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| key = hero_ghost
| voice_actor = Abigail Marlowe<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33268153/fullcredits/ Deadlock] on [https://www.imdb.com/ IMDb]</ref>
| release_date = April 24, 2024
| codenames = Geist; Ghost; Spectre
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'''Lady Geist''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. A [[wikipedia:Socialite|socialite]] with a necromantic pact, Lady Geist consumes her own health for her abilities while draining the life away from opponents. Sacrificing her life force to launch Essence Bombs and Malice "Blood Shards", Lady Geist can regain lost health with Life Drain, sapping enemy heroes and [[Unit|units]] of their health. Her Soul Exchange swaps health values with an enemy hero, turning the odds against them for a killing blow.

The Toast of the Town, Lady Geist was famed by all and invited to every ball and gala in the city... until her beauty faded in her old age and left her with only memories and stories of her glory. In desperation, she formed a pact with a powerful spirit and bound it by powerful wards until she was safe and young again. All she needs to do now is feed on the life force of her fellows to maintain her beauty... and hope desperately that the [[Oathkeeper]] will stay bound.

== Abilities ==

{{Ability tabs
| name=Lady Geist
| ability4_notes=
* Soul Exchange does not deal [[Spirit Damage]], and so does not proc items such as {{AbilityIcon|Mystic Reverb}}.
}}

== Weapon ==
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_ghost}}

== Background ==
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=== Lore ===
''This section contains '''spoilers''' for [[The Binding of Oathkeeper]].''

Lady Jeanne Geist (married name) was born in France, in 1815. She married German artist [[Johann Geist]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_69.mp3|transcription=The Museum of Modern Art recently announced a special gallery showcasing the work of late German artist Johann Geist.}}</ref> Jeanne and Johann had a son named [[Minor characters#Walter Geist|Walter]] in 1850, and Johann died in 1880.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#5h - (Unnamed Chapter)|Chapter 5h]] - Geist family grave</ref>

[[Storyline|Circa 1899]], when Jeanne was around 84 years old, the first [[Maelstrom]] happened, bringing various supernatural forces to Earth, and the spirit [[Oathkeeper]] was one of them. Jeanne made a pact with Oathkeeper to regain her youth in exchange for draining the life of others. She was initially reluctant, but accepted the deal. However, with the help of Walter, she made a ward to keep Oathkeeper under control. As the ward was "against the spirit of the deal," Oathkeeper promised to make Jeanne suffer if he ever broke free.

Walter had a son whom he named after his father, [[Johann Geist Jr.|Johann "Jr."]] Johann Jr. became a doctor, and after Walter died, he did the maintenance of his grandmother's ward. Jeanne and Walter had "a terrible sense of humor", according to Johann Jr. 

Now, 50 years after her initial pact and on the eve of the second Maelstrom, Geist has to decide how she'll deal with Oathkeeper, and whether she'll continue to kill others to stay young or accept her natural aging and eventual death.<ref name=":1">[[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']]</ref>

While her exact motivations change depending on what path she takes in ''The Binding of Oathkeeper'', Lady Geist's main goal in the ritual is to prevent Oathkeeper from breaking free and killing her.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Lady Geist start): ''"Time is running out, Lady Geist. Summon the Hidden King before Oathkeeper breaks free."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Lady Geist start): ''"Lady Geist. Your condition demands a permanent solution. Summon the Archmother, and let her help you."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]] (pre-game ping): ''"Soon I'll be free of you, Oathkeeper."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (taunt Lady Geist): ''"That ward on your arm won’t hold forever, Geist. Oathkeeper is coming for you."''</ref>

Lady Geist holds her public image in extremely high regard.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Seven|number=2|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=I can't believe I'm about to be seen with a criminal.|hero_quote2=Seven|quote2=I think public image is the least of your worries.|hero_quote3=Lady Geist|quote3=It's the only thing to worry about. If I die, I won't have to deal with the shame of associating with you.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Vindicta|number=2|hero_quote1=Vindicta|quote1=It's unbelievable. I was killed because people thought I was someone like you. Meanwhile, you're an actual monster, and you get to run around like the belle of the ball.|hero_quote2=Lady Geist|quote2=That's because I am the belle of the ball.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Emotional|voice line]] (Happy): ''"I'll be the talk of the town!"''</ref><ref name=":2">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Victor|number=3}}</ref> 

Lady Geist is fashionable and well-versed in notable haberdasheries and brands.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Wraith|number=2}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Pocket|number=3|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=Who did you rob for that overcoat?|hero_quote2=Pocket|quote2=Excuse me?|hero_quote3=Lady Geist|quote3=That jacket is a Kelsey Evans. There's no way someone like you could afford it. Who did you rob?}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Dynamo|number=1}}</ref>

Lady Geist seems to own a foundation for homeless people.<ref name=":3">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Pocket|number=1|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=You were one of the urchins my foundation paraded around for good press, weren't you?}}</ref> Johann Geist used to take her to "hundreds" of fundraisers in the past.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=McGinnis|number=1|hero_quote1=McGinnis|quote1=I was talking about pretending to be interested in people at fundraisers. I've seen you work the room at Fairfax's parties, it's... something else.|hero_quote2=Lady Geist|quote2=Oh. Johann dragged me to hundreds of those before. It's second nature.}}</ref>

Lady Geist enjoys going to [[Jezebel's]] and offers to help prevent the bar from being shut down by the Alchemy Bureau.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Infernus|number=1|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=I'm assuming there will be a celebration at Jezebel's after we win?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=You know it.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Infernus|number=2}}</ref><ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#5e - (Unnamed Chapter)|Chapter 5e]]</ref> She used to like the [[Baroness Hotel]], but believes their "standards went to hell".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=The Doorman|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed The Doorman): ''"The Baroness is a shell of its past glory."''</ref> Lady Geist visited the [[Paradox Museum]] once, and thought it was "cliché and overwrought".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Paradox|number=2}}</ref>

It's implied that, had Lady Geist made her deal with Oathkeeper transparent, she would've been hunted down by the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]].<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Grey Talon|number=3|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=You know... You're lucky. If the Baxter Society knew about your arrangement with Oathkeeper, they probably would have put you in the ground.|hero_quote2=Lady Geist|quote2=Don't be dramatic. The Baxter Society hunts rampaging monsters, not spirits under lock and key.|hero_quote3=Grey Talon|quote3=Oathkeeper's not the rampaging monster.}}</ref> The [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]] are aware of her deal with Oathkeeper and are keeping an eye on her, but haven't sent a Sandman after her yet.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Haze|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=The Oathkeeper issue needs to be resolved, Lady Geist.|hero_quote2=Lady Geist|quote2=It will be.|hero_quote3=Haze|quote3=Good. If it's not, the OSIC will have to intervene.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Haze|number=3|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=Don't worry Lady Geist, I'm not here for you today.|hero_quote2=Lady Geist|quote2=Today?|hero_quote3=Haze|quote3=Forget I said anything.}}</ref><ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#3b - Hunger Strike|Chapter 3b]] - {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"What good is eternal life if I spend it in an OSIC oubliette? And we both know that's exactly where I would end up if I gave in to your every whim."''</ref>

Lady Geist's gun was a gift from Johann Geist.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Holliday|number=1|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=Nice gun.|hero_quote2=Lady Geist|quote2=It was a gift from my husband.}}</ref>

Lady Geist's hair smells vaguely like flowers.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Viscous|number=3|hero_quote1=Viscous|quote1=I don't have a nose, but if I did, I bet your hair would smell like flowers.|hero_quote2=Lady Geist|quote2=It... kind of does, actually.}}</ref>

== Character interactions ==

*Lady Geist funded {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}}'s Arctic expedition.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Kelvin|number=1|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=I never got to say thank you for you patronage, Lady Geist.|hero_quote2=Lady Geist|quote2=Sarcasm doesn't suit you, Kelvin.|hero_quote3=Kelvin|quote3=I'm serious! Obviously, the expedition didn't go as planned, but we wouldn't have had the opportunity were it not for your funding.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Kelvin): ''"Consider this the official removal of my funding."''</ref> Lady Geist takes great offense if Kelvin is on the enemy team.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (kill Kelvin): ''"Fighting for them?! After everything I have done for you?!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (kill Kelvin): ''"How dare you oppose me, Kelvin!"''</ref>
* Lady Geist has an old grudge against {{HeroIcon|Paradox}}.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Geist_kill_paradox_04.mp3|context=(killed Paradox)|transcription=I've waited 50 years for this.}}</ref> Paradox has stolen one of her husband's paintings.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Paradox|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Geist kill paradox 01.mp3|context=(killed Paradox)|transcription=First my husband. Now me. When will Paradox stay out of my life?}}</ref>
* In one of the visual novel's endings, {{HeroIcon|Abrams}} moves in to Lady Geist's apartment.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#5b - The Binding of Two|Chapter 5b]]</ref>
* Lady Geist frequents [[Jezebel's]] and is friends with [[Minor characters#Hank|Hank]] and {{HeroIcon|Infernus}}.<ref name=":1" /> She refers to Infernus as "Fern" and "her bartender".<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><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (ally Infernus killed): ''"They killed my bartender!"''</ref> She likes Infernus' recipe of gin and tonic.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Geist kill infernus 01.mp3|context=(killed Infernus)|transcription=Ugh. He was the only one who knew how to make a proper gin and tonic. Pity.}}</ref>
* Lady Geist likes {{HeroIcon|Mirage}} and wants to talk to Nashala.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Mirage|number=3|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=Good help is hard to find. Nashala is lucky to have you.|hero_quote2=Mirage|quote2=It's an honor to serve her.|hero_quote3=Lady Geist|quote3=Oh, I like you.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Mirage): ''"At least he was a gentleman."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Mirage|number=2}}</ref>
* Lady Geist finds {{HeroIcon|Shiv}} attractive and asks to have a drink with him after the ritual.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Shiv|number=3|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=You managed to make a pompadour look attractive.|hero_quote2=Shiv|quote2=Wait til you see me stab somethin’.|hero_quote3=Lady Geist|quote3=Darling, you're a delight.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Shiv|number=1}}</ref>
* Lady Geist is disgusted by {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill}}.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=3|hero_quote1=Mo & Krill|quote1=It's nice to meet you, Lady Geist!|hero_quote2=Lady Geist|quote2=Ugh. It talks.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Mo & Krill): ''"Wretched little creature."''</ref>
* Lady Geist recognises {{PageRef|name=Pocket}}, but doesn't know that they're Arin Fairfax.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Pocket): ''"They looked familiar."''</ref>
* Lady Geist says {{HeroIcon|Calico}} "reeks of new money".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Geist kill calico 04.mp3|transcription=Ugh. She reeked of new money.}}</ref> She doesn't like Calico's cat, Ava.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Geist kill calico 02.mp3|transcription=That cat is revolting.}}</ref>
** Geist also says the same about {{HeroIcon|Wraith}}. However, she respects Wraith for her cunning and ruthlessness.<ref name=":0">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Wraith}}</ref>
* Lady Geist believes {{PageRef|name=Mina}} has "potential" and respects her ambition.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Mina) - ''"She has... Potential."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Mina): ''"She has my ambition... But not my talent, I'm afraid."''</ref>
* Lady Geist exclusively refers to {{PageRef|name=Billy}} as "William". She refuses to call him Billy.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Billy|number=1|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=What do I call you?|hero_quote2=Billy|quote2=Not like you actually give a shit, but my name's Billy.|hero_quote3=Lady Geist|quote3=No self-respecting man actually wants to be called "Billy".}}</ref>
* Lady Geist offers to introduce {{PageRef|name=Victor}} to [[Johann Geist Jr.|Johann Jr.]] to see if he can help Victor before his condition starts to get worse.<ref name=":2" />
* {{HeroIcon|Drifter}} and [[Oathkeeper]] know each other. Drifter wants Lady Geist to set Oathkeeper free.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Drifter|file=Drifter kill ghost 02.mp3|transcription=I can't have you putting someone as fun as Oathkeeper under lock and key, Geist.}}</ref><ref>[[Lady Geist/Quotes#Conversations|Lady Geist and Drifter conversations]]</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Holliday}} threatens to stay in New York to find out and uncover Lady Geist's crimes.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Holliday|number=3|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=You're a monster.|hero_quote2=Lady Geist|quote2=Excuse me?|hero_quote3=Holliday|quote3=You've done some horrible things, and after I stop the Troubadour, I'm gonna find out what.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Billy}} hates Lady Geist for being upper-class.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Billy|number=2}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Billy}}'s in-game [[Billy/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Lady Geist): ''"You New York elites can all go to hell!"''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Vyper}} wants to steal Lady Geist's earrings.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Vyper|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Lady Geist): ''"I kinda wanna steal her earrings."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Mina}} adores everything about Lady Geist.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select) - ''"I hope I get to work with Lady Geist. She's an icon!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Lady Geist) - ''"I don't care that she tried to kill me. Lady Geist is amazing!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (huge Soul Exchange): ''"She. Is. Perfection!"''</ref> Mina wants to dress Geist for the [[wikipedia:Met_Gala|Met Gala]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|file=Vampirebat kill ghost 05.mp3|transcription=Well, that might have killed my chances of dressing her for the Met Gala.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Celeste}} thinks Lady Geist is a "cutie" with great hair.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Lady Geist): ''"She was a cutie!.. Evil, but great hair."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Venator}} wants to cut off Lady Geist's arm containing Oathkeeper.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Lady Geist|number=2|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=When this is over, I'm cutting off your arm.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Calico}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Calico}}'s in-game [[Calico/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Lady Geist): ''"Only a fool would make a deal with Oathkeeper."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Graves}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Lady Geist): ''"You were a fool to make a deal with Oathkeeper, Geist."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=You were a fool to make a deal with that thing.}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=Mirage}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mirage}}'s in-game [[Mirage/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Lady Geist): ''"I may be Nashala's servant, but you are the Oathkeeper's slave."''</ref> and {{PageRef|name=Seven}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Seven|number=1|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=I see you're finally adressing your Oathkeeper problem.|hero_quote2=Lady Geist|quote2=What do you know about Oathkeeper?|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=I know that Faustian Bargains rarely have happy endings.}}</ref> think that Lady Geist was foolish to make a deal with Oathkeeper.

== Update history ==
{{Update history}}

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Lady Geist card.png|Lady Geist portrait
File:Lady Geist MM.png|Lady Geist icon
File:Lady Geist Render.png|Lady Geist in-game render
File:Lady Geist Reference Sheet.png|Lady Geist reference sheet
File:Lady geist name.png|Lady Geist name typography
File:Lady Geist Weapon.png|Lady Geist weapon - Johann's Gift
File:Lady Geist card old.png|Previous Lady Geist portrait
File:Lady Geist Render old.png|Previous Lady Geist model
File:Lady Geist winter.jpg|Lady Geist 2024 [[Seasonal events#Winter|Winter skin]]
File:Lady Geist concept art.png|Lady Geist concept art
File:Lady Geist WIP models.png|"Ghost test" and "Ghost v2" work-in-progress models
File:Geist VN cover.png|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'' cover art
File:Geist VN art.png|Lady Geist visual novel art
File:Geist gala dress VN.png|Lady Geist visual novel art - Gala dress
File:Geist aged VN.png|Lady Geist visual novel art - Aged Geist
File:Geist VN McGinnis ward.png|Lady Geist visual novel art - [[McGinnis]]' ward
File:Geist temp portrait.png|Temporary Lady Geist portrait
File:Geist temp MM.png|Temporary Lady Geist icon [[Update:September 12, 2024|(2024-09-12 update)]]
File:Hero neon prime Spectre.png|Spectre ([[Neon Prime]])
File:Lady Geist Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Lady Geist.
File:Lady Geist Critical .png|Critical health portrait for Lady Geist.
</gallery>

== Trivia ==
* [[wikipedia:Geist|Geist]] is a German word that can be translated as "spirit/mind". 
* Lady Geist is French, but she uses her late German husband's last name.
* Lady Geist is referred to as "Oma" (German: ''grandma'') by her grandson [[Minor characters#Johann Geist (Jr.)|Johann Jr]].
* Alongside {{HeroIcon|Mina}}, Lady Geist is one of the few heroes to holds her gun in the left hand, as [[Oathkeeper]] is in her right arm in-game. However, in a concept art and in ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]]'' artwork, Oathkeeper is in her left arm.
* Lady Geist was named '''Spectre''' in ''[[Neon Prime]]'', and later renamed to '''Ghost'''.
* Before Lady Geist's model was updated, there were two work-in-progress models in the files labeled '''Ghost_test''' and '''Ghost_v2'''.
* "Being Fabulous in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Lady Geist in the [[Hideout]].
* Lady Geist was referenced in the videogame ''Skullgirls Mobile'' as a variant of the character [https://skullgirlsmobile.fandom.com/wiki/Locked_%27N%27_Loaded Black Dahlia].

== See also ==
* ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]]'' - Lady Geist's [[Visual Novels|visual novel]]
* [[Johann Geist Jr.]]
* [[Oathkeeper]]

== References ==
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