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'''Lore''' is the story of the world of ''[[Deadlock]]'' and its characters.

The Lore of ''Deadlock'' is pieced together from various sources: Hero backstories, [[:Category:Quotes|voice lines]], the environment, and the [[Visual Novels|visual novels]].

Hero backstories can be found in-game in the lower right corner book icon of the hero select screen.

== Storyline ==
{{Main|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.

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.

== Groups ==
There are various organizations featured in ''Deadlock:''

* '''[[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|Occult Security and Investigation Commission (OSIC)]]''' – A secretive government organization that employs {{HeroIcon|Haze}}.
* '''[[The Baxter Society]]''' – An organization of monster hunters whose members include {{HeroIcon|Shiv}}, and formerly {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} and {{HeroIcon|Calico}}.
* '''[[The Tunnel Rats]]''' – A staple of New York’s criminal underground that counts {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}} as enforcers and smugglers.
* '''[[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 that employs {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}} and is connected to {{HeroIcon|Pocket}}.
* '''[[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}}.
* '''[[The Mendoza Syndicate]]''' – A crime syndicate dismantled by {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} that once ruled the streets of Spanish Harlem.
* '''[[Seventh Moon|The Seventh Moon]]''' - A crime family from Japan led by {{HeroIcon|Yamato}}, looking to get power in America.
* '''[[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.

There are also a variety of [[brands]] that advertise their products and services in the Cursed Apple.

== Locations ==
The world of ''Deadlock'' includes a wide variety of environments:

* '''[[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.
* '''[[Ixia]]''' – One of the extraplanar locations beyond the Astral Gates, where demon-like beings like {{HeroIcon|Apollo}} reside.
* '''[[The Deep]]''' – A peculiar deep-sea habitat where {{HeroIcon|Viscous}} and {{HeroIcon|Fathom}} come from.
* '''[[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}}.
* '''[[Jezebel's|Jezebel’s Billiard Hall]]''' – A renovated church where {{HeroIcon|Infernus}} serves drinks.
* '''[[Paradox Museum|The Paradox Museum]]''' – An exhibit where {{HeroIcon|Paradox}}’s stolen relics are publicly showcased.
* '''[[Lost Whisper]]''' – The oubliette that {{HeroIcon|Seven}} escaped from.
* '''[[Baroness Hotel|The Baroness Hotel]]''' - The luxurious hotel where {{HeroIcon|The Doorman}} serves.
* '''[[Blackmore Academy]]''' - The wealthy high school that {{PageRef|name=Apollo}} and {{PageRef|name=Graves}} attend.

== Visual novels ==
''Main article: [[The Library]]''

Visual novels are planned to be the main narrative medium to expand the world of Deadlock.

* '''''[[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.
* [[Ivy's visual novel|'''Ivy's visual novel''']] follows {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} trying to find a new purpose in life after dismantling the Mendoza Syndicate.
* [[Holliday's visual novel|'''Holliday's visual novel''']] follows {{HeroIcon|Holliday}} on her revenge-fuelled quest to take down the Troubadour.

{{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.

== See also ==

* [[Neon Prime lore]]

== External links ==
* [https://kumu.io/Monsto/deadlock-relationship-graph#relationships Character Relationship Chart]

== Navigation ==
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