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=== Lore === | === Lore === | ||
Paradox has a few motivations in the ritual, the main one being to prove | Paradox has a few motivations in the ritual, the main one being to prove herself to the [[Paradox Organisation]], partially for bragging rights.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Paradox Start): ''"Complete the ritual, and be the envy of your fellows in Paradox!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Paradox Start): ''"This is the moment you've been waiting for. To prove to the world you're as good as you claim to be. Don't let yourself down. Summon the Hidden King!"''</ref><ref name=":2">{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Paradox Start): ''"You seek the validation of your colleagues, Paradox? Then steal the crown of the Hidden King and become legend!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Post-Game|voice line]] (Post-Game Ping): ''"Can't wait to tell the Paradox Council about this."''</ref> It's implied that one of Paradox's goals in the ritual is to steal something from the opposing Patron (such as the {{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s crown) and display it at the [[Paradox Museum]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Post-Game|voice line]] (Post-Game Ping): ''"This is going to make a hell of an exhibit in the museum."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Paradox Start): ''"Paradox. Today marks the greatest heist you've ever performed. Don't fail your King."''</ref><ref name=":2" /> It's also implied that Paradox wants to show that she's fit to lead the Paradox Organisation by completing the ritual.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Hidden King|file=Patron male ally chrono start 01.mp3|context=(Paradox start)|transcription=Once you summon the Hidden King, the other members of Paradox will know why you are fit to lead.}}</ref> Her exact wish is unknown, but there are dozens of possibilities according to the [[Patron|Patrons]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Paradox Start): ''"Paradox, your mind is ablaze with possibilities. I look forward to seeing what you claim as your reward for completing the ritual."''</ref> | ||
Not much is known about Paradox herself. She's Scottish and a "bored rich person",<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Paradox|quote1=This may surprise you, Haze, but as a Scottish woman I don't particularly give a shit about American artifacts.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Lady Geist|number=3|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=I'm assuming your ilk likes to brag about what they stole.|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=We're a bunch of bored rich people, of course we brag about what we stole.}}</ref> who gladly gave up her identity to join the Paradox Organisation.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"I gave up my name to join Paradox. And it's a choice I would gladly make again."''</ref> The helmet Paradox wears can be taken off (as it's just a mask),<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Holliday|number=3|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=How often do you take the mask off?|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=You think I keep this on all the time?}}</ref> but what Paradox does in her free time is unknown. | Not much is known about Paradox herself. She's Scottish and a "bored rich person",<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Paradox|quote1=This may surprise you, Haze, but as a Scottish woman I don't particularly give a shit about American artifacts.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Lady Geist|number=3|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=I'm assuming your ilk likes to brag about what they stole.|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=We're a bunch of bored rich people, of course we brag about what we stole.}}</ref> who gladly gave up her identity to join the Paradox Organisation.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"I gave up my name to join Paradox. And it's a choice I would gladly make again."''</ref> The helmet Paradox wears can be taken off (as it's just a mask),<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Holliday|number=3|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=How often do you take the mask off?|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=You think I keep this on all the time?}}</ref> but what Paradox does in her free time is unknown. | ||