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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 An earlier build with images has been archived on [https://youtu.be/nn_C9nQ_Ri0?si=EKGxi58GCO-9-3r1 YouTube.] | 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 An earlier build with images has been archived on [https://youtu.be/nn_C9nQ_Ri0?si=EKGxi58GCO-9-3r1 YouTube.] | ||
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See also: [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription]] | |||
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== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
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* [[Maximilian Fairfax]] | * [[Maximilian Fairfax]] | ||
* [[Ms. Shelly]] | * [[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. | 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. | ||
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=== 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.'' | ''Lady Geist discovers that the ward keeping a malevolent spirit known as [[Oathkeeper]] bound to her is weakening.'' | ||
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=== Chapter 2 === | === Chapter 2 === | ||
'''2a - Party Planning''' | |||
''Geist meets with [[Dynamo|Professor Dynamo]] to host a symposium on wards.'' | ''Geist meets with [[Dynamo|Professor Dynamo]] to host a symposium on wards.'' | ||
'''2b - Understanding Oathkeeper''' | |||
''Geist meets with [[Johann Geist|Johann]] to discuss 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.'' | ''Geist has an encounter with someone who can help her.'' | ||
'''3b - Hunger Strike''' | |||
''Geist threatens Oathkeeper in order to get him to agree to finding a new host.'' | ''Geist threatens Oathkeeper in order to get him to agree to finding a new host.'' | ||
'''3c - A New Deal''' | |||
''Geist dreams of the day she made her original deal with Oathkeeper.'' | ''Geist dreams of the day she made her original deal with Oathkeeper.'' | ||
=== Chapter 4 === | === Chapter 4 === | ||
'''4a - Humble Pie''' | |||
''Geist apologizes to [[McGinnis]].'' | ''Geist apologizes to [[McGinnis]].'' | ||
'''4b - Revelation''' | |||
''Geist meets with [[Abrams|Detective Abrams]].'' | ''Geist meets with [[Abrams|Detective Abrams]].'' | ||
'''4c - Decisions Decisions''' | |||
''Geist considers her options in pawning off Oathkeeper.'' | ''Geist considers her options in pawning off Oathkeeper.'' | ||
'''4d - Tea Time''' | |||
''Geist reveals to Johann the lengths she will go to in order to ensure her survival.'' | ''Geist reveals to Johann the lengths she will go to in order to ensure her survival.'' | ||
'''4e - Paying off the tab''' | |||
''Geist tries to work off 50 years of life that she hadn't paid Oathkeeper for.'' | ''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.'' | ''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.'' | ''Geist and Abrams ask the Patrons to bind Oathkeeper to the Tome.'' | ||
'''5c - Deal with the Devil''' | |||
''Geist tries to make [[Maximilian Fairfax]] an irresistible offer.'' | ''Geist tries to make [[Maximilian Fairfax]] an irresistible offer.'' | ||
'''5d - The Last Temptation of Geist''' | |||
''Geist encounters [[Minor characters|Ms. Shelly]]. (Endings: Ignore the words of Shelly Fisher; Perpetuate the Cycle; Break the Cycle)'' | ''Geist encounters [[Minor characters|Ms. Shelly]]. (Endings: Ignore the words of Shelly Fisher; Perpetuate the Cycle; Break the Cycle)'' | ||
'''5g - The Sacrifice''' | |||
''Geist decides Johann's fate. (Endings: Sacrifice Him; Be Selfless)'' | ''Geist decides Johann's fate. (Endings: Sacrifice Him; Be Selfless)'' | ||
'''5i - All Good Things''' | |||
''Geist makes peace with Oathkeeper and herself.'' | ''Geist makes peace with Oathkeeper and herself.'' | ||
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File:Shelly Fisher Visual.png|[[Shelly Fisher|Ms. Shelly]] | File:Shelly Fisher Visual.png|[[Shelly Fisher|Ms. Shelly]] | ||
File:Geist Tombstone.png|Geist's family tombstone | File:Geist Tombstone.png|Geist's family tombstone | ||
File:Jezebels vn.png|''Jezebel's'' bar | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Credits == | |||
* [[Steve Jaros]] - Writer | |||
* [[Maren Nerei]] - Artist | |||
* [[Lady Santos]] - Artist | |||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* [[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]]; 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> | * [[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> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
== Navigation == | |||
{{Lore Navbox}} | {{Lore Navbox}} | ||
[[Category:Lore]] | [[Category:Lore]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:59, 7 August 2026
The Binding of Oathkeeper is an upcoming Deadlock visual novel starring Lady Geist.
The novel is accessible in-game through the console command citadel_book_open 1. 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 YouTube.
See also: The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription
Characters
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Lady Geist
Dynamo
McGinnis
Infernus
Abrams
Bebop- Oathkeeper
- Johann Geist (Jr.)
- Johann Geist
- Maximilian Fairfax
- Ms. Shelly
- Hank
Chapters
[edit | edit source]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 Dedlocko has edited videos of the visual novel paths in the intended narrative 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
[edit | edit source]1 - The Oathkeeper Problem
Lady Geist discovers that the ward keeping a malevolent spirit known as Oathkeeper bound to her is weakening.
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.
Chapter 2
[edit | edit source]2a - Party Planning
Geist meets with Professor Dynamo to host a symposium on wards.
2b - Understanding Oathkeeper
Geist meets with Johann to discuss Oathkeeper.
Chapter 3
[edit | edit source]3a - The Gala
Geist has an encounter with someone who can help her.
3b - Hunger Strike
Geist threatens Oathkeeper in order to get him to agree to finding a new host.
3c - A New Deal
Geist dreams of the day she made her original deal with Oathkeeper.
Chapter 4
[edit | edit source]4a - Humble Pie
Geist apologizes to McGinnis.
4b - Revelation
Geist meets with Detective Abrams.
4c - Decisions Decisions
Geist considers her options in pawning off Oathkeeper.
4d - Tea Time
Geist reveals to Johann the lengths she will go to in order to ensure her survival.
4e - Paying off the tab
Geist tries to work off 50 years of life that she hadn't paid Oathkeeper for.
Chapter 5
[edit | edit source]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.
5c - Deal with the Devil
Geist tries to make Maximilian Fairfax an irresistible offer.
5d - The Last Temptation of Geist
Geist encounters Ms. Shelly. (Endings: Ignore the words of Shelly Fisher; Perpetuate the Cycle; Break the Cycle)
5g - The Sacrifice
Geist decides Johann's fate. (Endings: Sacrifice Him; Be Selfless)
5i - All Good Things
Geist makes peace with Oathkeeper and herself.
Gallery
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Lady Geist - Gala dress -
Lady Geist - Aged -
Lady Geist - McGinnis' Ward ending -
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Abrams - without coat -
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Dynamo - Tuxedo -
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McGinnis - Dress -
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Maximilian Fairfax - Oathkeeper host ending -
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Geist's family tombstone -
Jezebel's bar
Credits
[edit | edit source]- Steve Jaros - Writer
- Maren Nerei - Artist
- Lady Santos - Artist
Trivia
[edit | edit source]- 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.[1]
References
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