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{{Unreleased}}[[File:Geist VN cover.png|thumb|Cover art]]
'''The Binding of Oathkeeper''' is a Deadlock [[Visual Novels|visual novel]] starring [[Lady Geist]].
[[File:Oathkeeper menu.png|thumb|In-game menu]]
'''''The Binding of Oathkeeper''''' is an upcoming ''[[Deadlock]]'' [[Visual Novels|visual novel]] starring [[Lady Geist]].
 
The novel is accessible in-game through the [[Console commands|console command]] <code>citadel_book_open 1</code>. The novel is playable with audio, but the images have been removed and only the first chapter is unlocked. An earlier build with images has been archived on [https://youtu.be/nn_C9nQ_Ri0?si=EKGxi58GCO-9-3r1 YouTube.]
 
See also: [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription]]
 
{{#ev:youtube|nn_C9nQ_Ri0|360|description=Full visual novel on YouTube}}
== Characters ==
 
* {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}}
* {{HeroIcon|Dynamo}}
* {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}}
* {{HeroIcon|Infernus}}
* {{HeroIcon|Abrams}}
* {{HeroIcon|Bebop}}
* [[Oathkeeper]]
* [[Johann Geist (Jr.)]]
* [[Johann Geist]]
* [[Maximilian Fairfax]]
* [[Ms. Shelly]]
* [[Minor characters#Hank|Hank]]


== Chapters ==
== Chapters ==
Due to the branching nature of the visual novel, the chapters aren't listed here strictly in chronological order. For example, Chapter 1 leads to a choice between Chapter 2A and 2B, Chapter 2B leads to a choice between Chapter 3B and 3C, and so on. Youtuber [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVT6z40Yx_2_qKMkkBXBRT8UMuym6xvDA Dedlocko] has edited videos of the visual novel paths in the intended narrative order.
{{#ev:youtube|4lgvV0MueHY|360|description=Visual novel path "A" in intended order}}
Some of the endings aren't listed in the in-game visual novel UI, and as such it isn't clear if they will be available in the final version of the visual novel.


=== Chapter 1 ===
=== Chapter 1 ===
'''1 - The Oathkeeper Problem'''


''Lady Geist discovers that the ward keeping a malevolent spirit known as [[Oathkeeper]] bound to her is weakening.''
* 1 - The Oathkeeper Problem


[[Johann Geist|Johann]] visits Geist at her apartment. Geist hides the blood of her most recent victim under the rug. She complains that Oathkeeper is growing more restless and hungry. Johann analyses her ward and concludes that it is weakening. Johann and Geist look for ways to build a new ward, or an alternative to control Oathkeeper.
Lady Geist discovers that the ward keeping a malevolent spirit known as [[Oathkeeper]] bound to her is weakening.


=== Chapter 2 ===
=== Chapter 2 ===
'''2a - Party Planning'''


''Geist meets with [[Dynamo|Professor Dynamo]] to host a symposium on wards.''
* 2a - Party Planning


'''2b - Understanding Oathkeeper'''
Geist meets with [[Dynamo|Professor Dynamo]] to host a symposium on wards.


''Geist meets with [[Johann Geist|Johann]] to discuss Oathkeeper.''
* 2b - Understanding Oathkeeper
 
Geist meets with [[Johann Geist|Johann]] to discuss Oathkeeper.


=== Chapter 3 ===
=== Chapter 3 ===
'''3a - The Gala'''


''Geist has an encounter with someone who can help her.''
* 3a - The Gala


'''3b - Hunger Strike'''
Geist has an encounter with someone who can help her.


''Geist threatens Oathkeeper in order to get him to agree to finding a new host.''
* 3b - Hunger Strike


'''3c - A New Deal'''
Geist threatens Oathkeeper in order to get him to agree to finding a new host.


''Geist dreams of the day she made her original deal with Oathkeeper.''
* 3c - A New Deal
 
Geist dreams of the day she made her original deal with Oathkeeper.


=== Chapter 4 ===
=== Chapter 4 ===
'''4a - Humble Pie'''


''Geist apologizes to [[McGinnis]].''
* 4a - Humble Pie


'''4b - Revelation'''
Geist apologizes to [[McGinnis]].


''Geist meets with [[Abrams|Detective Abrams]].''
* 4b - Revelation


'''4c - Decisions Decisions'''
Geist meets with [[Abrams|Detective Abrams]].


''Geist considers her options in pawning off Oathkeeper.''
* 4c - Decisions Decisions


'''4d - Tea Time'''
Geist considers her options in pawning off Oathkeeper.


''Geist reveals to Johann the lengths she will go to in order to ensure her survival.''
* 4d - Tea Time


'''4e - Paying off the tab'''
Geist reveals to Johann the lengths she will go to in order to ensure her survival.


''Geist tries to work off 50 years of life that she hadn't paid Oathkeeper for.''
* 4e - Paying off the tab
 
Geist tries to work off 50 years of life that she hadn't paid Oathkeeper for.


=== Chapter 5 ===
=== Chapter 5 ===
'''5a - A New Ward'''
''Geist's ward receives an upgrade courtesy of McGinnis.''
'''5b - The Binding of Two'''


''Geist and Abrams ask the Patrons to bind Oathkeeper to the Tome.''
* 5a - A New Ward


'''5c - Deal with the Devil'''
Geist's ward receives an upgrade courtesy of McGinnis.


''Geist tries to make [[Maximilian Fairfax]] an irresistible offer.''
* 5b - The Binding of Two


'''5d - The Last Temptation of Geist'''
Geist and Abrams ask the Patrons to bind Oathkeeper to the Tome.


''Geist encounters [[Minor characters|Ms. Shelly]]. (Endings: Ignore the words of Shelly Fisher; Perpetuate the Cycle; Break the Cycle)''
* 5c - Deal with the Devil


'''5g - The Sacrifice'''
Geist tries to make [[Maximilian Fairfax]] an irresistable offer.


''Geist decides Johann's fate. (Endings: Sacrifice Him; Be Selfless)''
* 5d - The Last Temptation of Geist


'''5i - All Good Things'''
Geist encounters [[Minor characters|Ms. Shelly]]. (Endings: Ignore the words of Shelly Fisher; Perpetuate the Cycle; Break the Cycle)


''Geist makes peace with Oathkeeper and herself.''
* 5g - The Sacrifice


== Gallery ==
Geist decides Johann's fate. (Endings: Sacrifice Him; Be Selfless)
<gallery>
File:Geist VN art.png|[[Lady Geist]]
File:Geist gala dress VN.png|Lady Geist - Gala dress
File:Geist aged VN.png|Lady Geist - Aged
File:Geist VN McGinnis ward.png|Lady Geist - McGinnis' Ward ending
File:Abrams visual novel.png|[[Abrams]]
File:Abrams visual novel shirt.png|Abrams - without coat
File:Dynamo VN.png|[[Dynamo]]
File:Dynamo tuxedo VN.png|Dynamo - Tuxedo
File:Infernus VN.png|[[Infernus]]
File:McGinnis VN.png|[[McGinnis]]
File:McGinnis dress.png|McGinnis - Dress
File:Bebop visual novel.png|[[Bebop]]
File:Oathkeeper.png|[[Oathkeeper]]
File:Maximilian Fairfax jpg.png|[[Maximilian Fairfax]]
File:Maximilian Oathkeeper.png|Maximilian Fairfax - Oathkeeper host ending
File:Shelly Fisher Visual.png|[[Shelly Fisher|Ms. Shelly]]
File:Geist Tombstone.png|Geist's family tombstone
File:Jezebels vn.png|''Jezebel's'' bar
</gallery>


== Credits ==
* 5i - All Good Things


* [[Steve Jaros]] - Writer
Geist makes peace with Oathkeeper and herself.
* [[Maren Nerei]] - Artist
* [[Lady Santos]] - Artist


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
 
The Binding of Oathkeeper is accessible in-game through the command <code>citadel_book_open 1</code>. The novel is fully playable with audio, but the images have been removed. An earlier build with images has been archived on [https://youtu.be/nn_C9nQ_Ri0?si=EKGxi58GCO-9-3r1 Youtube.]
* [[Dynamo]] in the visual novel was voiced by Fred Tatasciore, as his regular voice actor, John Patrick Lowrie, was not available for recording. These voice lines have since been re-recorded with John.<ref>2025-02-25 - [[Kaori (developer)|Kaori]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"Fred just was stepping in to record temp stuff when JPL was unable to record so it was always going to be replaced"''</ref>
 
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