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{{Quotation|[[Ivy]]|This story isn't over yet. | {{Quotation|[[Ivy]]|This story isn't over yet.}}'''Lore''' is the story of the world of ''[[Deadlock]]'' and its characters. | ||
'''Lore''' is the story of the world of ''[[Deadlock]]'' and its characters. | |||
The Lore of ''Deadlock'' is pieced together from various sources: | The Lore of ''Deadlock'' is pieced together from various sources: Character backgrounds, [[:Category:Quotes|voice lines]], the environment, and the [[Visual Novels|visual novels]]. | ||
== Storyline == | == Storyline == | ||
''Main article: [[Storyline]]'' | |||
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. | ||
Now, 50 years later, two [[Patron|Patrons]], the | 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. | ||
== Groups == | == Groups == | ||
There are various organizations featured in ''Deadlock:'' | There are various organizations featured in ''Deadlock:'' | ||
* '''[[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|Occult Security and Investigation Commission (OSIC)]]''' – A secretive government organization | * '''[[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|Occult Security and Investigation Commission (OSIC)]]''' – A secretive government organization. | ||
* '''[[The Baxter Society]]''' – An organization of monster hunters | * '''[[The Baxter Society]]''' – An organization of monster hunters. | ||
* '''[[The Tunnel Rats]]''' – A staple of New York’s criminal underground | * '''[[The Tunnel Rats]]''' – A staple of New York’s criminal underground. | ||
* '''[[The New York Oracle]]''' – Bringing the latest news and occult discoveries to the citizens of New York. | * '''[[The New York Oracle]]''' – Bringing the latest news and occult discoveries to the citizens of New York. | ||
* '''[[Fairfax Industries]]''' – A powerful company spearheading the occult industrial complex | * '''[[Fairfax Industries]]''' – A powerful company spearheading the occult industrial complex. | ||
* '''[[Friends of Humanity|The Friends of Humanity]]''' – A group of xenophobic extremists prioritizing humanity’s safety above all else | * '''[[Friends of Humanity|The Friends of Humanity]]''' – A group of xenophobic extremists prioritizing humanity’s safety above all else. | ||
* '''[[The Mendoza Syndicate]]''' – A crime syndicate | * '''[[The Mendoza Syndicate]]''' – A dismantled crime syndicate that once ruled the streets of Spanish Harlem. | ||
* '''[[Municipal Coven|The Municipal Coven]]''' – The caretakers of New York. | * '''[[Municipal Coven|The Municipal Coven]]''' – The caretakers of New York. | ||
* [[Paradox Organisation|'''The Paradox Organisation''']] - A group of time-thieves who attempt high-stake heists for personal challenge and satisfaction. | * [[Paradox Organisation|'''The Paradox Organisation''']] - A group of time-thieves who attempt high-stake heists for personal challenge and satisfaction. | ||
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* '''[[The Cursed Apple]]''' – The central setting of Deadlock, where the ritual to summon the Patrons takes place. | * '''[[The Cursed Apple]]''' – The central setting of Deadlock, where the ritual to summon the Patrons takes place. | ||
* '''[[Astral Gates|The Astral Gates]]''' – The primary connections between Earth and other planes of existence. | * '''[[Astral Gates|The Astral Gates]]''' – The primary connections between Earth and other planes of existence. | ||
* '''[[Ixia]]''' – One of the extraplanar locations beyond the Astral Gates, where demon-like beings | * '''[[Ixia]]''' – One of the extraplanar locations beyond the Astral Gates, where demon-like beings reside. | ||
* '''[[The Deep]]''' – A peculiar deep-sea habitat where | * '''[[The Deep]]''' – A peculiar deep-sea habitat where [[Viscous]] and [[Fathom]] come from. | ||
* '''[[Bear Pit|The Bear Pit]]''' – An underground fighting arena where | * '''[[Bear Pit|The Bear Pit]]''' – An underground fighting arena where [[Wraith]] and [[The Mendoza Syndicate#Mendoza|Mendoza]] make bets, often between [[Lash]] and [[Bebop]]. | ||
* '''[[Jezebel's|Jezebel’s Billiard Hall]]''' – A renovated church where | * '''[[Jezebel's|Jezebel’s Billiard Hall]]''' – A renovated church where [[Infernus]] serves drinks. | ||
* | * [[Paradox Museum|'''The Paradox Museum''']] – An exhibit where [[Paradox]]’s stolen relics are publicly showcased. | ||
* ''' | * [[Lost Whisper|'''Lost Whisper''']] – The oubliette that [[Seven]] escaped from. | ||
* '''[[Baroness Hotel|The Baroness Hotel]]''' - The luxurious hotel where | * '''[[Baroness Hotel|The Baroness Hotel]]''' - The luxurious hotel where [[The Doorman]] serves. | ||
== Visual novels == | == Visual novels == | ||
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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 Binding of Oathkeeper]],''''' starring | * '''''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]],''''' starring Lady Geist, shows the ward binding Oathkeeper weakening, forcing Lady Geist to find a way to stop Oathkeeper from breaking free and killing her. | ||
* [[Ivy's visual novel|'''Ivy's visual novel''']] follows | * [[Ivy's visual novel|'''Ivy's visual novel''']] follows Ivy trying to find a new purpose in life after dismantling the Mendoza Syndicate. | ||
* [[Holliday's visual novel|'''Holliday's visual novel''']] follows | * [[Holliday's visual novel|'''Holliday's visual novel''']] follows Holliday on her revenge-fuelled quest to take down the Troubadour. | ||
Infernus and Kelvin are also planned to have visual novels according to notes from ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]]'', although there has been no more information about either one's development. | |||
== | == External Links == | ||
* [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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|description=Deadlock's Lore focuses on the ways that the supernatural affected Earth when an eclipse triggered an event known as the Maelstrom near the end of the 19th century. The many characters, locations, and stories of Deadlock revolve around this new supernaturally-involved society, as well as the combat taking place to earn wishes from Patrons. | |||
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