Note: Writing this blogpost in January when the update first dropped. By the time this is out the characters will likely already all be released and the hype will have worn off. Despite how much I like Deadlock at the minute, I still kinda liked the old patrons. "Street Mother" and "Hidden King" don't have the same ring to it IMHO.
The "Patrons" I felt had a very supernatural, mystic aura with their naming convention and voices that fit very well will the idea of them being these almost unknowable, elder gods without it being a straight ripoff of Cthulhu mytho stuff. Amber Hand & Sapphire Flame felt like names and titles given to them by foolish mortals who astrally projected to view them; the beings otherwise otherworldly and out of the realm of human understanding. The occultists looked into another realm and just saw endless blue fire, constantly consuming, burning with eldritch knowledge, everywhere, which spoke to them in a voice; that's why it is called the Sapphire Flame. It didn't pick that name, but it accepted the name mortals gave it so it could spread its influence into other realms. This vibe is more present here then with the the more mundane and pedestrian new patrons. It also gave them identity that was somewhat generic and expandable; allowing you to easily imaging more rituals going on in New York between other, smaller entities.
At any rate; have some more Deadlock style patron names.
Otherworldly Patron Names [d12]
[1] Sapphire Flame
[2] Amber Hand
[3] Ruby Throne
[4] Emerald Eye
[5] Onyx Tower
[6] Amethyst Star
[7] Opal Blade
[8] Pearl Shroud
[9] Jade Wing
[10] Agate End
[11] Garnet Hydria
[12] Diamond Chain
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