Maize is a powerful plant spirit who used to protect the Glen until the sun died, causing her health to deteriorate, according to Calamus. She went to the ruins and caused vines to block doorways and paths, but they disappear after Niko gives her the Sun.

Maize asks Niko to give her the Sun so she can feel it one last time. Upon doing so, some of the paths blocked by vines will no longer be blocked.

She leaves a kernel of corn and the Sun (turned off until Niko picks it up) behind after she dies.

During Solstice, she holds the land together with her vines. This causes her to lose strength. When Niko asks if she wants the Sun, she refuses, fearing that the vines might retreat, leaving the land to collapse. When Niko asks if she can repair the broken bridges, she uses the last of her strength to assist Niko on their quest.