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Comment by itsMATTohNO

"Before I take my leave, you must be told that it is not by my fault that you lay stretched on the ground, but by the fault of my squire."

Comment by nik666

An almost exact copy of Don Quijote de la Mancha. In fact, he recruits you to be his Sancho Panza.(##RESPBREAK##)652##DELIM##Neutronimity##DELIM##

Comment by lunamoonraker

Occassionally yells:

A DRAGON!

DRAGON, I SHALL RUN YOU THROUGH!

FOR DOLORIA!

His caps, not mine.

edit. Added third Yell. Reference from 'Quest:The Ballad of Maximillian' gives some clue;

"Go with honor, young hero! For chivalry, the Light, and the beauty of Doloria!" and see the post from 'TheRioux' below.

Comment by imarah

NEVER not have him with you he is funny as hell during the saving of the "Demsels"

Comment by OdinTGE

Just the kind of hero we need to teach and lead us in these trying times.

Comment by Nareli

This guy definitely wins the Most Annoying NPC in Un'goro award.

Gotta love him though for his epic rescue of the cliff damsel. Thats EXACTLY what we should all be doing with Alliance. :D

Comment by spawnofmoose

Best. NPC. Ever.

Comment by N0VIS

This guy does in fact buff your pet/minion. Just buffed me and my felguard with BoK. =)

Comment by sharkeater

So fitting he is
A) a pally
B) alliance human (of northshire)

someone had to have some laughs while they made this guy.

Perfect role he plays 0>:)

Comment by 660342

And Doloria would be Dulcinea del Toboso, Don Quijote's platonic love.

Comment by 325030

In my opinion this NPC also seems a typical 12-year-old ally player on a trial account:

- Riding the ugliest horse ingame.
- Typing in CAPS.
- Filling your screen with /yells.
- Wants to fight "dragons".
- Saving 'ladies' that dont need help.
- Blaming someone else if something goes wrong: "Before I take my leave, you must be told that it is not by my fault that you lay stretched on the ground, but by the fault of my squire."

But his quests made me rofl: Every player should do his quest-chain!

Edit: typo...

Comment by Homebrewer

"Hup Hup, Pimento!"

Comment by Ghreivyn

"Finally, please find it in your heart to forgive my squire, for I see that you are smiting him."

Comment by Deathbang

This is one of the few quest chains that has made me laugh out loud at my computer. I have sometimes, chuckled, or snickered, but rarely laughed. This guy is epic.

Comment by 223020

Clear Legend.

Comment by HandsomeJack

He is two easter eggs in one. The first being Don Quixote De La Mancha for his ludicrous imagination and the second being Maximo from the infamous playstation game. Very fun quests.

Comment by Onli

I just had the pleasure of doing this knight's chain quests. I wanted to mention for the last one, please make sure you have some space in your bags. It was the longest pony ride I've ever had, while pelting rocks to whittle away 5k off that dragon. Still I loved it!

Comment by Astrowla

It's funny cause Doloria doesn't exist...

Comment by 799722

As an FYI there is a potential exploit involved with this NPC. As you go through the quest chain, he'll follow you around and fight with you. He'll also cast blessing of kings on you (the old school one with a 10% buff) with a 10 min duration. I didn't verify if the buff actually applies said benefit, but if it does, raid members can receive the buff and be summoned to a raid with an extra buff for a boss fight. If you complete the quest chain you will be unable to receive the buff from him. I did this quest chain on my paladin, and both my blessing of kings and his blessing of kings were both active.

Comment by Siirenias

He healed me. He can stay.

Comment by LafinJack

He dropped me off just south of his camp at the end of the Queen ~~Dinosaur~~Dragon fight, and ten seconds later when I got back to him he already had all his armor back.

Truly an amazing man.

Comment by 809741

Either you start the "dragon" slaying or he will. He'll waste no time, hollering "DRAGON!" then charging towards almost every elite stegodon around.

But God is he adorable.

Comment by 590225

Somewhere in Northshire, in a place whose name I do not care to remember…

Comment by figaw

Kept me going at 03 in the morning... new favourite npc..
The Squire training made me laugh... the damsels are even better..
damn he's good! :D
Edit- Hah doing the last "damsel", i lol'd as he adressed me to pickup "her" (his) purse in the water.. and then proceeded to run out into the water as my pet xD

Comment by JoyCrux

It's my opinion that they named him "Maximillian" after the Suikoden character(s) with the same name. (the Suikoden characters were, in fact, modeled after Don Quixote)
http://suikoden.wikia.com/wiki/Maximillian_(Suikoden_I_and_II)

*having problems with the link, copy and paste if still not working

Comment by Urkberserk

Judging from the hash marks on his sheild, Maximillian is apparently keeping track of the "dragons" he's killed. Or possibly Damsels he saved from distress?

Comment by Malvenue

Maximillian of Northshire is one of the random NPCs that may assist you when doing the quest The Protectors of Hyjal. He appears riding the Love is in the Air event pink X-45 Heartbreaker!

Maximillian of Northshire says: What ho, fellow knights! Are we fully barded and armored? Then let us thrust ourselves deeply into that which they call adventure!

Maximillian of Northshire says: Be slain by me, villainous cretin!

Maximillian of Northshire says: For Doloria!

Maximillian of Northshire says: Be proud, dragon. Today you fall to the blade of Azeroth's greatest hero. And also to my blade.

Comment by chaple303

I didn't get the reference, but these quests with him were really fun! XD

Comment by lenoob

Maximillian was the only positive thing I've found in Un'Goro. One of the best things overall in the game for me. DOLORIA!

Comment by 866074

Anyone know a shield with a model like his? cuz i want one

Comment by 774886

"Be proud, dragon. Today you fall to the blade of Azeroth's greatest hero. And also to my blade."

About time he gave respect where it's due ; )

Comment by MiltiadesBooga

For the love of all that is holy, KEEP HIM AWAY FROM AGAMAND MILLS. He will proclaim it to be full of giants and raze it with his face.

Comment by Altfactory

I don't think I have enjoyed a quest so much in my entire wow time. And the Toy WindmillToy Windmill served my druid into Northrend too. :D Has to be the best trinket for the level in the game ...at least for an agility user.

Comment by Saau

Has a habit of aggroing the yellow elite Stegodons.

Edit: Not always, usually during or just after a fight with something else.

Comment by WinstonKaminski

Just finished his quest line and must admit i didnt enjoy a quest line so much in a long time. :)

Comment by alekzsnoop66

blizzard put together yet another troll quest chain...i did and witnessed it 50 times as i cannot get enough of how much this npc trolls

Comment by 199084

It would be so epic if blizz would add this guy in some major raids such as Dragon Soul.

Imagine you are on Madness of Deathwing and as you start the encounter Maximillian bursts in and yell "DRAGON!"

I mean, I would piss my self in laughter LOL.

Comment by Gadoink4

After playing Sancho Panza in a play of Don Quixote, I must say that I had a lot of fun once finding these quests.

Comment by Sarnoth

Parrot killer. :(

Comment by Destructor2012

Am I the only who despises all these yell-spamming NPCs in the game? So freaking annoying. Yeah I know I can turn off /yell, but sometimes people might actually say something important in it...

Comment by Xoxotl

He should team up with Johnny Awesome. They would be unstoppable.

Comment by arthauriea

Maximillian of Northshire reminds me of That Mitchell and Webb Look's skits Sir Digby Chicken Caesar.
Maximillian would be Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
Zen KiKi would be Ginger

Comment by 1130239

I used this guy's help to solo the "The Fledgling Colossus" quest. Not bad for a squire.

Comment by unholydriver

He's one french fry short of a Happy Meal.

Comment by charlesmaybe

We go to face the mighty broodmother...
"Squire, throw rocks at it, I have no plan!"

We need more Maximillians in WoW.

Comment by machinelf

For Doloria!

Him saying that battle cry rang a bell. In League of Legends there is a knight named Garen whose battle cry is "For Damacia!"

Beings that the meaning of Doloria hasn't been ascertained, I'm banking on this as a subtle nod.

Comment by puretko

Beign the only npc appointed to come from Northshire - excluding Maximillian, i firmly believe that she is (http://www.hearthhead.com/card=1650/northshire-cleric) indeed his beloved Doloria.
Though she may be aswell her sister (maybe Blizzard are planning to actualy release a card Doloria "hearth of Maximillian").
Either ways this guy is the most funny npc i've ever encountered in Azeroth.
The thing that made me laugh the most was when i was standing next to him, "recieving" the blessing of the Light. After he finished the prayer, the enraged spirit actually listened to him and left!
He isn't even a shaman, how can he soothe enraged elementals! (a feat achieved only by a skillfull shamans)
And after that he just told me: "Squire, i don't know what have you done to anger the Light so much, but i am impressed with your patience - taking all that pummeling!" or something of the sort, i laught so hard!

Comment by oplawlz

He's human, why can't i kill him >.< .

Comment by cromagnon

I knew it! that dem NPC was "loco"

Comment by Cellhawk

He reminds me of a character from The Ballad of the Noob - World of Warcraft machinima. Isn't this a reference? Level 60, same face, same hair, crazy fool, name of the last quest. Yet there is a possible difference in class as Maximillian appears to be a Paladin, while Noob is definitely a Warrior.

All of this also with a reference to Don Quixote, as said in other comments.

Comment by 1109087

Just found this guy in Tanaris during the Legion Invasion event. He was fighting a few demons just south of The Nocious Lair.

Comment by Javik

Just came across this guy during the Legion invasion in western Tanaris spouting this glorious farewell:

"Justice has been laid. Heroic deeds of valor, performed. I must now attend to matters of CHIVALRY!"

Man, I love this guy.

Comment by DrogoKong

I want this guys shield where can i get? lol

Comment by Cardigan900

Hope this guy is included as a legendary minion for the Paladin(or a neutral one) in the next Hearthstone expansion Journey to Un'Goro!

Comment by Pixiwix

I have been going through old content, levelling a new toon slowly, working on Loremaster and just enjoying all the intricacies that are easy to miss in a mad dash to level cap. I assumed, after talking to Maximillian of Northshire that I was just on another quest, not thinking much of it. Then I saved the damsel in distress...the male one...the male blood elf one...and I laughed so hard I cried. The rest of the storyline was no less incredible.

I haven't had that much fun in game in a LONG time (if ever). Maximillian (and his proud, faithful steed Pimento) are now my favorite characters in WOW (probably in anything...ever). His story is greater and far nobler than other more loudly-sung heroes of history like Romeo, Achilles or any of the Spartans. I wish I could get him to permanently tag around with me...in-game...and IRL.

Just...fantastic.

Comment by Farstucker

Goes to Un'goro to fight Dragons, kills Dinosaurs.

Goes to the Broken Isles to kill Demons, kills Murlocs.

and meow, he's going to be a Pally Class Hall Champion

EPIC WIN!

edit: We get Nerus Moonfang at first, and will have to unlock Max via extra quests :D

Comment by frmorrison

In Legion this guy can help a Paladin with order hall quests. Here is his page http://www.wowhead.com/champion=1001/maximillian-of-northshire#comments

Comment by kanegasi

After all this time, I'm surprised no one commented on his sword. He is using Vanquisher's Sword. Also, the shield is Grand Marshal's Aegis but that is more well-known.

Comment by JoserraGamin

One of the best NPCs imho, and if you are paladin, you can get somem extra quests with him that ends with Maximilian of Northshire being your new Champion for your class hall.
In this video, you can see my experience with this quest getting him as champion.

I hope you enjoy it.

Comment by Zidzi

If you are not receiving the letter when you enter your Class Hall, try making Nerus Moonfang your combat ally. I was not receiving the letter after weeks of completing the Un"goro quest and having done the 7.2 quests for Nerus. Decided one day to switch out Arathor for Nerus and boom, Letter in mailbox the next time i entered Class hall.

Comment by ladyofthemasque

Can somebody please post something about where to FIND him? How the quest chain starts? Do I need any prerequisite quests done before I can start on him? Anything helpful to the QUESTS? Yes, he's awesome, but I'd love to know where to START the quests, thank you!

Comment by SilentSword1010

Verse 1:

Comment by Czernabog

Today in Stormwind at the Trading Post
Maximillian-Greetings Shop Keeper!
Tawny Seabraid- Oh, hello, how can I help ye?
Max- I require a sword!
Tawny- Ye already have a sword, it's on yer hip.
Max- Ah! I knew it was somewhere close by! Your assistance has been noted and the Light will favor you for it!
Tawny- I was just joking, we have swords. What can I get for ye?
Max- No need! Now that I have my sword, I am complete and can continue about my day!
Tawny- What an odd person.

At this point Max walks all the way down to the docks and then vanishes.... presumably back to his post in Un'goro!

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Maximillian of Northshire <Knight-Errant>

This NPC can be found in Un'Goro Crater (2).

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Maximillian of Northshire says: What luck! <name>'s hooves have kicked up some stones that we may use against the mighty dragons. Oh glorious day!
Maximillian of Northshire says: You should try using my stallion's stomp ability. Her powerful hooves will cleave the ground itself, stunning any nearby dragons.
Maximillian of Northshire says: We sally forth in search of the dragons' despicable broodmother. Follow me, squire!
Maximillian of Northshire yells: Great Uther's ghost, it's chasing after us! Squire, do something! Throw rocks at it! I have no plan!
Maximillian of Northshire yells: Dragon! Hear me out! I am Maximillian of Northshire, and I have come to deliver you. Your blood shall fill...
Maximillian of Northshire says: Perhaps you should try hurling them at the nearby dragons to practice your throwing arm.
Maximillian of Northshire says: I see the dragon up ahead. She is larger than I had first anticipated.
Maximillian of Northshire whispers: Wait, I have an idea! Here, throw my Light-blessed shield at the beast!
Maximillian of Northshire yells: For Doloria!
Maximillian of Northshire says: It appears that adventure has made itself apparent. Look, for as yonder town dweller treads innocently through the jungle, a hatchling phoenix stalks her as its prey!
Maximillian of Northshire says: Curiously the bird does not become flame and ash. A phoenix that does not become flame and ash 'pon its slaying is a dire omen indeed.
Maximillian of Northshire says: Watch as the accursed bird becomes flame and ash as soon as it is slayed.
Maximillian of Northshire says: If your curiosity gnaws at you, then you may know your salvation was delivered by Maximillian of Northshire.
Maximillian of Northshire says: I fear I must now depart you and your ex-phoenix. Light be with you!
Maximillian of Northshire yells: Be flung! To safety!
Maximillian of Northshire says: Fear not, I seek only to help. Is that your crate that floats 'pon the water, so agonizingly close yet so perilously far away?
Maximillian of Northshire says: My squire will pull your crate from the water for you post-haste.
Maximillian of Northshire says: Move not an inch! It shall be retrieved! Doloria, the lady of my heart, tells me often that kindness to all in need is the height of chivalry.
Maximillian of Northshire says: Hup!
Maximillian of Northshire says: Luck is with us today! A town dweller appears before us, stuck in a crag, without hope of escape! Let us go save them!
Maximillian of Northshire yells: Now, cry not, as you fall not to your death, but into the waiting arms of my squire! Off you go now!
Maximillian of Northshire says: Fear not, for Maximillian of Northshire has arrived to deliver you from your rocky tomb!
Maximillian of Northshire says: Look squire, a town dweller has lost his crate to the sulfurous waters of the Golakka Hot Springs.
Maximillian of Northshire says: Nevertheless, you are now freed from the mountains' grip and safe from harm. Marshal's Stand lies to the east, I believe.
Maximillian of Northshire says: Before I take my leave, you must be told that it is not by my fault that you lay stretched on the ground, but by the fault of my squire.
Maximillian of Northshire whispers: That shield-toss worked remarkably well. Quickly, hurl my holy shoulder-plate!
Maximillian of Northshire says: Squire! Please stand next to me as I request the blessing of this Light-blessed spirit.
Maximillian of Northshire says: I accept your blessing.
Maximillian of Northshire says: Finally, please find it in your heart to forgive my squire, for I see that you are smiting him.
Maximillian of Northshire says: Let us re-convene by my camp, as friends and fellow heroes, to discuss our final and most dangerous quest. Hup Hup, Pimento!
Maximillian of Northshire says: Light, grant us the ability to bring Un'Goro's dragons to their demise.
Maximillian of Northshire says: I request that you summon birds to sing pleasant meadow-tunes into my Doloria's ears, while she sleeps.
Maximillian of Northshire says: Finally, I humbly request that you cease venting your hostility 'pon my good squire.
Maximillian of Northshire says: Light, give us the courage we need to enter battle with Un'Goro's corrupted dragons.

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