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[[File:Apollo card.png|thumb|210x210px|[[Apollo]], the "Prince of Ixia"]]
{{Quotation|[[Grey Talon|Grey Talon's]] background|His son's wife was an Ixian who could snuff out flame with a thought.}}
'''Ixia''' is an [[Outer Planes|Outer Plane]] connected to Earth through an [[Astral Gates|astral gate]].<ref name=":1" />

== Summary ==
Ixia is described as a beautiful place and a popular tourism destination.<ref name=":2">{{BackgroundCite|name=Apollo|quote=A land of beauty, tradition and conflict; North Ixia is no stranger to brutal political violence. So when Apollo was told that it was for his own safety he was being sent to New York for school, he knew the situation was serious.}}</ref><ref name=":3">[[Dynamo/Quotes#Conversations|Dynamo and Grey Talon conversation]] - Dynamo: ''"I hear that South Ixia is beautiful."'' Grey Talon: ''"It is."''</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_66.mp3|transcription=Looking at taking a vacation to Ixia? Read The New York Oracle for helpful travel tips to the Outer Planes.}}</ref>

The US government is sending aid to Ixia as part of their military campaign, drawing opposition from the [[Friends of Humanity]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_64.mp3|transcription=As the military campaign in Ixia continues, the controversial political organization Friends of Humanity announced a rally in New York to demand the US cease sending aid to the Outer Planes.}}</ref> The Ixian War is a divisive political topic.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=Newscaster seasonal headline 15.mp3|transcription=The Ixian War tops this year's list of topics most likely to start a fight at holiday dinners.}}</ref>

{{HeroIcon|Apollo}} is referred to as ''The Prince of Ixia''<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (ally Apollo killstreak): ''"The prince of Ixia will stand triumphant!"''</ref>  or ''Crown Prince of North Ixia,'' though he finds the title inaccurate.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=3|hero_quote1=Mo & Krill|quote1=Well, if it isn't the Crown Prince of North Ixia!|hero_quote2=Apollo|quote2=That's not my title.}}</ref> His father is referred to as a warlord, and has the authority equivalent to a governor and a general.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Graves|number=3|hero_quote1=Graves|quote1=How is someone kind of a warlord?|hero_quote2=Apollo|quote2=It's a cultural thing. You don't have a word in English for someone who wields the power of a governor and a general the way we do in Ixia.}}</ref> Apollo wants to represent Ixia in the Olympics.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Apollo|quotes=Apollo/Quotes#Select|transcription=Mark my words, I will represent Ixia in the Olympics. It's only a matter of time.}}</ref>

{{HeroIcon|Wrecker}} is known as ''The Butcher of Ixia.''<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Amber Hand|file=Patron_male_ally_wrecker_start_01.mp3|transcription=They call you 'the Butcher of Ixia'. Show our enemies why.}}</ref> He fought in the fields of North Ixia.<ref name=":0">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Amber Hand|file=Patron_male_ally_wrecker_start_02.mp3|transcription=This may not be the fields of North Ixia, but it is a battleground, and today you will slaughter them all.}}</ref>

{{HeroIcon|Kelvin}} has done an expedition to Ixia.<ref>[[Kelvin/Quotes#Conversations|Kelvin and Mo & Krill conversation]] - Krill: ''"I actually moved quite a few pieces from your Ixian expedition."''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} has visited South Ixia.<ref name=":3" />

=== South Ixia ===
'''South Ixia''' is the 52nd state of the [[United States of America|United States]]. The anniversary of its annexation is celebrated across the country.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_63.mp3|transcription=Next week will mark the 5 year anniversary of South Ixia officially joining the United States as its 52nd state. See how folks are planning to celebrate across the country in today's edition of The New York Oracle.}} </ref>

=== North Ixia ===
'''North Ixia''' is a sovereign region described as "a land of beauty, tradition and conflict", in which notable battles have occurred. It is plagued by political violence, which forced Apollo to move to [[New York]].<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":0" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Vindicta|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=As someone whose life has been affected by political assassinations, I have... complicated feelings.}}</ref>

== Ixians ==
'''Ixians''' are beings native to Ixia, colloquially called ''demons'' by some, a term that {{HeroIcon|Apollo}} finds offensive.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Venator|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=Men like you call people like me demons, so no. I don't trust you.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Venator|quotes=Venator/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(Unkillable enemy Abrams)|transcription=Die, demon!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Warden|quotes=Warden/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(killed Abrams)|transcription=It's over, demon.}}</ref> After the first [[Maelstrom]], some Ixians have immigrated to Earth, leading to a new population of Earth-born Ixians. {{HeroIcon|Infernus}} and {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s daughter-in-law are some of them.<ref name=":1">2024-09-03 - [[Yoshi]]; [https://discord.com/channels/1231286446472691825 Deadlock Discord] - ''"Ixia is one of the outer planes that is connected to our world via an astral gate. That is the plane that characters that we refer to as 'demons' would have historical roots in. That being said though, 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). There are military operations happening in Ixia right now."''</ref><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" />

Ixians are characterized by a demon-like appearance with horns and a tail (with the exception of Infernus) and a variety of skin colors including red, blue and black. Some of them have a supernatural control of fire, manifested in Infernus and in Grey Talon's daughter-in-law.

Infernus has never visited Ixia, as he was born and raised in [[The Cursed Apple|New York]]. {{HeroIcon|Abrams}} is surprised to learn this, implying that he has visited Ixia.<ref>[[Infernus/Quotes#Conversations|Infernus and Abrams conversation]] - Abrams: ''"So when's the last time you went to Ixia?"'' Infernus: ''"Never."'' Abrams: ''"You gotta be kidding me!"'' Infernus: ''"New York born and raised, baby."''</ref> Infernus doesn't speak Ixian nor is familiar with the language, as his parents only speak English around him. He believes they moved to New York because they were unhappy in Ixia.<ref name=":4">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Infernus|number=4|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=English is the only language my parents will speak around me. (...) All I know is that If my parents thought living in Ixia was so great, they never would've left.}}</ref> Apollo is surprised that Infernus does not recognize him.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Infernus|number=1|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=I don't know who the hell you are.|hero_quote2=Apollo|quote2=Excuse me?}}</ref>

{{HeroIcon|Cadence}} is a popular Ixian singer.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=Newscaster seasonal headline 23.mp3|transcription=Cadence and the Requiem Boys holiday show sold out in record time! Will the Ixian singer add a second date? Only time will tell!}}</ref>

It seems to be possible for Ixians to have children with humans.<ref name=":5">{{BackgroundCite|name=Grey Talon|quote=[Grey Talon] doted on his grandkids. (...) His son's wife was an Ixian who could snuff out flame with a thought.}}</ref> It's currently unknown if these "half-Ixians" inherit all the Ixian traits from their parent.

Apollo uses "gods" as an interjection, indicating that Ixians may have a [[wikipedia:Polytheism|politheistic]] religion.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Rem|number=1|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=Oh gods, I'm gonna die...}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Apollo|quotes=Apollo/Quotes#Killstreak|context=(low killstreak)|transcription=Gods, I'm good.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Apollo|context=(ally Haze Bullet Dance multikill)|transcription=Good gods, Haze!}}</ref>

=== Known Ixians ===

* {{HeroIcon|Abrams}}<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Abrams|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=You remind me of my stepdaughter.|hero_quote2=Abrams|quote2=Son married an Ixian?}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Apollo}} ("Prince of Ixia") and his father ("Warlord of Ixia")
* {{HeroIcon|Cadence}}
* {{HeroIcon|Infernus}} and his family
* {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s daughter-in-law (deceased)

== Language ==
Ixia has its own language. As a native Ixian, {{HeroIcon|Apollo}} is fluent. {{HeroIcon|Rem}} and {{HeroIcon|Seven}} use Ixian phrases.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Rem|quotes=Rem/Quotes#Naptime Taunt|context=(unused "sleepy" taunt)|transcription=Sirosi galah, Apollo.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Seven|quotes=Seven/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Apollo)|transcription=Shioth valosh, Apollo.}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Infernus}} doesn't speak Ixian.<ref name=":4" />

Examples of Ixian sentences:

* ''"Itani Lo Sahn"'' (Apollo's ultimate) - ''"I have no equal"<ref>2026-02-12 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"[It] means 'I have no equal'"''</ref>''
* ''"Hasha Vogali" - "Death's Whisper"''<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Vindicta|number=3|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=[Ixians] call you 'Hasha Vogali'. (...) 'Death's Whisper'.}}</ref>

* ''"Shioth valosh, Apollo."'' (Either a farewell or an insult)
* ''"Sirosi galah, Infernus."'' (Presumably a greeting)

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Abrams Render.png|Abrams
File:Apollo Render.png|Apollo
File:Infernus Render.png|Infernus
File:Arch apartment Ixia.png|''Arch apartment Ixia'' building type
File:Ixia hair braiding.png|''Ixia hair braiding and Conjuring'' sign (unused)
</gallery>

== Trivia ==

* {{HeroIcon|Infernus}} has a tail in [[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']] artwork and in one of his earlier models.

* {{HeroIcon|Abrams}} has spikes in ''The Binding of Oathkeeper'' artwork.
* Ixia's name may be a reference to the nine circles of Hell in [[wikipedia:Inferno_(Dante)|Dante's Inferno]], as IX is the Roman numeral for 9.
** It also shares its name with the planet [https://dune.fandom.com/wiki/Ix Ix] from ''Dune'', whose inhabitants are also known as Ixians.
* One of the building types in the [[The Cursed Apple|Cursed Apple]] is labeled ''"Arch_apartment_ixia"'' in the game files.
* There is an unused texture for a sign advertising ''"Ixia hair braiding and Conjuring"''.
* In a removed voice line, {{HeroIcon|Dynamo}} describes a fellow professor's birth place as an "infernal hellscape", presumably a reference to Ixia.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|file=Prof_monologue_02.mp3|transcription=The night he got tenured, Zurkzark said I paved the way for him with the university. it's a flattering thought, but I knew there was no one better to teach theoretical abstract referential geometry than someone who was born in an infernal hellscape.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s background originally read ''"his son's wife was Ixian... she could snuff out flame with a thought".'' The new wording ''("an Ixian who could snuff out flames")'' removes the implication that all Ixians can control fire.

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