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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]].
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 ==
== 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 ===
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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 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 impossible, as even the power of the [[Patron|Patrons]] can't bring back {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s family.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Sapphire Flame}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Grey Talon start): ''"Even I do not have the power to bring back your family. But I can make the ones responsible pay! Summon me."''</ref> That said, {{HeroIcon|Raven}} has been searching for a way to make Catherine the Great corporeal again.<ref name=":0" />
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" />


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>
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 believed to be a mythical, non-existent creature.<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 ===
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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>
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.)
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 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>
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=== Familiars ===
=== 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>
{{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 ===
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=== Golems ===
=== 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>
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 ===
=== Loch Ness Monster ===
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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 ===
=== Undead ===
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>
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 ===
=== Yetis ===