The Binding of Oathkeeper

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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 fully playable with audio, but the images have been removed. An earlier build with images has been archived on Youtube.

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 Dedlocko has edited videos of the visual novel paths in the intended narrative order.

Chapter 1

1 - The Oathkeeper Problem

Lady Geist discovers that the ward keeping a malevolent spirit known as Oathkeeper bound to her is weakening.

Chapter 2

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

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

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

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.