Editing Wraith/LoreGive feedback

{{HeroTabs}}{{Quotation

| 2 = If you think crime doesn't pay, you are outrageously bad at crime.

}}

Wraith owns a casino, which acts as her main base of operations.<ref name=":5">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Dynamo|number=1}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Haze|number=1|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=You're not here for me, right?|hero_quote2=Haze|quote2=The OSIC isn't concerned with your little casino, Wraith.}}</ref> As part of her business, Wraith lets customers take out markers from her. Her plan usually involves gambling with people until they owe her money, which forces them to take out markers (loans).<ref name=":12">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Billy|number=3|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=So we can find common ground. Share some laughs! Bet on sports games, then hold markers when you can't cover 'em- it's a whole thing, but it starts with building a connection, you know?}}</ref> Wraith claims to have built her criminal organisation herself, rather than inheriting it.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Lady Geist|number=1|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=You know what the difference between us is?|hero_quote2=Lady Geist|quote2=You reek of new money.|hero_quote3=Wraith|quote3=I worked for what I have. It wasn't handed to me.}}</ref> Wraith's criminal organisation doesn't have a name.

Wraith has done business with the [[The Mendoza Syndicate|Mendoza Syndicate]] in the past,<ref name=":16">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Lash|number=1}}</ref> although she dislikes [[Mendoza Syndicate|Mendoza]] himself.<ref name=":17">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Ivy|number=1|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=I'm a big fan of anyone who makes Mendoza's life hell.}}</ref> Wraith shows interest in working with the [[Seventh Moon]],<ref name=":18">{{PageRef|name=Wraith}}'s in-game [[Wraith/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Yamato): ''"We could have been friends, Yamato."''</ref> but ultimately views them as a rival organisation.<ref name=":19">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Billy|number=1|hero_quote1=Billy|quote1=Oh great, I'm with the paper gangster. (...) Lady, you don't wanna be a crime lord, you wanna be a mayor. And while you're kissing babies, the Seventh Moon is gonna eat your lunch.|hero_quote2=Wraith|quote2=Oh, you're a fan of the seventh Moon.|hero_quote3=Billy|quote3=Easy, easy, I didn't say that!}}</ref><ref name=":20">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Wraith|quotes=Wraith/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(killed [[Yamato]])|transcription=You're not getting a foothold in New York.}}</ref> The [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]] are aware of Wraith's business, but aren't interested in dismantling it.<ref name=":6" /> Wraith has bribed some of the [[New York]] police to leave her business alone,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Wraith/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (Wraith buys seasonal T4 item): ''"Hope you gave all the cops on your payroll a nice holiday bonus."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Wraith}}'s in-game [[Wraith/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Holliday): ''"One less cop to bribe!"''</ref> and she isn't concerned about [[Captain Murphy]].<ref name=":7">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Holliday|number=3}}</ref>

Wraith is interested in expanding her criminal organisation and getting into contact with powerful people. She was spotted looking around Spanish Harlem by {{HeroIcon|Ivy}},<ref name=":14">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Ivy|number=2}}</ref> and she wants to get an introduction to [[Maximilian Fairfax]] and {{HeroIcon|Apollo}}'s father.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=McGinnis|number=1|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=You're Fairfax's pet genius, right? (...) Suppose now's not the time to ask for an introduction?}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Apollo|number=2}}</ref> She also plays cards with [[Blackmore Academy]] students.<ref name=":21">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Graves|hero2=Infernus|number=2}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Apollo|number=1}}</ref>

Wraith hosts weekly underground poker games.<ref name=":2">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Abrams|suffix='|file=Abrams kill wraith 04.mp3|context=(killed Wraith)|transcription=This better not kick me out of Sunday's card game.}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Infernus|suffix='|file=Inferno kill wraith 02.mp3|context=(killed Wraith)|transcription=I see you at the game Friday, Wraith.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Wraith}}'s in-game [[Wraith/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"You need to find a craps or poker game? Give me a call."''</ref> She also makes bets on fights in the [[Bear Pit]].<ref name=":0">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Lash|number=2}}</ref>

Wraith is charming and has no qualms with manipulating people to further her goals, which can make others distrustful of her.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":13">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=1|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=I think it's best I keep my distance from Wraith. (...)  I know she wants to pull me back in. I'm afraid I'll listen.}}</ref><ref name=":14" /> She likes to use euphemisms to appear more friendly,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Wraith|quotes=Wraith/Quotes#Select|context=(select)|transcription=I don't appreciate the news labeling some of my services as 'rackets'. Who wouldn't love being protected by me?}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Wraith|quotes=Wraith/Quotes#Select|context=(select)|transcription='Blackmail' sounds so sleazy. I prefer... 'information retention services'.}}</ref> calling herself "a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry" and "Florence Nightingale with a gun".<ref>[[Ivy's visual novel|Ivy's Visual Novel]] - [[Ivy's visual novel/Transcription#3c - Career Day|Chapter 3c]] - {{PageRef|name=Wraith}}: ''"I am a female entrepreneur in a male dominated industry. As far as role models go, I'm basically Florence Nightingale with a gun."''</ref> However, she's also ruthless and will threaten people if they owe money to her or stand in her way, even those she considers friends.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Wraith|quotes=Wraith/Quotes#Select|context=(select)|transcription=Friends are just acquaintances you feel bad for extorting.}}</ref><ref name=":15" /> She's proud of the criminal empire she's built.<ref name=":10">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Lady Geist|number=1|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=You reek of new money.|hero_quote2=Wraith|quote2=I worked for what I have. It wasn't handed to me.}}</ref>

Wraith is a "degenerate gambler"<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Wraith|quotes=Wraith/Quotes#Select|transcription=The great part about being a degenerate gambler is that you get really good at setting up your own action. Broke? Yeah. Bored? Never.}}</ref> because the nerves she gets from gambling make her feel alive.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=Anyone who says they aren't nervous when the stakes are high are either liars or morons.|hero_quote2=Haze|quote2=I thought you were some big gambler.|hero_quote3=Wraith|quote3=That's why I do it. Nerves let you know you're alive.}}</ref> She often offers to make bets with her teammates.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Abrams|number=2}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Vyper|number=3|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=So what, you wanna bet on, uh... how many bullets we go through?|hero_quote2=Wraith|quote2=Obviously. How much do you want to wager? A thousand?}}</ref>

Wraith has a long list of people she wants dead.<ref name=":8">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Vindicta|number=1|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=Have you considered killing people for money? Because, boy, do I have a list for you.|hero_quote2=Vindicta|quote2=I have not.|hero_quote3=Wraith|quote3=You should. I think you'd be great at it. Anyway, you ever want to chat about financial freedom, you let me know.}}</ref> She doesn't care about killing people,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Vindicta|number=1|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=Vindicta. The people you're assassinating...|hero_quote2=Vindicta|quote2=The monsters I'm putting down?|hero_quote3=Wraith|quote3=Yeah- you don't have to equivocate with me, I don't care.}}</ref> although it isn't a recreational thing for her.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Dynamo|number=3|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=Wraith, you're a killer, right?|hero_quote2=Wraith|quote2=I mean, I've killed people, but it's not like a recreational thing for me.}}</ref>

=== Appearance ===

Wraith is a slender black woman. She always keeps her hands in her pockets and uses two mechanical arms to shoot, reload and cast abilities. She has long, straight black hair, tied in a diamond shape with a golden spade pin. Her purple eyes are covered by her black hat, which has a pink band, pink bow and feather, and a purple card. She has an open dark purple striped [[wikipedia:Zoot_suit|zoot suit]] over her shoulders, with pink underside and spade cufflinks, and wears a white collar shirt, purple pants with brown suspenders, brown shoes, and pink bowtie. Her weapon is a modified [[wikipedia:Thompson_submachine_gun|Thompson submachine gun]], also known as a "Tommy Gun" or "Chicago Typewriter".

Wraith and Infernus used to work together while Infernus was a criminal.<ref name=":32">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Wraith|file=Wraith ally inferno burns down objective 01.mp3|context=(ally Infernus destroys objective)|transcription=Feels good working together again, doesn't it?}}</ref> While on the same team, Wraith tries to coax Infernus back into his criminal past.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Wraith}}'s in-game [[Wraith/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (ally Infernus shreds objective): ''"Admit it, Infernus: you're havin' fun!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Wraith}}'s in-game [[Wraith/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (ally Infernus shreds objective): ''"You were born for this, Infernus."''</ref>

 

Wraith believes Infernus' work as a bartender is "boring".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Infernus|number=2}}</ref> She also believes Infernus misses her, but he denies it.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Infernus|number=3|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=It's ok, you can say it. (...) That you miss me.|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=I don't.|hero_quote3=Wraith|quote3=Practice that line more so that next time you say it, I might believe you.}}</ref>

Infernus plays in Wraith's weekly poker game.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Infernus|suffix='|file=Inferno kill wraith 02.mp3|context=(killed Wraith)|transcription=I see you at the game Friday, Wraith.}}</ref> However, he tells {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}} that he wants to stay away from Wraith out of fear of her pulling him back into crime.<ref name=":62">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=1|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=I think it's best I keep my distance from Wraith.|hero_quote2=Mo & Krill|quote2=Afraid she'll want to pull you back in?|hero_quote3=Infernus|quote3=I know she wants to pull me back in. I'm afraid I'll listen.}}</ref>

According to {{HeroIcon|Graves}}, Wraith told Blackmore Academy students that play cards with her about Infernus' criminal past "with the mob".<ref name=":21" />

Mo & Krill play in Wraith's card game and owe money to her.<ref name=":11">[[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Conversations|Mo & Krill and Infernus conversation 1]] - {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}: ''"Fern? Haven't seen you at the game in a while."'' - {{PageRef|name=Infernus}}: ''"I think it's best I keep my distance from Wraith."''</ref><ref name=":15">[[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Conversations|Mo & Krill and Abrams conversation]] - Krill: ''"We owe Wraith money."''</ref> If they're on the same team, Wraith may say she called a favor to have them fighting on her side.<ref name=":9">[[Wraith/Quotes#Conversations|Wraith and Mo & Krill conversation 1]] - {{PageRef|name=Wraith}}: ''"Thanks for comin' along, boys."'' - {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}: ''"How could we say no to forced conscription?"'' - {{PageRef|name=Wraith}}: ''"Hey! Of all the people I could call markers on I chose you, and that should count for something."''</ref> They regard each other as friends.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Wraith|file=Wraith kill krill 02.mp3|context=(killed Mo & Krill)|transcription=I still love you, Mo.}}</ref>

=== [[The Arroyos#Sophia Arroyo|Sophia Arroyo]] ===

Wraith employs {{HeroIcon|Ivy}}'s sister, Sophia Arroyo, to work for Wraith as an accountant to finance her college tuition.<ref name=":1">[[Ivy's visual novel/Transcription#3c - Career Day|Ivy's visual novel - Chapter 3c]]</ref><ref>[[Ivy's visual novel/Transcription#3c - Career Day|Ivy's visual novel - Chapter 3c]] - {{PageRef|name=Wraith}}: ''"If you call financing a smart girl's dreams of higher education "getting her in trouble": guilty as charged."''</ref> Ivy doesn't know that Sophia works for Wraith.<ref name=":4">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Vyper|number=3|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=I just wanted to know how you feel about your sister working for Wraith.|hero_quote2=Ivy|quote2=What are you talking about?}}</ref>

 

Wraith makes Sophia work long shifts, which makes Sophia tired and affects her academic studies.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Ivy|number=2|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=[Sophia]'s a great student, but... lately she's been falling asleep in class. She says she's been pulling long shifts at her job, and it's wearing her out.}}</ref> In ''[[Ivy's visual novel]],'' Ivy discovers that Sophia works for Wraith, to which Wraith tells Ivy that she's just "financing a smart girl's dreams of higher education", although Wraith's true motivations for getting Sophia to work for her are unknown.<ref>[[Ivy's visual novel]] - [[Ivy's visual novel/Transcription#3c - Career Day|chapter 3c]]</ref>

 

Sophia is a student of {{HeroIcon|Dynamo}}'s, and he once overheard that she was frequenting Wraith's casino. While Dynamo doesn't know that Sophia works for Wraith, he warns Wraith not to take advantage of his students or he'll take it personally.<ref name=":5" />

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wraith has done business with the [[The Mendoza Syndicate|Mendoza Syndicate]] in the past,<ref name=":16" /> although she dislikes [[Mendoza Syndicate|Mendoza]] himself.<ref name=":17" /> It's implied Mendoza similarily doesn't like Wraith.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|quotes=Vyper/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Wraith)|transcription=Mendoza says hello.}}</ref>

 

Mendoza once told Wraith to bet money on {{HeroIcon|Lash}} losing a fight, which Lash proceeded to win, causing Wraith to lose a lot of money.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Lash|number=1|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=Mendoza said you were gonna take a dive in that fight.|hero_quote2=Lash|quote2=Mendoza says a lot of stupid shit.|hero_quote3=Wraith|quote3=I lost a lot of money.}}</ref>

 

Wraith wants Vyper dead since she once robbed one of Wraith's poker rooms,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Wraith): ''"Look, she probably wanted me dead anyways, so it's not like I made things worse."''</ref> although Wraith is willing to let Vyper's transgressions slide if they complete the ritual together.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Wraith|number=2|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=I'd never hire you.|hero_quote2=Vyper|quote2=Why, 'cause I tried to rob one of your poker rooms? That's like ancient history!|hero_quote3=Wraith|quote3=It's not, but tell you what: If we complete the ritual, we'll call things square.}}</ref>  

 

Vyper knows [[The Arroyo's#Sophia Arroyo|Sophia Arroyo]] works for Wraith.<ref name=":132">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Vyper|hero2=Ivy|number=3|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=Yeah, I just wanted to know how you feel about your sister working for Wraith. (...) Sorry, I love hearing about family drama, but I'm not inserting myself in it unless a will's involved. So let's... uh, let's go shoot some people.}}</ref>

 

The Doorman thinks Wraith is a "delight" and is grateful towards her since she's a generous tipper.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Wraith): ''"Wraith, I just want you to know that I still think you're a delight!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Wraith): ''"She was such a generous tipper, too!"''</ref> He calls her a friend.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Wraith)|transcription=My friendships will certainly be tested today, won't they?}}</ref>

 

Wraith hosts weekly poker nights on Sundays, which a few characters frequent.

 

Regular players at Wraith's poker games are {{HeroIcon|Abrams}},<ref name=":2" /> {{HeroIcon|Infernus}},<ref name=":3" /> {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}},<ref name=":11" /> {{PageRef|name=Silver}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Silver}}'s in-game [[Silver/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Wraith): ''"See ya at the poker game, Wraith."''</ref> and the {{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Wraith/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (Wraith buys seasonal T4 item): ''"The New Year's game still on? Cause the missus gave me the okay."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Wraith/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (Wraith buys T4 item): ''"I don’t suppose you know what lines you’re settin‘ for next weeks game?"''</ref>

 

=== Wraith's markers ===

Wraith's business involves getting people indebted to her by taking out markers (loans).<ref name=":12" />

 

Wraith has markers on {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}},<ref name=":9" /> the {{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Wraith/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (Wraith buys seasonal T4 item): ''"What do you say you forgive a marker for the holidays?"''</ref> and a talented haberdasher named Jermaine.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Lady Geist|number=2|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=Who is your haberdasher?|hero_quote2=Wraith|quote2=Jermaine. (...) I had a marker on him, so not very long.}}</ref> She also has a marker on {{PageRef|name=Vyper}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Wraith): ''"Yeah, I don't think she's gonna be clearin' my marker anytime soon."''</ref> although Wraith doesn't let her take out markers anymore since Vyper never pays them back.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=viper_select_05.mp3|context=(select)|transcription=I don't get why Wraith won't let me take out a marker, I paid it off! Once.}}</ref>

 

Wraith also has a marker on someone named "Dutch", who seems to be a friend of {{PageRef|name=Celeste}} as she demands Wraith forgets the marker.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Wraith): ''"Tell you what, Wraith: forget the marker on Dutch, and I'll stop kickin' your ass!"''</ref>

* Wraith tried to figure out a way to gamble with {{HeroIcon|Drifter}} over kills in the ritual, but ultimately conceeded as she thinks Drifter would prioritize killing people over completing the ritual.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Wraith|hero2=Drifter|number=1}}</ref>

* {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} is distrustful of Wraith. She warns her not to approach Spanish Harlem now that the [[The Mendoza Syndicate|Mendoza Syndicate]] has been defeated.<ref name=":14" />

** Wraith threatens to take over Spanish Harlem if she's fighting against Ivy.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Wraith|quotes=Wraith/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Ivy)|transcription=Keep coming at me and I'll make Spanish Harlem the next place I set up shop.}}</ref>

* {{PageRef|name=Haze}} views Wraith as "a worthy target".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Wraith): ''"Finally, a worthy target."''</ref>

* {{PageRef|name=Billy}} accuses Wraith of being a "paper gangster" trying to use diplomacy to "be a mayor" instead of a crimelord.<ref name=":19" />

Wraith has had 4 iterations of different designs and voice actors since her creation.<ref name=":22">2024-09-13 - [[Kaori (developer)|Kaori]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"for instance, there have been not one, not two, not three, but 4 iterations of wraith in terms of theming and actor"''</ref> One of her earlier designs was a magician. That model was reused for the [[Metal Skin]] poster and for {{HeroIcon|Sinclair}}'s character model.