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| [[File:Maelstrom.png|thumb|389x389px|The [[maelstrom]] above [[wikipedia:Empire_State_Building|Empire State Building]]]] | | [[File:City concept art.png|thumb|389x389px|Cursed Apple concept art.]] |
| {{Quotation|[[Ivy]]|This story isn't over yet.||Tengu_use_power3_05.mp3}} | | {{Quotation|[[Ivy]]|This story isn't over yet.}}'''Lore''' is the story of the world of ''[[Deadlock]]'' and its characters. |
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| '''Lore''' is the story of the world of ''[[Deadlock]]'' and its characters. | |
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| The Lore of ''Deadlock'' is pieced together from various sources: Hero backstories, [[:Category:Quotes|voice lines]], the environment, and the unreleased [[Visual Novels|visual novels]]. | | The Lore of ''Deadlock'' is pieced together from various sources: Character backgrounds, [[:Category:Quotes|voice lines]], the environment, and the [[Visual Novels|visual novels]]. |
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| Hero backstories can be found in-game in the lower-right corner book icon of the hero select screen.
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| == Storyline == | | == Storyline == |
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| The supernatural always existed in the world of ''Deadlock,'' but only when an eclipse triggered an event known as the [[Maelstrom]] near the end of the 19th century, which opened [[Astral Gates]] across the Earth, did the world at large accept it wasn't just myth. | | The supernatural always existed in the world of ''Deadlock,'' but only when an eclipse triggered an event known as the [[Maelstrom]] near the end of the 19th century, which opened [[Astral Gates]] across the Earth, did the world at large accept it wasn't just myth. |
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| Now, 50 years later, two [[Patron|Patrons]], the {{PageRef|Hidden King}} and the {{PageRef|Archmother}}, are trying to enter this plane, promising to fulfill the wish of anyone that helps them by completing the ritual. The ritual includes two teams fighting each other in a battle in the streets of the [[Cursed Apple]], trying to prevent the other team from summoning their patron. | | Now, 50 years later, two [[Patron|Patrons]], the [[Amber Hand]] and the [[Sapphire Flame]], are trying to enter this plane, promising to fulfill the wish of anyone that helps them by completing the ritual. The ritual includes two teams fighting each other in a battle in the streets of the [[Cursed Apple]], trying to prevent the other team from summoning their patron. |
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| == Groups == | | == Groups == |
| There are various organizations featured in ''Deadlock:'' | | There are various organizations featured in ''Deadlock'', from the secretive [[OSIC]] to the monsters hunters of the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]]. [[The Tunnel Rats]] are a staple of New York's underground gangs. The journalists of [[The New York Oracle]] bring the latest news and occult discoveries to the public. [[Fairfax Industries]] is a powerful company involved in the occult industrial complex. The [[Friends of Humanity]] take their mission of protecting mankind to dangerous extremes. Many [[brands]] advertise their products and services in the Cursed Apple. |
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| * '''[[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|Occult Security and Investigation Commission (OSIC)]]''' – A secretive government organization that employs {{HeroIcon|Haze}}.
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| * '''[[The Baxter Society]]''' – An organization of monster hunters whose members include {{HeroIcon|Shiv}}, and formerly {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} and {{HeroIcon|Calico}}.
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| * '''[[The Tunnel Rats]]''' – A staple of New York’s criminal underground that counts {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}} as enforcers and smugglers.
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| * '''[[The New York Oracle]]''' – Bringing the latest news and occult discoveries to the citizens of New York.
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| * '''[[Fairfax Industries]]''' – A powerful company spearheading the occult industrial complex that employs {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}} and is connected to {{HeroIcon|Pocket}}.
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| * '''[[Friends of Humanity|The Friends of Humanity]]''' – A group of xenophobic extremists prioritizing humanity’s safety above all else, drawing opposition from {{HeroIcon|Vindicta}} and {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}.
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| * '''[[The Mendoza Syndicate]]''' – A crime syndicate dismantled by {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} that once ruled the streets of Spanish Harlem.
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| * '''[[Seventh Moon|The Seventh Moon]]''' - A crime family from Japan led by {{HeroIcon|Yamato}}, looking to get power in America.
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| * '''[[Municipal Coven|The Municipal Coven]]''' – The caretakers of New York.
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| * [[Paradox Organisation|'''The Paradox Organisation''']] - A group of time-thieves who attempt high-stake heists for personal challenge and satisfaction.
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| There are also a variety of [[brands]] that advertise their products and services in the Cursed Apple.
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| == Locations == | | == Locations == |
| The world of ''Deadlock'' includes a wide variety of environments: | | The central setting of ''Deadlock'' is the [[Cursed Apple]], where heroes from all walks of life have come together to complete the ritual. The [[Astral Gates]] have connected Earth to other planes of existence, and [[Ixia]] is one of them. Other locations include [[The Deep]], the home of odd creatures such as [[Viscous]] and [[Fathom]], the [[Bear Pit]] where the fights between [[Lash]] and [[Bebop]] take place, [[Jezebel's|Jezebel's Billard Hall]] where [[Infernus]] serves drinks, the [[Paradox Museum]] where [[Paradox]]'s stolen relics are showcased, and [[Lost Whisper]], the oubliette that [[Seven]] has escaped from. |
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| * '''[[The Cursed Apple]]''' – The central setting of Deadlock, where the ritual to summon the Patrons takes place.
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| * '''[[Astral Gates|The Astral Gates]]''' – The primary connections between Earth and other planes of existence.
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| * '''[[Ixia]]''' – One of the extraplanar locations beyond the Astral Gates, where demon-like beings like {{HeroIcon|Apollo}} reside.
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| * '''[[The Deep]]''' – A peculiar deep-sea habitat where {{HeroIcon|Viscous}} comes from.
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| * '''[[Bear Pit|The Bear Pit]]''' – An underground fighting arena where {{HeroIcon|Wraith}} and [[The Mendoza Syndicate#Mendoza|Mendoza]] make bets, often between {{HeroIcon|Lash}} and {{HeroIcon|Bebop}}.
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| * '''[[Jezebel's|Jezebel’s Billiard Hall]]''' – A renovated church where {{HeroIcon|Infernus}} serves drinks.
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| * '''[[Paradox Museum|The Paradox Museum]]''' – An exhibit where {{HeroIcon|Paradox}}’s stolen relics are publicly showcased.
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| * '''[[Lost Whisper]]''' – The oubliette that {{HeroIcon|Seven}} escaped from.
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| * '''[[Baroness Hotel|The Baroness Hotel]]''' - The luxurious hotel where {{HeroIcon|The Doorman}} serves.
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| * '''[[Blackmore Academy]]''' - The wealthy high school that {{PageRef|name=Apollo}} and {{PageRef|name=Graves}} attend.
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| == Visual novels == | | == Visual novels == |
| ''Main article: [[The Library]]'' | | ''Main article: [[The Library]]'' |
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| Visual novels are planned to be the main narrative medium to expand the world of Deadlock. | | Visual novels are planned to be the main narrative medium to expand the world of Deadlock. The first one, [[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']], was leaked in an early build. There are at least three other novels planned starring [[Ivy]], [[Holliday]] and [[Infernus]], and featuring various other heroes as side characters. |
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| * '''''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]],''''' starring {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}}, shows the ward binding Oathkeeper weakening, forcing Lady Geist to find a way to stop Oathkeeper from breaking free and killing her.
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| * [[Ivy's visual novel|'''Ivy's visual novel''']] follows {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} trying to find a new purpose in life after dismantling the Mendoza Syndicate.
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| * [[Holliday's visual novel|'''Holliday's visual novel''']] follows {{HeroIcon|Holliday}} on her revenge-fuelled quest to take down the Troubadour.
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| {{HeroIcon|Infernus}} and {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}} are also planned to have visual novels according to notes from ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]]'', with the first chapter of Infernus' novel referenced in the game files, but neither had further development thus far. References to a {{HeroIcon|Mina}} visual novel were also datamined after the [[Old Gods, New Blood]] update.
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| == See also ==
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| * [[Neon Prime Lore]]
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| == External links ==
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| * [https://kumu.io/Monsto/deadlock-relationship-graph#relationships Character Relationship Chart] | | * [https://kumu.io/Monsto/deadlock-relationship-graph#relationships Character Relationship Chart] |
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| == Navigation ==
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