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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]]. | ||
{{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> | 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 === | === Spirits === | ||
Unlike souls, spirits seem to be fully sentient, some being the spectral form of a deceased person. | 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 | 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 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 | 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" /> | ||
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> | 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> | ||
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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> | 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 | 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.) | ||
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=== Zephyrs === | === 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> | 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 == | == Mentioned creatures == | ||
=== 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> | |||
=== Gargoyles === | === Gargoyles === | ||
Gargoyles are present throughout [[The Cursed Apple|New York]], however | 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 === | === 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> | 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> | ||
=== Loch Ness Monster === | === Loch Ness Monster === | ||
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Aside from the 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
Souls
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.
Mo is a known mole man. While Mo is mute outside of grunting during his ult, Krill implies that Maurice can speak normally.[1][2]
Mole men are known to be strong,[3][4] having the ability to dig through concrete with ease.[5]
Spirits
Unlike souls, spirits seem to be fully sentient, some being the spectral form of a deceased person. 
Sinclair and 
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 Catherine the Great.[6][7] 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.[8]
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 footsteps. An 8-year-old concert pianist was suspected to be possessed by an 18th-century composer.[9] There was a trial regarding a botched exorcism which caused the spirit "inhuman suffering."[10]
It's implied that modern magic can be used to raise spirits from the dead.[11] Resurrerecting someone back to their mortal body seems impossible, as even the power of the Patrons can't bring back 
Grey Talon's family.[12] That said, 
Raven has been searching for a way to make Catherine the Great corporeal again.[7]
Vindicta calls herself a ghost for "simplicity's sake."[13]
Vampires
Vampires existed on Earth long before the first Maelstrom.[14] Most vampires live in their own society, known as "The Vampire Nation," which Drifter describes as a "Ponzi Scheme."[15] They follow their own laws and traditions.[16]
Known vampires include 
Drifter and 
Mina. Drifter has been a vampire for centuries,[17] while Mina has been a vampire for less than 5 years.[18]
Deadlock's vampires seem to possess similar abilities to many vampires in fiction, such as immortality/eternal youth.[19] 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,"[20] hold their archiac titles in high regard, which Drifter considers "soft."[21]
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.[22][23]
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.[24]
Vampires are a protected species in America,[25] although the Venators of the Vatican are known for hunting vampires.[26][27] The vampire elders and viscounts want Drifter dead for his refusal to follow their laws.[28]
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.[29] 
Holliday refuses to use airships.[30] Zephyr powered airships are used instead of aeroplanes.[31]
Mentioned creatures
Familiars
Calico and Vindicta have familiars: Calico has her cat, Ava,[32] and Vindicta has her crow.[33] There is a cat café run by familiars "Peppermint" and "Mittens" in SoHo.[34] There is also a shelter for stray familiars in SoHo.[35]
Gargoyles
Gargoyles are present throughout New York, however 
Ivy is the only known gargoyle to have gained life. How Ivy came to life is unknown.[36]
Golems
Created with a mixture of craftsmanship, willpower and sacrifice,[37] golems are built to fulfil some kind of duty.[38] 
Bebop is a known golem, nicknamed as "the scrap golem."[39][40] 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.[41]
Loch Ness Monster
Also known as "Nessie", the Loch Ness Monster came to Earth through the Astral Gate in The Deep.[42]
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.[43]
Werewolves
Werewolf meat is currently a popular cuisine in France, causing controversy in New York over whether or not it's cannibalism.[44]
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.[45]
Gallery
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Portrait of Mole Men's evolution in the hideout.
References
- ↑ Krill's in-game voice line (select): "Don't mind Maurice, he's not chatty around new people."
- ↑ Krill's in-game voice line (kill Vindicta mid-air): "No, Maurice, it was not a lucky shot!"
- ↑ Krill's in-game voice line (select): "There's nothing Maurice can't claw through."
- ↑ Holliday's in-game voice line (killed M&K): "Glad that went my way. Mole men are no joke."
- ↑ Mo & Krill's Burrow ability
- ↑ Vindicta's background
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Raven's background
- ↑ Sinclair's background
- ↑ 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?"
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ 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"."
- ↑
Sapphire Flame's in-game 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."
- ↑ Vindicta And Kelvin Conversation 1 - "So, you're a wight." -
"Ehh, some people say Revenant, but... I'm not sure if there's really a difference." - "I understand. I just stick with "ghost" for simplicity's sake."
- ↑ Drifter's background: "An ancient vampire roaming across America, the nameless monstrosity known as The Drifter has been preying on the living for generations."
- ↑ Drifter's in-game voice line (killed Mina): "The Vampire Nation is a Ponzi scheme, Mina! The sooner you realize that, the better."
- ↑ Drifter's background: "Unlike most vampires, Drifter doesn’t value finery or titles and has naked contempt for vampiric laws and tradition."
- ↑
The Doorman's in-game voice line (taunt Drifter): "It wont be long before you find yourself feeling something that’s eluded you for centuries: fear."
- ↑ Mina's voice lines indicate that her fiancé was
Pocket, who suffered an assassination attempt by Calico 5 years before the events of the game.
- ↑ Mina's background: "They had to think big. They had to think outside of the box. They had to promise their daughter immortality."
- ↑ Mina's in-game voice line (killed Warden): "I've seen Vampire Elders with a smaller stick up their ass."
- ↑ Drifter's in-game voice line (select): "The elders of New Amsterdam are soft, clinging to archaic titles like they grant them real power."
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ Mina's in-game voice line (select): "I'm tired of being at the bottom of the vampiric social ladder."
- ↑ Mina's background: "It took a small fortune, but eventually they found a vampire who was willing to turn her."
- ↑ Mina's in-game voice line (killed Haze): "I'm not worried about the OSIC. Vampires are a protected species."
- ↑ Mina's in-game voice line (killed Venator): "Leave the Vampire Nation alone!"
- ↑ Drifter's in-game voice line (killed Venator): "When's the Vatican gonna give up?"
- ↑ 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..."
- ↑ 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?"
- ↑ Holliday's Visual Novel - Chapter 1 - Larry: "It would have been a lot faster if you just took an airship." - Holliday: "Yeah, but that would have meant getting on an airship."
- ↑ 2024-08-31 - Yoshi; 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)"
- ↑ Calico And Vindicta Conversation 3
- ↑ Vindicta's Crow Familiar ability
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ Newscaster seasonal headline 22 - "The New York Municipal Coven is looking for volunteers to spend time with stray familiars in their Soho shelter."
- ↑ Ivy And Victor Conversation 1
- ↑ Bebop And Kelvin Conversation 2 - "I was summoned into existence by an act of craftsmanship, willpower and sacrifice. There is a clear path that someone could replicate."
- ↑ 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."
- ↑
Abrams' in-game voice line (killed Bebop): "Took out the scrap golem."
- ↑
Amber Hand's in-game voice line (ally Bebop killstreak): "Oh, how they fear the scrap golem!"
- ↑ Bebop And McGinnis Conversation 3
- ↑
Viscous' background: "For the most part, the things that escaped this astral gate were benign (like Nessie)."
- ↑ Newscaster headline 49 - "New York natives hoped that magic would help solve the city's rat problems. Sadly, it only made them stronger.
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ 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?"
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