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This page contains spoilers for Lady Geist's visual novel, The Binding of Oathkeeper.
Background
See Lady Geist/Lore for more story content.
“Once, Lady Jeanne Geist was the toast of the town. But as time passed and her beauty faded she found herself further and further from her glory days in High Society until finally she was nothing more than a frail woman in a nursing home, telling stories of a glorious past. And that’s when Oathkeeper revealed himself. A powerful spirit from another plane, Oathkeeper offered her a path to reclaim her past glories… he could restore her youth; all she had to do was drain the essence of the living to sustain herself.
Geist was torn. Obviously murder was ghoulish business, and undoubtedly Oathkeeper was not an entity that could be trusted… but still, the thought of having a second chance of reliving her youth was too good to pass up. And so she concocted a plan: after making a pact with Oathkeeper she would bind and ward him, limiting his influence and pull over her. Oathkeeper would still get fed; but on her terms, not his.
However, as years have turned to decades; the strength of the Ward has weakened, and Oathkeeper hungers more than he ever has in the past…
Overview
Lady Geist is one of the playable heroes in Deadlock. While her exact motivations change depending on what path she takes in The Binding of Oathkeeper, Lady Geist's main goal in the ritual is to prevent Oathkeeper from breaking free and killing her.[1][2][3][4]
Lady Geist has an old grudge against the Paradox Organisation after they stole one of her husband's paintings 50 years ago.[5][6][7]
Lady Geist holds her public image in extremely high regard.[8][9][10][11]
Lady Geist is fashionable and well-versed in notable haberdasheries and brands.[12][13][14]
Lady Geist seems to own a foundation for homeless people.[15] Johann Geist used to take her to "hundreds" of fundraisers in the past.[16]
Lady Geist enjoys going to Jezebel's and offers to help prevent the bar from being shut down by the Alchemy Bureau.[17][18][19] She used to like the Baroness Hotel, but believes their "standards went to hell".[20][21] Lady Geist visited the Paradox Museum once, and thought it was "cliché and overwrought".[22]
It's implied that, had Lady Geist made her deal with Oathkeeper transparent, she would've been hunted down by the Baxter Society.[23] The OSIC are aware of her deal with Oathkeeper and are keeping an eye on her, but haven't sent a Sandman after her yet.[24][25][26]
Lady Geist's gun was a gift from Johann Geist.[27]
Lady Geist's hair smells vaguely like flowers.[28]
Biography
Lady Jeanne Geist (married name) was born in France in 1815. She married German artist Johann Geist, and moved to America at some point in her life.[29] Jeanne and Johann had a son named Walter in 1850, and Johann died in 1880.[30]
Circa 1890s, when Jeanne was around 84 years old, the first Maelstrom happened, bringing various supernatural forces to Earth, and the spirit Oathkeeper was one of them.
Circa 1890s, when Jeanne was an old lady in a nursing home, the first Maelstrom happened, alerting the public to the existence of the supernatural.[31] At this time, the spirit Oathkeeper approached Jeanne with an offer: Jeanne would make a pact with Oathkeeper to regain her youth in exchange for draining the life of others. She was initially reluctant, but accepted the deal on the grounds that she would choose who dies. However, with the help of Walter, she made a ward to keep Oathkeeper under control. As the ward was "against the spirit of the deal," Oathkeeper promised to make Jeanne suffer if he ever broke free. After Walter died, the responsibilities of maintaining the ward fell on his son, Johann "Jr.", who maintains the ward to the current day.
Now, 50 years after her initial pact and on the eve of the second Maelstrom, Geist has to decide how she'll deal with Oathkeeper, and whether she'll continue to kill others to stay young or accept her natural aging and eventual death.[32]
As the ward containing Oathkeeper is weakening, Lady Geist has to kill more frequently to stay young, going from being able to kill one person to last throughout "swimsuit season", to only getting 2 months of youth for killing three people. Her main victims are usually the homeless.[33][34]
Personality
Lady Geist is
While cruel, she does show signs of kindness towards
-Lady Geist is mean
-How she views the world (Paradox Museum, Baroness Hotel)
-How other characters generally view Geist
Character Relationships
Lady Geist is often seen as a
-How characters see Lady Geist
Established relationships
-Johann Geist
-Johann Geist Jr.
As someone who frequents Jezebel's, Lady Geist is friends with Infernus and Hank.[32]
Lady Geist refers to Infernus as "Fern" and "her bartender".[35][36] She likes Infernus' recipe of gin and tonic.[37]
As Jezebel's is under threat of closure, Lady Geist offers to help Infernus save the bar.[38] In one pathway in The Binding of Oathkeeper, Lady Geist gives Oathkeeper to Hank on the promise of providing the resources needed to keep the bar open.[39]
Kelvin's Arctic expedition was funded by Lady Geist.[40][41] Lady Geist takes great offense if Kelvin is on the enemy team.[42][43]
Character interactions
- Lady Geist has an old grudge against
Paradox.[44] Paradox has stolen one of her husband's paintings.[45][46] - Lady Geist likes
Mirage and wants to talk to Nashala.[47][48][49] - Lady Geist finds
Shiv attractive and asks to have a drink with him after the ritual.[50][51] - Lady Geist is disgusted by
Mo & Krill.[52][53] - Lady Geist recognises
Pocket, but doesn't know that they're Arin Fairfax.[54][55] - Lady Geist says
Calico "reeks of new money".[56] She doesn't like Calico's cat, Ava.[57]
- Lady Geist believes
Mina has "potential" and respects her ambition.[59][60] - Lady Geist exclusively refers to
Billy as "William". She refuses to call him Billy.[61] - Lady Geist offers to introduce
Victor to Johann Jr. to see if he can help Victor before his condition starts to get worse.[62] 
Drifter and Oathkeeper know each other. Drifter wants Lady Geist to set Oathkeeper free.[63][64]
Holliday threatens to stay in New York to find out and uncover Lady Geist's crimes.[65]- Billy hates Lady Geist for being upper-class.[66][67]
Vyper wants to steal Lady Geist's earrings.[68][69]- Mina adores everything about Lady Geist.[70][71][72] Mina wants to dress Geist for the Met Gala.[73]
Celeste thinks Lady Geist is a "cutie" with great hair.[74]
Venator wants to cut off Lady Geist's arm containing Oathkeeper.[75]- Calico,[76]
Graves,[77] 
Grey Talon,[78] Mirage[79] and 
Seven,[80] think that Lady Geist was foolish to make a deal with Oathkeeper.
The Binding of Oathkeeper
-Brief summary of each pathway (might be better to link the VN page instead)
Removed/Old Lore
-Might not be anything for her current character here yet, but this section is necessary for characters like Shiv or Infernus in the future.
Neon Prime - Ghost
-Summary of Ghost/Spectre in Neon Prime
References
- ↑
Hidden King's in-game voice line (Lady Geist start): "Time is running out, Lady Geist. Summon the Hidden King before Oathkeeper breaks free."
- ↑
Archmother's in-game voice line (Lady Geist start): "Lady Geist. Your condition demands a permanent solution. Summon the Archmother, and let her help you."
- ↑
Lady Geist's in-game voice line (pre-game ping): "Soon I'll be free of you, Oathkeeper."
- ↑
The Doorman's in-game voice line (taunt Lady Geist): "That ward on your arm won’t hold forever, Geist. Oathkeeper is coming for you."
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Paradox) - "I've waited 50 years for this."
- ↑ Lady Geist And Paradox Conversation 1
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Paradox) - "First my husband. Now me. When will Paradox stay out of my life?"
- ↑ Lady Geist And Seven Conversation 2 - "I can't believe I'm about to be seen with a criminal." - "I think public image is the least of your worries." - "It's the only thing to worry about. If I die, I won't have to deal with the shame of associating with you."
- ↑ Lady Geist And Vindicta Conversation 2 -
"It's unbelievable. I was killed because people thought I was someone like you. Meanwhile, you're an actual monster, and you get to run around like the belle of the ball." - "That's because I am the belle of the ball."
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (Happy): "I'll be the talk of the town!"
- ↑ Lady Geist And Victor Conversation 3
- ↑ Lady Geist And Wraith Conversation 2
- ↑ Lady Geist And Pocket Conversation 3 - "Who did you rob for that overcoat?" - "Excuse me?" - "That jacket is a Kelsey Evans. There's no way someone like you could afford it. Who did you rob?"
- ↑ Lady Geist And Dynamo Conversation 1
- ↑ Lady Geist And Pocket Conversation 1 - "You were one of the urchins my foundation paraded around for good press, weren't you?"
- ↑ Lady Geist And McGinnis Conversation 1 -
"I was talking about pretending to be interested in people at fundraisers. I've seen you work the room at Fairfax's parties, it's... something else." - "Oh. Johann dragged me to hundreds of those before. It's second nature."
- ↑ Lady Geist And Infernus Conversation 1 - "I'm assuming there will be a celebration at Jezebel's after we win?" -
"You know it."
- ↑ Lady Geist And Infernus Conversation 2
- ↑ The Binding of Oathkeeper - Chapter 5e
- ↑ Lady Geist And The Doorman Conversation 1
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed The Doorman): "The Baroness is a shell of its past glory."
- ↑ Lady Geist And Paradox Conversation 2
- ↑ Lady Geist And Grey Talon Conversation 3 - "You know... You're lucky. If the Baxter Society knew about your arrangement with Oathkeeper, they probably would have put you in the ground." - "Don't be dramatic. The Baxter Society hunts rampaging monsters, not spirits under lock and key." - "Oathkeeper's not the rampaging monster."
- ↑ Lady Geist And Haze Conversation 1 -
"The Oathkeeper issue needs to be resolved, Lady Geist." - "It will be." - "Good. If it's not, the OSIC will have to intervene."
- ↑ Lady Geist And Haze Conversation 3 - "Don't worry Lady Geist, I'm not here for you today." - "Today?" - "Forget I said anything."
- ↑ The Binding of Oathkeeper - Chapter 3b - Lady Geist: "What good is eternal life if I spend it in an OSIC oubliette? And we both know that's exactly where I would end up if I gave in to your every whim."
- ↑ Lady Geist And Holliday Conversation 1 - "Nice gun." - "It was a gift from my husband."
- ↑ Lady Geist And Viscous Conversation 3 -
"I don't have a nose, but if I did, I bet your hair would smell like flowers." - "It... kind of does, actually."
- ↑ Newscaster's in-game voice line - "The Museum of Modern Art recently announced a special gallery showcasing the work of late German artist Johann Geist."
- ↑ The Binding of Oathkeeper - Chapter 5h - Geist family grave
- ↑ Vindicta's background: "Vindicta got a second chance of life when her spirit was brought back to the mortal plane during the first Maelstrom (the event that introduced the supernatural to the public at large)."
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 The Binding of Oathkeeper
- ↑ The Binding of Oathkeeper - Chapter 3b - Oathkeeper: "My power-" - Lady Geist: "Is weakening. You think I haven't noticed? Last year, I could kill a vagrant and enjoy the rest of swimsuit season. Now the same hobo would barely last me a drive to The Hamptons."
- ↑ The Binding of Oathkeeper - Chapter 4e
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Infernus mid ult): "Sorry, Fern. I'll give you a nice tip tomorrow."
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (ally Infernus killed): "They killed my bartender!"
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Infernus) - "Ugh. He was the only one who knew how to make a proper gin and tonic. Pity."
- ↑ Lady Geist And Infernus Conversation 2
- ↑ The Binding of Oathkeeper - Chapter 5e
- ↑ Lady Geist And Kelvin Conversation 1 -
"I never got to say thank you for you patronage, Lady Geist." - "Sarcasm doesn't suit you, Kelvin." - "I'm serious! Obviously, the expedition didn't go as planned, but we wouldn't have had the opportunity were it not for your funding."
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Kelvin): "Consider this the official removal of my funding."
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (kill Kelvin): "Fighting for them?! After everything I have done for you?!"
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (kill Kelvin): "How dare you oppose me, Kelvin!"
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Paradox) - "I've waited 50 years for this."
- ↑ Lady Geist And Paradox Conversation 1
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Paradox) - "First my husband. Now me. When will Paradox stay out of my life?"
- ↑ Lady Geist And Mirage Conversation 3 - "Good help is hard to find. Nashala is lucky to have you." - "It's an honor to serve her." - "Oh, I like you."
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Mirage): "At least he was a gentleman."
- ↑ Lady Geist And Mirage Conversation 2
- ↑ Lady Geist And Shiv Conversation 3 - "You managed to make a pompadour look attractive." - "Wait til you see me stab somethin’." - "Darling, you're a delight."
- ↑ Lady Geist And Shiv Conversation 1
- ↑ Lady Geist And Mo & Krill Conversation 3 - "It's nice to meet you, Lady Geist!" - "Ugh. It talks."
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Mo & Krill): "Wretched little creature."
- ↑ Lady Geist And Pocket Conversation 1 - "You were one of the urchins my foundation paraded around for good press, weren't you?"
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Pocket): "They looked familiar."
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line - "Ugh. She reeked of new money."
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line - "That cat is revolting."
- ↑ Lady Geist And Wraith Conversation
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (Killed Mina) - "She has... Potential."
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (Killed Mina): "She has my ambition... But not my talent, I'm afraid."
- ↑ Lady Geist And Billy Conversation 1 - "What do I call you?" - "Not like you actually give a shit, but my name's Billy." - "No self-respecting man actually wants to be called "Billy"."
- ↑ Lady Geist And Victor Conversation 3
- ↑ Drifter's in-game voice line - "I can't have you putting someone as fun as Oathkeeper under lock and key, Geist."
- ↑ Lady Geist and Drifter conversations
- ↑ Lady Geist And Holliday Conversation 3 - "You're a monster." - "Excuse me?" - "You've done some horrible things, and after I stop the Troubadour, I'm gonna find out what."
- ↑ Lady Geist And Billy Conversation 2
- ↑ Billy's in-game voice line (killed Lady Geist): "You New York elites can all go to hell!"
- ↑ Lady Geist And Vyper Conversation 1
- ↑ Vyper's in-game voice line (killed Lady Geist): "I kinda wanna steal her earrings."
- ↑ Mina's in-game voice line (select) - "I hope I get to work with Lady Geist. She's an icon!"
- ↑ Mina's in-game voice line (Killed Lady Geist) - "I don't care that she tried to kill me. Lady Geist is amazing!"
- ↑ Mina's in-game voice line (huge Soul Exchange): "She. Is. Perfection!"
- ↑ Mina's in-game voice line - "Well, that might have killed my chances of dressing her for the Met Gala."
- ↑ Celeste's in-game voice line (killed Lady Geist): "She was a cutie!.. Evil, but great hair."
- ↑ Venator And Lady Geist Conversation 2 - "When this is over, I'm cutting off your arm."
- ↑ Calico's in-game voice line (killed Lady Geist): "Only a fool would make a deal with Oathkeeper."
- ↑ Graves' in-game voice line (killed Lady Geist): "You were a fool to make a deal with Oathkeeper, Geist."
- ↑ Lady Geist And Grey Talon Conversation 2 - "You were a fool to make a deal with that thing."
- ↑ Mirage's in-game voice line (killed Lady Geist): "I may be Nashala's servant, but you are the Oathkeeper's slave."
- ↑ Lady Geist And Seven Conversation 1 - "I see you're finally adressing your Oathkeeper problem." - "What do you know about Oathkeeper?" - "I know that Faustian Bargains rarely have happy endings."
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