Maelstrom

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A Maelstrom is a celestial event that brings the supernatural to the mortal world.^[1]

Circa 1899, the first Maelstrom impacted the world during an eclipse,^[2] opening Astral Gates, bringing back dead spirits such as Vindicta and forever transforming Dynamo.

50 years later,^[3] in the present day, a second Maelstrom is about to occur.^[4] Two teams of six (or seven) individuals are fighting in the Cursed Apple in an attempt to complete a complex ritual and summon a Patron to grant their wishes.^[5]

The Maelstrom is estimated to last between 20 minutes and 2 hours,^[6] during which mystic energy is at its apex.^[7]

The OSIC has warned New York citizens to stay indoors for the duration of the Maelstrom.^[8]

Trivia

The in-game skybox used to have an eclipse over the sun. This was removed with the skybox change in the October 24, 2024 Update.

References

↑ 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)."
↑ Newscaster's in-game voice line - "Once, an eclipse changed the world! Who knows what today's celestial event will bring?"
↑ Warden's background - "Most people think the supernatural came into the world 50 years ago."
↑ Newscaster's in-game voice line - "For decades, contact with The Patrons has not only been impossible, but forbidden. But with the Maelstrom upon us that may change!"
↑ Newscaster's in-game voice line - "Tensions mount as fonts of power all over the city are being tapped in an attempt to contact a powerful extra planar being known only as The Patron."
↑ The Binding of Oathkeeper - Chapter 5A
↑ Dynamo's in-game voice line - "This year, when the celestial alignment begins, mystic energy will be at its apex."
↑ Newscaster's in-game voice line - "The OSIC has issued a warning to the city of New York recommending that citizens stay indoors for the duration of the celestial event."

[1] 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)."

[2] Newscaster's in-game voice line - "Once, an eclipse changed the world! Who knows what today's celestial event will bring?"

[3] Warden's background - "Most people think the supernatural came into the world 50 years ago."

[4] Newscaster's in-game voice line - "For decades, contact with The Patrons has not only been impossible, but forbidden. But with the Maelstrom upon us that may change!"

[5] Newscaster's in-game voice line - "Tensions mount as fonts of power all over the city are being tapped in an attempt to contact a powerful extra planar being known only as The Patron."

[6] The Binding of Oathkeeper - Chapter 5A

[7] Dynamo's in-game voice line - "This year, when the celestial alignment begins, mystic energy will be at its apex."

[8] Newscaster's in-game voice line - "The OSIC has issued a warning to the city of New York recommending that citizens stay indoors for the duration of the celestial event."

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