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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Infernus' motivation in the [[ritual]] is to prevent [[Jezebel's|Jezebel's Billiards Hall]], the bar he tends to, from getting shut down down.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Infernus start): ''"Hank is in trouble, Infernus, and you alone have the power to save him."''</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Infernus}} in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"Sometimes, you gotta go to extremes to help your friends."''</ref> | Infernus' motivation in the [[ritual]] is to prevent [[Jezebel's|Jezebel's Billiards Hall]], the bar he tends to, from getting shut down down.<ref name=":1">{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Infernus start): ''"Hank is in trouble, Infernus, and you alone have the power to save him."''</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Infernus}} in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"Sometimes, you gotta go to extremes to help your friends."''</ref> | ||
=== Biography === | === Biography === | ||
As a second generation [[Ixia|Ixian]] immigrant,<ref name=":12">2024-09-03 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"at this time in the world of Deadlock there are plenty of Ixians that are born on Earth: Infernus and Grey Talon's daughter-in-law (RIP)."''</ref> Infernus was born and raised in [[The Cursed Apple|New York]] and has never visited Ixia.<ref>[[Infernus/Quotes#Conversations|Infernus and Abrams conversation 2]] - {{PageRef|name=Abrams}}: ''"So when's the last time you went to Ixia?"'' - {{PageRef|name=Infernus}}: ''"Never."'' - {{PageRef|name=Abrams}}: ''"You gotta be kidding me!" -'' {{PageRef|name=Infernus}}: ''"New York born and raised, baby."''</ref> He considers New York his home and doesn't follow news about Ixia or the Ixian war.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Kelvin|number=3|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=You don't care about what's happening back home?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=I was born in New York. "Home" is right here.}}</ref> | As a second generation [[Ixia|Ixian]] immigrant,<ref name=":12">2024-09-03 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"at this time in the world of Deadlock there are plenty of Ixians that are born on Earth: Infernus and Grey Talon's daughter-in-law (RIP)."''</ref> Infernus was born and raised in [[The Cursed Apple|New York]] and has never visited Ixia.<ref>[[Infernus/Quotes#Conversations|Infernus and Abrams conversation 2]] - {{PageRef|name=Abrams}}: ''"So when's the last time you went to Ixia?"'' - {{PageRef|name=Infernus}}: ''"Never."'' - {{PageRef|name=Abrams}}: ''"You gotta be kidding me!" -'' {{PageRef|name=Infernus}}: ''"New York born and raised, baby."''</ref> He considers New York his home and doesn't follow news about Ixia or the Ixian war.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Kelvin|number=3|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=You don't care about what's happening back home?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=I was born in New York. "Home" is right here.}}</ref> Infernus doesn't know how to speak Ixian because his parents only ever spoke English around him.<ref name=":5">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Apollo|number=4}}</ref> | ||
Infernus | Infernus used to work for the [[The Mendoza Syndicate|Mendoza Syndicate]] before he got replaced by {{HeroIcon|Vyper}}.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Vyper): ''"Can't believe Mendoza replaced me with someone like her!"''</ref> It's implied that he killed people at "Pier 31" during his youth.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"The people who worked at Pier 31 don't have kind things to say about you, Infernus."''</ref> When he was roughly 18 years old, he "needed help, and someone gave it to him",<ref name=":0">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Graves|number=3|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=Look. When I was around your age, I needed help. And someone gave it to me. It changed my life. And I just wanted you to know that... I'm willing to pay it forward.}}</ref> likely referring to [[Jezebel's#Hank|Hank]] saving his life and allowing him to become a bartender at Jezebel's Billiards Hall to leave his life of crime behind.<ref name=":32" /> It's unknown how long Infernus has been a bartender for, although him carding {{HeroIcon|Mina}} on her 16th birthday could mean that he's been working there for a least 7 years if Mina is the same age as {{HeroIcon|Pocket}}.<ref name=":8" /><ref>{{HeroIcon|Pocket}}'s backstory: ''"Arin Fairfax, the eldest heir to Fairfax Industries, has been living in hiding for the past 5 years after being shot and left for dead on their 18th birthday"''</ref> | ||
In the current day, Jezebel's is under threat of being shut down by the Alchemy Bureau due to a large number of infractions.<ref>''[[Infernus' visual novel]]'' - [[Infernus' visual novel/transcription|chapter 1]]</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Lady Geist|number=2|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=How is Hank?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=He's nervous. The bar's not pulling in what it used to, and he's got a bunch of issues with the Alchemy Bureau.}}</ref> Dedicated to helping Hank, Infernus has decided to participate in the ritual to save the bar from closing.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":32" /> [[Infernus' visual novel]] will tell of the story of Infernus trying to save Jezebel's. | |||
Infernus' visual novel will tell of the story of Infernus trying to save Jezebel's. | |||
=== Personality === | === Personality === | ||
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Hank is Infernus' boss and friend at Jezebel's. | Hank is Infernus' boss and friend at Jezebel's. | ||
Infernus mainly wants to save the bar for Hank's sake because Hank "saved his life".<ref>{{HeroIcon|Infernus}} in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]] (pre-game ping): ''"This is for you, Hank."''</ref><ref name=":32">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Victor|number=2|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=Savin' my friend's bar.|hero_quote2=Victor|quote2=You're putting your life in danger over real estate?|hero_quote3=Infernus|quote3=Hank saved my life. Least I can do is save his business.}}</ref> As mentioned in the biography, Hank likely helped Infernus leave his life of crime behind.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" /> | Infernus mainly wants to save the bar for Hank's sake because Hank "saved his life".<ref>{{HeroIcon|Infernus}} in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]] (pre-game ping): ''"This is for you, Hank."''</ref><ref name=":32">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Victor|number=2|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=Savin' my friend's bar.|hero_quote2=Victor|quote2=You're putting your life in danger over real estate?|hero_quote3=Infernus|quote3=Hank saved my life. Least I can do is save his business.}}</ref> As mentioned in the biography, Hank likely helped Infernus leave his life of crime behind.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Victor|number=2|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=Savin' my friend's bar.|hero_quote2=Victor|quote2=You're putting your life in danger over real estate?|hero_quote3=Infernus|quote3=Hank saved my life. Least I can do is save his business.}}</ref> | ||
Since Infernus doesn't want Hank to worry about him, he hasn't told Hank about his involvement with the ritual.<ref name=":33">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Celeste|number=3}}</ref> | Since Infernus doesn't want Hank to worry about him, he hasn't told Hank about his involvement with the ritual.<ref name=":33">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Celeste|number=3}}</ref> | ||
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=== {{HeroIcon|Mina}} === | === {{HeroIcon|Mina}} === | ||
Infernus once kicked Mina out of Jezebel's for using a fake ID on her 16th birthday.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"That's for carding me on my 16th birthday."''</ref> She attempted to bribe him with money, to which he declined.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Graves|hero2=Infernus|number=1|hero_quote1=Graves|quote1=Is it true you once kicked Mina Ha out of your bar?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=She tried to use a fake [...] ain't no amount of money worth risking Jezebel's getting shut down.}} | Infernus once kicked Mina out of Jezebel's for using a fake ID on her 16th birthday.<ref name=":8">{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"That's for carding me on my 16th birthday."''</ref> She attempted to bribe him with money, to which he declined.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Graves|hero2=Infernus|number=1|hero_quote1=Graves|quote1=Is it true you once kicked Mina Ha out of your bar?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=She tried to use a fake [...] ain't no amount of money worth risking Jezebel's getting shut down.}}</ref> | ||
=== Infernus' other patrons === | === Infernus' other patrons === | ||
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* Infernus' friends and regular patrons, like {{HeroIcon|Abrams}},<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Abrams|suffix='|file=Abrams kill inferno 02.mp3|context=(killed Infernus)|transcription=I'll make it up to you later, Fern.}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=3|hero_quote1=Mo & Krill|quote1=You look good, Fern!}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus mid ult): ''"Sorry, Fern. I'll give you a nice tip tomorrow."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Shiv}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shiv}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"Why you gotta fight me, Fern?"''</ref> the {{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (Infernus buys T4 item): ''"Fern! Catch you at Jezebel’s later?"''</ref>{{PageRef|name=Victor}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Victor}}'s in-game [[Victor/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"Sorry about this, Fern."''</ref> and {{HeroIcon|Wraith}}<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Wraith|file=Wraith kill inferno 01.mp3|context=(killed Infernus)|transcription=I thought you wanted out of the life, Fern.}}</ref> call him '''Fern'''. | * Infernus' friends and regular patrons, like {{HeroIcon|Abrams}},<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Abrams|suffix='|file=Abrams kill inferno 02.mp3|context=(killed Infernus)|transcription=I'll make it up to you later, Fern.}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=3|hero_quote1=Mo & Krill|quote1=You look good, Fern!}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus mid ult): ''"Sorry, Fern. I'll give you a nice tip tomorrow."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Shiv}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shiv}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"Why you gotta fight me, Fern?"''</ref> the {{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (Infernus buys T4 item): ''"Fern! Catch you at Jezebel’s later?"''</ref>{{PageRef|name=Victor}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Victor}}'s in-game [[Victor/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"Sorry about this, Fern."''</ref> and {{HeroIcon|Wraith}}<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Wraith|file=Wraith kill inferno 01.mp3|context=(killed Infernus)|transcription=I thought you wanted out of the life, Fern.}}</ref> call him '''Fern'''. | ||
* Infernus seems to know [[Shelly Fisher|Ms. Shelly]], even though they've never met before.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Bebop|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Bebop): ''"Tell Ms. Shelly I'm sorry."''</ref> | * Infernus seems to know [[Shelly Fisher|Ms. Shelly]], even though they've never met before.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Bebop|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Bebop): ''"Tell Ms. Shelly I'm sorry."''</ref> | ||
* Infernus invites {{PageRef|name=Holliday}} for a | * Infernus invites {{PageRef|name=Holliday}} for a date at Jezebel's.<ref name=":7">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Holliday|hero2=Infernus|number=2|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=How about when this is over, we have a chat at the bar?|hero_quote2=Holliday|quote2=Sounds like a plan.|hero_quote3=Infernus|quote3=Sounds like a date.}}</ref> | ||
* Infernus offers to help {{HeroIcon|Graves}} if she ever finds herself in over her head, as a form of payment for [[Minor characters#Hank|Hank]] saving his life when he was Graves' age.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
* Infernus knows {{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s parents and is apologetic about her brother, [[Minor characters#Bryce|Bryce]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"Tell your parents I said hi."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"Sorry about your brother."''</ref> | * Infernus knows {{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s parents and is apologetic about her brother, [[Minor characters#Bryce|Bryce]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"Tell your parents I said hi."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"Sorry about your brother."''</ref> | ||
* Infernus and {{HeroIcon|The Doorman}} respect each other for being members of the service industry and are apologetic when fighting each other.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed The Doorman): ''"So much for the service industry sticking together."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Infernus): ''"I hate fighting a fellow member of the service industry."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Infernus): ''"It wasn't personal, Infernus, I hope you understand that."''</ref> | |||
* Infernus has invited {{HeroIcon|Holliday}}, {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}} and {{PageRef|name=Viscous}} to Jezebel's.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=McGinnis|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Viscous|number=2|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=You should stop by Jezebel's sometime. If you like people watching, you'll see all types there.}}</ref> | * Infernus has invited {{HeroIcon|Holliday}}, {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}} and {{PageRef|name=Viscous}} to Jezebel's.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=McGinnis|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Viscous|number=2|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=You should stop by Jezebel's sometime. If you like people watching, you'll see all types there.}}</ref> | ||
* {{PageRef|name=Apollo}} is shocked that Infernus doesn't speak Ixian nor care for Ixian culture.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Infernus|number=1}}</ref><ref name=":52">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Apollo|number=4}}</ref> | * {{PageRef|name=Apollo}} is shocked that Infernus doesn't speak Ixian nor care for Ixian culture.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Infernus|number=1}}</ref><ref name=":52">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Apollo|number=4}}</ref> | ||
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* Infernus asks {{HeroIcon|Haze}} for help to deal with Jezebel's issues with the Alchemy Bureau, though she wouldn't want to help him if they fail the ritual.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Haze|number=3}}</ref> | * Infernus asks {{HeroIcon|Haze}} for help to deal with Jezebel's issues with the Alchemy Bureau, though she wouldn't want to help him if they fail the ritual.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Haze|number=3}}</ref> | ||
== Infernus' Visual Novel | == Infernus' Visual Novel == | ||
{{Unreleased}}Infernus stars in his own visual novel, currently untitled. Currently, only Chapter 1 exists. | {{Unreleased}}Infernus stars in his own visual novel, currently untitled. Currently, only Chapter 1 exists. | ||
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TBA | TBA | ||
=== The Binding of Oathkeeper === | === [[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] === | ||
Infernus | Infernus makes a cameo in chapter 3b in {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}}'s visual novel, ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]].'' | ||
== Removed Lore == | == Removed Lore == | ||