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A '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a deity which takes the form of a large metallic golem. Each team’s base houses a Patron, and victory is secured by defeating the opposing team's Patron, completing the ritual. The Patrons' avatars are spherical, with a golden, mask-like face, and can magically levitate above the ground. During gameplay, the Patrons will comment on player performance, announce any major events, and offer boons that allow players to [[Level|level up]]. | A '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a deity which takes the form of a large metallic golem. Each team’s base houses a Patron, and victory is secured by defeating the opposing team's Patron, completing the ritual. The Patrons' avatars are spherical, with a golden, mask-like face, and can magically levitate above the ground. During gameplay, the Patrons will comment on player performance, announce any major events, and offer boons that allow players to [[Level|level up]]. | ||
The two Patrons are the [[ | The two Patrons are the [[Hidden King]] and the [[Archmother]]. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
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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]] | ||
There are other Patrons besides the | 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> | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:The Hidden King.png|The Hidden King | |||
File:The Archmother.png|The Archmother | |||
File:Hidden king art.png|Hidden King artwork | |||
File:Archmother art.png|Archmother artwork | |||
File:Hidden King.png|Hidden King icon | |||
File:Archmother.png|Archmother icon | |||
File:Patron.png|Patron artwork | File:Patron.png|Patron artwork | ||
File:Amber Hand Patron.png|Amber Hand Patron | File:Amber Hand Patron.png|Amber Hand Patron | ||
File:Sapphire Flame Patron.png|Sapphire Flame Patron | File:Sapphire Flame Patron.png|Sapphire Flame Patron | ||
File:NPC neon prime Titan.png|[[Neon Prime]] Titan (Patron) | File:NPC neon prime Titan.png|[[Neon Prime]] Titan (Patron) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* The Patrons were originally named the '''Amber Hand''' and '''Sapphire Flame'''. | |||
* Based on game files and voice lines, another proposed rename for the Patrons was the '''Broken Crown''' and the '''Guided Hand'''. | |||
* The Hidden King's voice actor was recast in the [[Old Gods, New Blood]] update. | |||
* In ''[[Neon Prime]]'', the Patron was called '''Titan''', and the Weakened Patron was the '''Core'''. The Patrons are still called "Titans" in the game files. | * In ''[[Neon Prime]]'', the Patron was called '''Titan''', and the Weakened Patron was the '''Core'''. The Patrons are still called "Titans" in the game files. | ||
* The Patron damage to the player is listed as "Condemned by the Patron" in the damage report. | * The Patron damage to the player is listed as "Condemned by the Patron" in the damage report. | ||
* The text across the Patron's | * The text across the old Patron model's reads [[File:Patron playtest crest.png|thumb|The Patron's crest]] | ||
<blockquote>KILOZS BOTAREX UNDT VOXT DIOKOTOS DEOS TOPAX DE OS HOLINAS UXFAXT TOV LIMOT OBERXO | <blockquote>KILOZS BOTAREX UNDT VOXT DIOKOTOS DEOS TOPAX DE OS HOLINAS UXFAXT TOV LIMOT OBERXO | ||