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Revision as of 23:38, 11 June 2026

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It's so nice to know that my years of antisocial behavior can be put to good use.

Like most teenagers; Infernus was wild, rebellious, and impetuous. Unlike most teenagers, Infernus was a creature from another plane and had a supernatural mastery over fire. Needless to say: his youth was filled with no small amount of arson, murder, and evidence disposal. But that was then. Now an adult, Infernus has mellowed out considerably. He’s happy working at a bar with good live music, and talking to interesting people. That being said when someone at the bar gets belligerent or violent, he’s not afraid to dust off the skills he once honed.

Overview

Infernus' motivation in the ritual is to prevent Jezebel's Billiards Hall, the bar he tends to, from getting shut down down.[1][2]

Biography

As a second generation Ixian immigrant,[3] Infernus was born and raised in New York and has never visited Ixia.[4] He considers New York his home and doesn't follow news about Ixia or the Ixian war.[5] Infernus doesn't know how to speak Ixian because his parents only ever spoke English around him.[6]

Infernus used to work for the Mendoza Syndicate before he got replaced by Vyper,[7] and also worked with Wraith.[8][9] It's implied that he killed people at "Pier 31" during his youth.[10] When Infernus was around 18 years old, Hank helped him leave his life of crime behind by allowing him to become a bartender at Jezebel's Billiards Hall.[11][12] It's unknown how long Infernus has been a bartender for, although him carding 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 Pocket.[13][14]

In the current day, Jezebel's is under threat of being shut down by the Alchemy Bureau due to a large number of infractions.[15][16] Dedicated to helping Hank, Infernus has decided to participate in the ritual to save the bar from closing.[1][12] Infernus' visual novel will tell of the story of Infernus trying to save Jezebel's.

Personality

Infernus is laid-back and friendly. A lot of characters are familiar with him through being regulars at Jezebel's, and Infernus himself claims to be friends with "a lot" of other bartenders in Manhattan.[17][18] He's fashionable and enjoys dressing well.[19][20]

Some characters question why Infernus is a bartender despite being a powerful fire-bending Ixian, but he finds value in doing good things after spending his youth making bad choices and believes becoming a bartender was the best thing he ever did.[21][22] He's haunted by his past and worries that he'll enjoy the thrills of the ritual and potentially fall back into a life of crime.[23][24][25]

Infernus is confident in his bartending skills, claiming to make the best sidecar in Manhattan.[26] Other characters also appreciate his cocktails and his work as bartender.[27][28][29]

Infernus is a fan of Cadence's music and wants to watch her set after the ritual.[30]

Appearance

Unused Infernus tail model

Infernus is a slender Ixian man with black skin, eyes hidden behind round orange glasses, elaborate glowing red patterns in his arms, and burning cornrow hair under a red fedora with a black band. He wears a black vest and necktie over a red shirt, black pants with a brown belt and suspenders, and black shoes. He carries a hand towel over his left shoulder, and cocktail glasses and mixers in his belt, in which he carries his Napalm. He has an "8" symbol in his belt buckle and in the back of his suspenders. He shoots fire from his right index and middle fingers as a weapon.

In The Binding of Oathkeeper artwork and in an unused older model, Infernus has a tail with a fiery end.

Character Relationships

Hank

Hank is Infernus' boss and friend at Jezebel's.

Infernus wants to save Jezebel's for Hank's sake because Hank "saved his life" by helping Infernus when he was a young adult.[11][12][31]

Since Infernus doesn't want Hank to worry about him, he hasn't told Hank about his involvement with the ritual.[32]

Wraith

Wraith and Infernus used to work together while Infernus was a criminal.[8] While on the same team, Wraith tries to coax Infernus back into his criminal past.[33][34]

Wraith believes Infernus' work as a bartender is "boring". She also believes Infernus misses her, but he denies it.[9]

Infernus plays in Wraith's weekly poker game.[35] However, he tells Mo & Krill that he wants to stay away from Wraith out of fear of her pulling him back into crime.[36]

According to Graves, Wraith told Blackmore Academy students that play cards with her about Infernus' criminal past "with the mob".[37]

Lady Geist

As someone who frequents Jezebel's, Lady Geist is friends with Infernus and Hank.[38]

Lady Geist refers to Infernus as "Fern" and "her bartender".[39][40] She likes Infernus' recipe of gin and tonic.[27]

As Jezebel's is under threat of closure, Lady Geist offers to help Infernus save the bar.[41] In one pathway in The Binding of Oathkeeper, Lady Geist gives Oathkeeper to Hank on the promise of providing the resources needed to keep the bar open.[42]

Mo & Krill

Infernus is friends with Mo and Krill.[43]

Mo & Krill are regular patrons at Jezebel's, and offer to help Infernus prevent Jezebel's from closing.[44]

Celeste

Infernus is friends with Celeste and her found family. Celeste invites Infernus to come over to say hi to her family at the sideshow.[45]

Celeste refers to Infernus as "Fern".[46] She's also familiar with Hank and asks Infernus how Hank is holding up.[47]

Mina

Infernus once kicked Mina out of Jezebel's for using a fake ID on her 16th birthday.[13] She attempted to bribe him with money, to which he declined.[48]

Infernus' other patrons

As a bartender, Infernus is familiar with a lot of characters who frequent Jezebel's.

These characters include but aren't limited to: Abrams,[28] Kelvin,[49] Lash,[50] , Pocket,[51] the ShopkeeperShopkeeper,[52] Shiv,[29] and Silver.[53]

Infernus' friends and regular patrons call him Fern.

Character Interactions

  • Infernus seems to know Ms. Shelly, even though they've never met before.[54][55]
  • Infernus invites HollidayHolliday for a date at Jezebel's.[56]
  • Infernus offers to help Graves if she ever finds herself in over her head, as a form of payment for Hank saving his life when he was Graves' age.[11]
  • Infernus knows PaigePaige's parents and is apologetic about her brother, Bryce.[57][58]
  • Infernus and The Doorman respect each other for being members of the service industry and are apologetic when fighting each other.[59][60][61]
  • Infernus has invited Holliday, McGinnis and Viscous to Jezebel's.[56][62][63]
  • Infernus tells Victor to focus on his future instead of his past.[64]
  • Infernus warns Viscous to stay away from Wraith if she asks him to play cards with her.[65]
  • Infernus asks 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.[66]
  • ApolloApollo is shocked that Infernus doesn't speak Ixian nor care for Ixian culture.[67][68] Infernus thinks Apollo "made being Ixian his whole personality".[69]
  • Seven, Vyper and Wraith tease Infernus for leaving his criminal life behind and becoming a bartender.[22][70][9]
  • Grey TalonGrey Talon is remorseful when fighting Infernus, due to his feelings towards Ixians.[71][72]

Infernus' Visual Novel

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This page contains game content that is unfinished, work in progress, or unavailable in standard gameplay.
Main article: Infernus' visual novel

Infernus stars in his own visual novel, currently untitled.

Note: Infernus' Visual Novel is currently inaccessible to the main game, instead being something planned for release in the future. As such, everything in the current visual novel is prone to change, as it is still undergoing development.

Currently, only Chapter 1 of Infernus' visual novel is accessible.

Chapter 1

Infernus' visual novel begins with Infernus greeting an old Lady Geist at Jezebel's Billiards Hall before being interrupted by Hank shouting from another room. Leaving Lady Geist to find her own seat, Infernus finds Hank speaking to an inspector from the Alchemy Bureau. The inspector had arrived to quietly judge Jezebel's and noticed several legal problems with the institution. Giving Hank a large list of infractions, the inspector tells Hank and Infernus that they have 2 weeks to fix the problems or they'll shut down Jezebel's. While Hank believes it's impossible to save the bar, Infernus reassures him that they can fix things and starts thinking up a plan.

The Binding of Oathkeeper

Infernus makes a cameo in chapter 3b in Lady Geist's visual novel, The Binding of Oathkeeper. The scene in which Infernus appears is identical to chapter 1 in Infernus' visual novel.

Removed Lore

Inferno (Neon Prime)

Removed character interactions

  • Haze originally had kill lines against Infernus, implying that her intervention is why Infernus was able to walk free after his criminal youth.[73][74] These lines were removed in the Six New Heroes Update.
  • McGinnis used to frequent Jezebel's, referring to Infernus as "Fern".[75]

Neon Prime - Inferno

In Neon Prime, Infernus was originally a character named Inferno. Inferno was an android in an orange sci-fi uniform affiliated with The Midnight Robo Rally.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hidden KingHidden King's in-game voice line (Infernus start): "Hank is in trouble, Infernus, and you alone have the power to save him."
  2. ↑ Infernus in-game voice line (select): "Sometimes, you gotta go to extremes to help your friends."
  3. ↑ 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)."
  4. ↑ Infernus and Abrams conversation 2 - AbramsAbrams: "So when's the last time you went to Ixia?" - InfernusInfernus: "Never." - AbramsAbrams: "You gotta be kidding me!" - InfernusInfernus: "New York born and raised, baby."
  5. ↑ Infernus And Kelvin Conversation 3 - "You don't care about what's happening back home?" - "I was born in New York. "Home" is right here."
  6. ↑ Infernus And Apollo Conversation 4
  7. ↑ InfernusInfernus' in-game voice line (Killed Vyper): "Can't believe Mendoza replaced me with someone like her!"
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Wraith's in-game voice line (ally Infernus destroys objective) - "Feels good working together again, doesn't it?"
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Infernus And Wraith Conversation
  10. ↑ GravesGraves' in-game voice line (killed Infernus): "The people who worked at Pier 31 don't have kind things to say about you, Infernus."
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Infernus And Graves Conversation 3 - "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."
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Infernus And Victor Conversation 2 - "Savin' my friend's bar." - "You're putting your life in danger over real estate?" - "Hank saved my life. Least I can do is save his business."
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 MinaMina's in-game voice line (killed Infernus): "That's for carding me on my 16th birthday."
  14. ↑ 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"
  15. ↑ Infernus' visual novel - chapter 1
  16. ↑ Infernus And Lady Geist Conversation 2 - "How is Hank?" - "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."
  17. ↑ Infernus' other hero interactions
  18. ↑ Infernus And Drifter Conversation 2 - "You friends with every bartender in Manhattan?" - "A lot of 'em."
  19. ↑ Infernus And Viscous Conversation 1 - "Do you always dress fancy, or is it just for work?" - "Look good, feel good, baby."
  20. ↑ Infernus And Dynamo Conversation 2 - "I was thinking of buying a hat, and I would love it if you would join me at the haberdashery." - "Professor, you don't gotta waste a favor on that. I got you."
  21. ↑ Infernus And Apollo Conversation 3 - "Why are you working as a bartender?" - "You make enough bad choices in your life, it feels real good when you start making the right ones."
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Infernus And Seven Conversation 1 - "All your power and you waste it as a bartender?" - "Me choosin' a different life for myself isn't a waste. It's the best thing I ever did."
  23. ↑ Infernus And Venator Conversation 3
  24. ↑ Infernus And Silver Conversation 2 - "Are you nervous?" - "Only that I'll like it."
  25. ↑ Infernus And Mo & Krill Conversation 1 - "I think it's best I keep my distance from Wraith." - "Afraid she'll want to pull you back in?" - "I know she wants to pull me back in. I'm afraid I'll listen."
  26. ↑ Infernus And Apollo Conversation 3 - "I've heard what you can do." - "Make the best sidecar in Manhattan?"
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Infernus) - "Ugh. He was the only one who knew how to make a proper gin and tonic. Pity."
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 Abrams in-game voice line: "Hope I didn't kill my bartender for nothing."
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 Shiv in-game voice line: "Good bartender. Bad fighter."
  30. ↑ Infernus's in-game voice line (pre-game ping) - "Let's hurry up and summon this thing. If we're fast enough, I can catch the end of Cadence's set."
  31. ↑ Infernus in-game voice line (pre-game ping): "This is for you, Hank."
  32. ↑ Infernus And Celeste Conversation 3
  33. ↑ WraithWraith's in-game voice line (ally Infernus shreds objective): "Admit it, Infernus: you're havin' fun!"
  34. ↑ WraithWraith's in-game voice line (ally Infernus shreds objective): "You were born for this, Infernus."
  35. ↑ Infernus' in-game voice line (killed Wraith) - "I see you at the game Friday, Wraith."
  36. ↑ Infernus And Mo & Krill Conversation 1 - "I think it's best I keep my distance from Wraith." - "Afraid she'll want to pull you back in?" - "I know she wants to pull me back in. I'm afraid I'll listen."
  37. ↑ Graves And Infernus Conversation 2
  38. ↑ The Binding of Oathkeeper
  39. ↑ Lady GeistLady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Infernus mid ult): "Sorry, Fern. I'll give you a nice tip tomorrow."
  40. ↑ Lady GeistLady Geist's in-game voice line (ally Infernus killed): "They killed my bartender!"
  41. ↑ Lady Geist And Infernus Conversation 2
  42. ↑ The Binding of Oathkeeper - Chapter 5e
  43. ↑ Infernus' in-game voice line (killed M&K): "Hopefully, tomorrow we can all laugh about this."
  44. ↑ Infernus And Mo & Krill Conversation 3
  45. ↑ Celeste And Infernus Conversation 2 - "How's things at the sideshow?" - "Good. You should swing by next weekend and say hi to the boys." - "Assuming we get through the ritual, that sounds great."
  46. ↑ CelesteCeleste's in-game voice line (killed Infernus): "If you ever wanna work the sideshow, Fern, lemme know."
  47. ↑ Celeste And Infernus Conversation 3 - "How's Hank holdin' up?" - "Ah, he's nervous about the bar."
  48. ↑ Graves And Infernus Conversation 1 - "Is it true you once kicked Mina Ha out of your bar?" - "She tried to use a fake [...] ain't no amount of money worth risking Jezebel's getting shut down."
  49. ↑ Kelvin in-game voice line: "See you at the bar later?"
  50. ↑ Infernus in-game voice line: "Don't die before you close your tab, Lash."
  51. ↑ PocketPocket's in-game voice line (Killed Infernus): "Guess I won't be having that drink later."
  52. ↑ ShopkeeperShopkeeper's in-game voice line (Infernus buys T4 item): "Fern! Catch you at Jezebel’s later?"
  53. ↑ SilverSilver's in-game voice line (killed Infernus): "I'll be sure to tip well later."
  54. ↑ Infernus And Bebop Conversation 1
  55. ↑ InfernusInfernus' in-game voice line (killed Bebop): "Tell Ms. Shelly I'm sorry."
  56. ↑ 56.0 56.1 Holliday And Infernus Conversation 2 - "How about when this is over, we have a chat at the bar?" - "Sounds like a plan." - "Sounds like a date."
  57. ↑ InfernusInfernus' in-game voice line (killed Paige): "Tell your parents I said hi."
  58. ↑ InfernusInfernus' in-game voice line (killed Paige): "Sorry about your brother."
  59. ↑ InfernusInfernus' in-game voice line (killed The Doorman): "So much for the service industry sticking together."
  60. ↑ The DoormanThe Doorman's in-game voice line (Killed Infernus): "I hate fighting a fellow member of the service industry."
  61. ↑ The DoormanThe Doorman's in-game voice line (Killed Infernus): "It wasn't personal, Infernus, I hope you understand that."
  62. ↑ Infernus And McGinnis Conversation 1
  63. ↑ Infernus And Viscous Conversation 2 - "You should stop by Jezebel's sometime. If you like people watching, you'll see all types there."
  64. ↑ Victor And Infernus Conversation 1 - "Trust me brother, fixating on your past is no way to build a future."
  65. ↑ Infernus And Viscous Conversation 3
  66. ↑ Infernus And Haze Conversation 3
  67. ↑ Apollo And Infernus Conversation 1
  68. ↑ Infernus And Apollo Conversation 4
  69. ↑ Infernus's in-game voice line (killed Apollo) - "That guy made being Ixian his whole personality."
  70. ↑ Vyper's in-game voice line - "Infernus used to be hard, but now he's just a bitch, slinging Mary Pickfords to other bitches... Oh my god, don't tell him I said that."
  71. ↑ Grey TalonGrey Talon's in-game voice line (killed Infernus): "I didn't want to spill more Ixian blood!"
  72. ↑ Grey TalonGrey Talon's in-game voice line (killed Infernus mid ult): "Forgive me, Infernus."
  73. ↑ HazeHaze's in-game voice line (Killed Infernus): "I thought we had a deal, Infernus."
  74. ↑ HazeHaze's in-game voice line (Killed Infernus): "This is how you repay my mercy?"
  75. ↑ McGinnis' removed voice line (killed Infernus): "Eh, I'll tip you extra later, Fern."
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