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Aside from the [[Hero|playable characters]] and [[minor characters]], there are plenty of magical creatures that exist in the world of ''Deadlock''. Many creatures arrived when the [[Astral Gates]] opened, some evolved from regular creatures due to the large influx of magic, and some creatures were present on Earth long before the first [[Maelstrom]].

== Elaborated creatures ==

=== Lycanthropes ===
{{PageRef|name=Silver}} is a known lycanthrope, specifically a werewolf. She claims to have control over her lycanthropy,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Silver|hero2=Haze|number=1}}</ref> although it's shown in-game that she actually can't control the transformation.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Silver}}'s in-game [[Silver/Quotes#Lycan Curse|voice line]] (use Lycan Curse): ''"I thought I had this under control!"''</ref> Silver has wolf ears and a tail in her human form, and it's currently unknown if this is common amongst werewolves. There is a headline in the [[The New York Oracle|New York Oracle]] about looking out for signs of Lycanthropy in your neighbours.<ref>[[The New York Oracle|Newscaster Headline 75]] - ''"Could your neighbor be a shapeshifter? Read all the tell-tale signs of lycanthropy."''</ref>

On top of the wolf ears and tail, Silver also has a heightened sense of smell in her human form.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Silver|hero2=Bebop|number=2}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Silver}}'s in-game [[Silver/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed invisible Haze): ''"You can try to hide, Haze, but I can smell a fed a mile away."''</ref>

According to Silver, wereotters exist.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Silver|hero2=Kelvin|number=2|hero_quote1=Silver|quote1=Is that... wereotter fur on the parka?}}</ref>

Werewolf meat is currently a popular cuisine in France, causing controversy in New York over whether or not it's cannibalism.<ref>[[Newscaster|Newscaster headline 32]] - ''"Is eating werewolf meat cannibalism? We asked some of New York's elite chefs to get their take on the new dining trend that's taking Paris by storm."''</ref>

=== Mole men ===
Mole men were created by the influx of magic from the first Maelstrom, evolving from regular moles into mole men. A portrait of mole men's evolution can be seen in the [[Hideout]].

{{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill|l1=Mo}} is a known mole man. While Mo is mute outside of [[Mo & Krill/Sounds#Combo|grunting during his ult]], Krill implies that Maurice can speak normally.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}'s in-game [[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"Don't mind Maurice, he's not chatty around new people."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}'s in-game [[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (kill Vindicta mid-air): ''"No, Maurice, it was not a lucky shot!"''</ref>

Mole men are known to be strong,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}'s in-game [[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"There's nothing Maurice can't claw through."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Holliday}}'s in-game [[Holliday/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed M&K): ''"Glad that went my way. Mole men are no joke."''</ref> having the ability to dig through concrete with ease.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill}}'s Burrow ability</ref>

=== Spirits ===
Unlike souls, spirits seem to be fully sentient, some being the spectral form of a deceased person. {{HeroIcon|Sinclair}} and {{HeroIcon|Vindicta}} are known spirits.

Some people that died a long time ago were brought back to the living realm during the first Maelstrom as ghosts, such as Vindicta and [[wikipedia:Catherine_the_Great|Catherine the Great]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vindicta}}'s background</ref><ref name=":0">{{PageRef|name=Raven}}'s background</ref> Other people, such as Sinclair (being Henry and Savanna), became spirits due to a blood pact binding their souls together, preventing them from moving on from the living realm.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Sinclair}}'s background</ref>

It's implied that not all ghosts have their own bodies, instead opting to possess people or objects. Sinclair seems to be possessing a wooden mannequin, based on sound of their [[Sinclair/Sounds#Movement|footsteps]]. An 8-year-old concert pianist was suspected to be possessed by an 18th-century composer.<ref>[[Newscaster|Newscaster headline 31]] - ''"An 8 year old concert pianist dazzled audiences last night. But was the Long Island native a child prodigy? Or simply possessed by an 18th century composer?"''</ref> There was a trial regarding a botched exorcism which caused the spirit "inhuman suffering."<ref>[[Newscaster|Newscaster headline 43]] - ''"The Clansky trial has taken a dramatic turn today. As Miser Heart took the stand to claim that Eric Clansky's botched exorcism caused the spirit inhuman pain and suffering."''</ref>

It's implied that modern magic can be used to raise spirits from the dead.<ref>[[The New York Oracle|Newscaster seasonal headline 18]] - ''"Planning on going caroling this year? This week's edition of The New York Oracle offers useful tips on how to raise spirits, but not "raise spirits"."''</ref> Resurrerecting someone back to their mortal body seems to be possible, as {{HeroIcon|Raven}} has been searching for a way to make Catherine the Great corporeal again.<ref name=":0" />

Not all spirits can interact with the living, as some graveyards are full of spirits who have unfinished business or demands left in the living world. As a necromancer, {{PageRef|name=Graves}} can communicate with the silent dead with the help of her lich mentor.<ref name=":1">{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' background</ref> Her job involves helping give the dead peace.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Graves start): ''"You work tirelessly to honour the dead and bring them peace. The Hidden King is counting on that same devotion."''</ref> Graves views her role as a voice for the dead and considers it an honor.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Graves|hero2=Wraith|number=1}}</ref> 

Vindicta calls herself a ghost for "simplicity's sake".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vindicta|hero2=Kelvin|number=1|hero_quote1=Vindicta|quote1=So, you're a wight.|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=Ehh, some people say Revenant, but... I'm not sure if there's really a difference.|hero_quote3=Vindicta|quote3=I understand. I just stick with "ghost" for simplicity's sake.}}</ref>

=== Unicorns ===
Despite magic being known worldwide, unicorns are still widely believed to be mythical, non-existent creatures.<ref name=":2">{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s background</ref> {{PageRef|name=Celeste}} is a known unicorn.

Unicorns are implied to be extremely powerful.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Radiant Daggers|voice line]] (upgrade Radiant Daggers): ''"I am not divine... but I am powerful."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Seven}}'s in-game [[Seven/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Celeste): ''"She has more power than she lets on..."''</ref> Celeste is hiding her identity as a unicorn out of fear of getting poached for her horn.<ref name=":2" />

It's currently unknown if unicorns look human, or if they look like horses and Celeste is putting on a disguise. Celeste's model has tattoos of horseshoes and unicorns across her body. Celeste also mentions that she's "supposed to be found in the woods".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Celeste|hero2=Abrams|number=2|hero_quote1=Celeste|quote1=We're also supposed to be found in the woods, but I wouldn't go camping if you paid me.}}</ref>

=== Vampires ===
Vampires existed on Earth long before the first Maelstrom.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s background: ''"An ancient vampire roaming across America, the nameless monstrosity known as The Drifter has been preying on the living for generations."''</ref> Most vampires live in their own society, known as "The Vampire Nation", which Drifter describes as a "Ponzi Scheme".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Mina): ''"The Vampire Nation is a Ponzi scheme, Mina! The sooner you realize that, the better."''</ref> They follow their own laws and traditions.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s background: ''"Unlike most vampires, Drifter doesn’t value finery or titles and has naked contempt for vampiric laws and tradition."''</ref>

Known vampires include {{HeroIcon|Drifter}} and {{HeroIcon|Mina}}. Drifter has been a vampire for centuries,<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt|voice line]] (taunt Drifter): ''"It wont be long before you find yourself feeling something that’s eluded you for centuries: fear."''</ref> while Mina has been a vampire for less than 5 years.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s voice lines indicate that her fiancé was {{HeroIcon|Pocket}}, who suffered an assassination attempt by {{HeroIcon|Calico}} 5 years before the events of the game.</ref>

Deadlock's vampires seem to possess similar abilities to many vampires in fiction, such as immortality/eternal youth.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s background: ''"They had to think big. They had to think outside of the box. They had to promise their daughter immortality."''</ref> Additionally, both Mina and Drifter express control over blood (as both use it as ammunition for their weapons).

The older vampires, also known as "vampire elders",<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Warden): ''"I've seen Vampire Elders with a smaller stick up their ass."''</ref> hold their archiac titles in high regard, which Drifter considers "soft".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"The elders of New Amsterdam are soft, clinging to archaic titles like they grant them real power."''</ref>

The Vampire Nation doesn't care about human clout, as Mina is at the bottom of the vampiric social ladder despite her wealth and fame.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s background: ''"Now a fledgling vampire, Mina is quickly discovering that the clout she held as a human has no weight in vampire high society."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"I'm tired of being at the bottom of the vampiric social ladder."''</ref> 

Vampires seem unwilling to turn humans into vampires, as it cost Mina's parents a small fortune to find a single vampire willing to turn Mina.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s background: ''"It took a small fortune, but eventually they found a vampire who was willing to turn her."''</ref>

Vampires are a protected species in America,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Haze): ''"I'm not worried about the OSIC. Vampires are a protected species."''</ref> although the [[Venator|Venators]] of the Vatican are known for hunting vampires.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Venator): ''"Leave the Vampire Nation alone!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (killed Venator): ''"When's the Vatican gonna give up?"''</ref> The vampire elders and viscounts want Drifter dead for his refusal to follow their laws.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s background: ''"This refusal to toe the line has made him a marked man all over the North American Baronies; but while Viscounts and Elders cry for his execution, Drifter continues to do what he pleases..."''</ref>

=== Zephyrs ===
Also known as "wind spirits", zephyrs are used to power airships for public travel, although there are concerns about putting people's safety in the hands of zephyrs.<ref>[[The New York Oracle|Newscaster headline 68]] - ''"Airships have made travel faster than ever, but not everyone is comfortable putting their safety in the hands of a Zephyr. Are those concerns reasonable or just misplaced fear?"''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Holliday}} refuses to use airships.<ref>[[Holliday's visual novel|Holliday's Visual Novel]] - [[Holliday's visual novel/Transcription|Chapter 1]] - Larry: ''"It would have been a lot faster if you just took an airship."'' - {{PageRef|name=Holliday}}: ''"Yeah, but that would have meant getting on an airship."''</ref> Zephyr powered airships are used instead of aeroplanes.<ref>2024-08-31 - [[Yoshi]]; [[:File:Yoshi Lore Hint from Discord.jpg|Deadlock Discord]] - ''"a random lore thing is that airplanes aren't a thing in this world, they use airships instead powered by wind spirits (zephyrs)"''</ref>

== Mentioned creatures ==

=== Familiars ===
{{HeroIcon|Calico}} and {{HeroIcon|Vindicta}} have familiars: Calico has her cat, Ava,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Calico|hero2=Vindicta|number=3}}</ref> and Vindicta has her crow.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vindicta}}'s Crow Familiar ability</ref> There is a cat café run by familiars "Peppermint" and "Mittens" in SoHo.<ref>[[The New York Oracle|Newscaster headline 73]] - ''"A Soho cat café ran by familiars has charmed the community. But to owners Mittens and Peppermint, it's just another day making biscuits."''</ref> There is also a shelter for stray familiars in SoHo.<ref>[[The New York Oracle#Seasonal (Winter)|Newscaster seasonal headline 22]] - ''"The New York Municipal Coven is looking for volunteers to spend time with stray familiars in their Soho shelter."''</ref>

{{PageRef|name=Rem}} is referred to as a familiar.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}'s in-game [[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Rem killed): ''"We took down the familiar."''</ref>

=== Gargoyles ===
Gargoyles are present throughout [[The Cursed Apple|New York]], however {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} is the only known gargoyle to have gained life. How Ivy came to life is unknown.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Victor|number=1}}</ref>

=== Golems ===
Created with a mixture of craftsmanship, willpower and sacrifice,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Bebop|hero2=Kelvin|number=2|hero_quote1=Bebop|quote1=I was summoned into existence by an act of craftsmanship, willpower and sacrifice. There is a clear path that someone could replicate.}}</ref> golems are built to fulfil some kind of duty.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Bebop}}'s background: ''"Forged by the hands of a widowed junk yard attendant; Bebop was more than just some scrap golem laborer... he was the son she couldn't have."''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Bebop}} is a known golem, nicknamed as "the scrap golem".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Bebop): ''"Took out the scrap golem."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Amber Hand}}'s in-game [[Bebop/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (ally Bebop killstreak): ''"Oh, how they fear the scrap golem!"''</ref> It's implied that golems are usually created with bindings on them to prevent them from gaining free will, although Bebop was created without any restrictions.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Bebop|hero2=McGinnis|number=3}}</ref>

=== Liches ===
{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' weapon and mentor is a lich's hand. Despite being a severed hand, the lich is still able to communicate with Graves. The lich allows Graves to communicate with the dead and summon corpses during the ritual.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Borrowed Decree|voice line]] (Upgrade Borrowed Decree): ''"What's the point of having a lich for a best friend if I can't tap into her power?"''</ref> While the general nature of liches are unknown, they're implied to be untrustworthy.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}'s in-game [[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Graves): ''"The poor girl didn't even realize she was being used."''</ref><ref name=":02">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Graves|hero2=Seven|number=2}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Graves|hero2=Venator|number=3}}</ref>

=== Loch Ness Monster ===
Also known as "Nessie", the Loch Ness Monster came to Earth through the Astral Gate in [[The Deep]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Viscous}}' background: ''"For the most part, the things that escaped this astral gate were benign (like Nessie)."''</ref>

=== Rats ===
While not a traditionally magical creature, the rats of New York were enhanced by the Maelstrom, causing them to become even more difficult to deal with.<ref>[[Newscaster|Newscaster headline 49]] - ''"New York natives hoped that magic would help solve the city's rat problems. Sadly, it only made them stronger.''</ref>

=== Undead ===
Similar yet different to spirits, the undead are reanimated corpses. {{PageRef|name=Kelvin}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s background</ref> {{PageRef|name=Victor}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Victor}}'s background</ref> and potentially {{PageRef|name=Seven}} are undead.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (Taunt Seven): ''"Seven, your ambition got you killed once, why haven’t you learned your lesson?"''</ref>

=== Yetis ===
There is a yeti who's part of the "Yukon Lumberjack Show," who's entertained Canadian audiences for years and are going on tour to America.<ref>[[The New York Oracle#Seasonal (Winter)|Newscaster seasonal headline 6]] - ''"The Yeti of the Yukon lumberjack show has thrilled Canadian audiences for years. Will they find the same success as they begin their first US tour this winter?"''</ref>

== Gallery ==
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File:Mole Men Evo Hideout.png|Portrait of Mole Men's evolution in the hideout.
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