quest complete}} [If completed Heart of the Woods]
::Remember, Heartwood. Bright glow. Don't get it wrong.
::{{dialogue icon|yes}}
:::Look at you, all alive and stuff. Good job. Here's the Heartwood Campfire Recipe.
:{{dialogue icon|shop}}