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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. | ||
Now, 50 years later, two [[Patron|Patrons]], the | 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 == | == Groups == | ||
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* '''[[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 dismantled crime syndicate that once ruled the streets of Spanish Harlem. | * '''[[The Mendoza Syndicate]]''' – A dismantled crime syndicate that once ruled the streets of Spanish Harlem. | ||
* '''[[Seventh Moon|The Seventh Moon]]''' - A crime family from Japan led by | * '''[[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. | * '''[[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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* '''[[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 reside. | * '''[[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 {{HeroIcon|Viscous}} and {{HeroIcon|Fathom}} come from. | ||
* '''[[Bear Pit|The Bear Pit]]''' – An underground fighting arena where | * '''[[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 | * '''[[Jezebel's|Jezebel’s Billiard Hall]]''' – A renovated church where {{HeroIcon|Infernus}} serves drinks. | ||
* [[Paradox Museum|'''The Paradox Museum''']] – An exhibit where | * [[Paradox Museum|'''The Paradox Museum''']] – An exhibit where {{HeroIcon|Paradox}}’s stolen relics are publicly showcased. | ||
* [[Lost Whisper|'''Lost Whisper''']] – The oubliette that | * [[Lost Whisper|'''Lost Whisper''']] – The oubliette that {{HeroIcon|Seven}} escaped from. | ||
* '''[[Baroness Hotel|The Baroness Hotel]]''' - The luxurious hotel where | * '''[[Baroness Hotel|The Baroness Hotel]]''' - The luxurious hotel where {{HeroIcon|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 Lady Geist, shows the ward binding Oathkeeper weakening, forcing Lady Geist to find a way to stop Oathkeeper from breaking free and killing her. | * '''''[[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 Ivy trying to find a new purpose in life after dismantling the Mendoza Syndicate. | * [[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 Holliday on her revenge-fuelled quest to take down the Troubadour. | * [[Holliday's visual novel|'''Holliday's visual novel''']] follows {{HeroIcon|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. | {{HeroIcon|Infernus}} and {{HeroIcon|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 == | == External Links == | ||