Lore

Cursed Apple concept art.

“

This story isn't over yet.

— Ivy

Lore is the story of the world of Deadlock and its characters.

The Lore of Deadlock is pieced together from various sources: Character backgrounds, voice lines, the environment, and the visual novels.

Storyline

Main article: Storyline

The supernatural always existed in the world of Deadlock, but only when an eclipse triggered an event known as the Maelstrom near the end of the 19th century, which opened Astral Gates across the world, did the world at large accept it wasn't just myth.

Now, 50 years later, two Patrons, the Amber Hand and the Sapphire Flame, are trying to enter this plane, promising to fulfill the wish of anyone that helps them by completing the ritual. The ritual includes two teams fighting each other in a battle in the streets of the Cursed Apple, trying to prevent the other team from summoning their patron.

Groups

There are various organizations featured in Deadlock, from the secretive OSIC to the monsters hunters of the Baxter Society. The Tunnel Rats are a staple of New York's underground gangs. The journalists of The New York Oracle bring the latest news and occult discoveries to the public. Fairfax Industries is a powerful company involved in the occult industrial complex. The Friends of Humanity take their mission of protecting mankind to dangerous extremes. Many brands advertise their products and services in the Cursed Apple.

Locations

The central setting of Deadlock is the Cursed Apple, where heroes from all walks of life have come together to complete the ritual. The Astral Gates have connected Earth to other planes of existence, and Ixia is one of them. Other locations include The Deep, the home of odd creatures such as Viscous and Fathom, the Bear Pit where the fights between Lash and Bebop take place, and Lost Whisper, the oubliette that Seven has escaped from.

Visual novels

Main article: The Library

Visual novels are planned to be the main narrative medium to expand the world of Deadlock. The first one, The Binding of Oathkeeper, was leaked in an early build. There are at least three other novels planned starring Ivy, Holliday and Infernus, and featuring various other heroes as side characters.