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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 [[ | 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]]. | ||
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=== | === 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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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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> | 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> [[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> | 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> [[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 | == Mentioned creatures == | ||
=== | === 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> | 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> | 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> | ||
=== | === Werewolves]] === | ||
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> | 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> | ||
=== | === 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> | 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> | ||