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The Patrons have telepathic powers and can read the thoughts and desires of the heroes (with the exception of [[Warden]]<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Amber Hand|file=patron_male_ally_warden_start_01.mp3|transcription=Warden, you are inscrutable.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Amber Hand|file=patron_male_ally_warden_start_03.mp3|transcription=Warden, how long do you think you can hide your heart from me?}}</ref>), as well as communicate with them during the ritual. They use this knowledge to manipulate the heroes to do their bidding. | The Patrons have telepathic powers and can read the thoughts and desires of the heroes (with the exception of [[Warden]]<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Amber Hand|file=patron_male_ally_warden_start_01.mp3|transcription=Warden, you are inscrutable.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Amber Hand|file=patron_male_ally_warden_start_03.mp3|transcription=Warden, how long do you think you can hide your heart from me?}}</ref>), as well as communicate with them during the ritual. They use this knowledge to manipulate the heroes to do their bidding. | ||
This is the first time in history that humanity has been able to make contact with the Patrons.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_18.mp3|transcription=Could today be the day where humanity makes contact with.. The Patron? Only time will tell.}}</ref> Such rituals used to be impossible, as well as forbidden, before the [[Maelstrom| | This is the first time in history that humanity has been able to make contact with the Patrons.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_18.mp3|transcription=Could today be the day where humanity makes contact with.. The Patron? Only time will tell.}}</ref> Such rituals used to be impossible, as well as forbidden, before the [[Maelstrom|Second Maelstrom]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_79.mp3|transcription=For decades, contact with The Patrons has not only been impossible, but forbidden. But with the Maelstrom upon us that may change!}}</ref> The orders of the Amber Hand and the Sapphire Flame were supposed to safeguard humanity from the Patrons, but recently have changed their objectives.<ref name=":0" />[[File:Patron_VisualNovel_Art.png|thumb|A Patron looming over humans]] | ||
There are other Patrons besides the Hidden King and the Archmother, but they haven't yet made contact with humanity.<ref>2024-09-28 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"There are more than two Patrons, but so far only two are trying to enter our world"''</ref> | There are other Patrons besides the [[Hidden King]] and the [[Archmother]], but they haven't yet made contact with humanity.<ref>2024-09-28 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"There are more than two Patrons, but so far only two are trying to enter our world"''</ref> | ||
The Patrons are familiar with [[the Doorman]], another extraplanar being, and express surprise at seeing him fighting on their behalf.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Amber Hand|file=Patron male ally doorman start 01.mp3|transcription=Oh, I haven't seen you in ages. This should be interesting.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Amber Hand|file=Patron male ally doorman start 02.mp3|transcription=My, my. Well, isn't this a pleasant surprise?}}</ref> The Doorman calls the Patrons "old friends"<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|file=Doorman happy 08.mp3|transcription=It was so nice getting a chance to summon old friends.}}</ref> and refers to them as [[Sapphire Flame|City Mother]] and [[Amber Hand|Amber King]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|file=Doorman ping pre game 03.mp3|transcription=How exciting to see City Mother and the Amber King once more!}}</ref> | The Patrons are familiar with [[the Doorman]], another extraplanar being, and express surprise at seeing him fighting on their behalf.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Amber Hand|file=Patron male ally doorman start 01.mp3|transcription=Oh, I haven't seen you in ages. This should be interesting.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Amber Hand|file=Patron male ally doorman start 02.mp3|transcription=My, my. Well, isn't this a pleasant surprise?}}</ref> The Doorman calls the Patrons "old friends"<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|file=Doorman happy 08.mp3|transcription=It was so nice getting a chance to summon old friends.}}</ref> and refers to them as [[Sapphire Flame|City Mother]] and [[Amber Hand|Amber King]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|file=Doorman ping pre game 03.mp3|transcription=How exciting to see City Mother and the Amber King once more!}}</ref> | ||