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[[The Hidden King]] appears as a shadowy figure with antlers and glowing yellow eyes, bound to a burning wicker man structure. Long, claw-like yellow hands extend from the shadows. His base is a factory filled with large speakers and microphones, and his side of the map features working-class red brick buildings labeled "Downtown". [[The Archmother]] wears a broken mask resembling the head of the Statue of Liberty, her form bound to a crystalline structure. Her base is a museum with a Neoclassic aesthetic, and her side of the map features upper-class white brick buildings labeled "Uptown". | [[The Hidden King]] appears as a shadowy figure with antlers and glowing yellow eyes, bound to a burning wicker man structure. Long, claw-like yellow hands extend from the shadows. His base is a factory filled with large speakers and microphones, and his side of the map features working-class red brick buildings labeled "Downtown". [[The Archmother]] wears a broken mask resembling the head of the Statue of Liberty, her form bound to a crystalline structure. Her base is a museum with a Neoclassic aesthetic, and her side of the map features upper-class white brick buildings labeled "Uptown". | ||
During gameplay, | During gameplay, a herald speaks on behalf of the Patrons to their teams, commenting on player performance, announcing major events, and offering boons that allow players to [[Level|level up]]. | ||
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Once the ritual is completed, the Patrons can grant one wish to each hero who helped summon them.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']] - [https://youtu.be/nn_C9nQ_Ri0?si=HPiD-NYhX4-d35sn&t=1269 Chapter 5B]</ref>. The specifics of the Patron's powers and their limitations are unclear. | Once the ritual is completed, the Patrons can grant one wish to each hero who helped summon them.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']] - [https://youtu.be/nn_C9nQ_Ri0?si=HPiD-NYhX4-d35sn&t=1269 Chapter 5B]</ref>. The specifics of the Patron's powers and their limitations are unclear. | ||
The Patrons have | The Patrons have heralds who speak on their behalf.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Archmother|quotes=The Archmother/Quotes#Match Start|context=(Viscous match start)|transcription=Everyone looks at you and discounts your value. But not me. And not The Archmother. Complete the ritual, and let her help you.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Archmother|quotes=The Archmother/Quotes|context=(Ally Drifter killstreak)|transcription=Archmother: Accept the gift that The Drifter has laid before us.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Hidden King|quotes=The Hidden King/Quotes|context=(Street Brawl victory)|transcription=Their broken husks make fitting tribute to our king.}}</ref> The heralds have knowledge on the thoughts and desires of the heroes, and can communicate with them telepathically during the ritual. If a hero openly dislikes the Patrons, the herald wants to convince them to direct their anger towards the enemy Patron, as in the case of {{HeroIcon|Warden}} and {{HeroIcon|Venator}}.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Archmother|quotes=The Archmother/Quotes#Match Start|transcription=I know you hate the Archmother, Warden, but today she is not your enemy… she is the path that will lead you to destroying The Hidden King once and for all.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Hidden King|quotes=The Hidden King/Quotes#Match Start|transcription=Venator, I know you have no love for the Hidden King, but the Archmother is a tyrant, and together, we can usurp her.}}</ref> | ||
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]] | 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]] | ||