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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Warden hides his true motives from the [[Patron|Patrons]], despite their telepathic abilities.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Hidden King|file=patron_male_ally_warden_start_01.mp3|context=(Warden start)|transcription=Warden, you are inscrutable.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Hidden King|file=patron_male_ally_warden_start_03.mp3|context=(Warden start)|transcription=Warden... how long do you think you can hide your heart from the Hidden King?}}</ref> As such, the Patrons likely don't know that Warden is working against their goals, although {{PageRef|name=The Archmother}} seems to know that Warden hates her.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Warden start): ''"I know you hate the Archmother, Warden. But today, she is not your enemy. She is the path that will lead you to destroying the Hidden King once and for all!"''</ref> How Warden intends to stop the Patrons is currently unknown, although Warden expresses that he "only gets one shot at this",<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Unselect|voice line]] (unselect) - ''"I only get one shot at this... And I'm not ready to take it."''</ref> and is willing to die if it means completing his mission.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select) - ''"If I die, so be it."''</ref> Warden views his battle with the Patrons as a war.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Unselect|voice line]] (unselect): ''"There will come a time for war, but not yet."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (kill Pocket): ''"This war isn't meant for you, Pocket."''</ref>
Warden's motivation in the [[ritual]] seems to be to stop the ritual and prevent the [[Patron|Patrons]] from being summoned.<ref name=":5">{{HeroIcon|Warden}}'s background</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"The Patrons must be stopped. No matter the cost."''</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Seven}}'s in-game [[Seven/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Warden): ''"You'll never stop the ritual, Warden."''</ref>


=== Biography ===
=== Biography ===
It's implied that Warden's militant alchemist bloodline comes from his father's side.<ref name=":1">{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Warden): ''"A failure, just like your father."''</ref>
Before Warden was born, Warden's parents were living in New York, having neglected their duties in preparing for a mystic apocalypse. When the First Maelstrom occured, making the public aware of the existence of magic, Warden's parents realised that everything they had been told was true, and that the "mystic apocalypse" they had been warned about was now on the horizon. Having "failed to protect" New York,<ref>{{HeroIcon|Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"My family failed to protect this city once before. It cannot happen again."''</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"I will make up for my parents' failures."''</ref> Warden's parents made sure that their son, Warden, would not make the same mistake they did.<ref name=":5" /> It's implied that Warden's militant alchemist bloodline comes from his father's side.<ref name=":1">{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Warden): ''"A failure, just like your father."''</ref>


Warden is said to be a vigilante,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Warden): ''"Vigilantes are just criminals with delusions of grandeur."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Shopkeeper#Hero-Specific voice lines|voice line]]: ''"I’m not one to judge the line between vigilante and civil servant."''</ref> although his feats are currently unknown. Warden mentions that New York is under his protection.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Yamato): ''"This city is under my protection, Yamato!"''</ref>
Warden is said to be a vigilante,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Warden): ''"Vigilantes are just criminals with delusions of grandeur."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Shopkeeper#Hero-Specific voice lines|voice line]]: ''"I’m not one to judge the line between vigilante and civil servant."''</ref> although his feats are currently unknown. Warden mentions that New York is under his protection.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Yamato): ''"This city is under my protection, Yamato!"''</ref>


Warden has no hobbies outside of his training.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Unselect|voice line]] (Unselect): ''"I'll return to my training."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Warden): ''"You really need a new hobby, Warden."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Warden|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=You definitely look like someone who needs to have a hobby outside of shooting a gun.}}</ref> Due to training his entire life,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Killstreak|voice line]] (killstreak mid): ''"Don't feel bad. I've trained my whole life for this."''</ref> Warden never got to live a normal childhood.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt|voice line]] (Taunt Warden): ''"I can't restore the childhood you were denied, but you can be happy here."''</ref> It's implied that he dreams of playing catch.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Naptime Taunt|voice line]] (Naptime taunt): ''"Let's play catch, Warden..."''</ref>
Warden has no hobbies outside of his training.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Unselect|voice line]] (Unselect): ''"I'll return to my training."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Warden): ''"You really need a new hobby, Warden."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Warden|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=You definitely look like someone who needs to have a hobby outside of shooting a gun.}}</ref> Due to training his entire life,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Killstreak|voice line]] (killstreak mid): ''"Don't feel bad. I've trained my whole life for this."''</ref> Warden never got to live a normal childhood.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt|voice line]] (Taunt Warden): ''"I can't restore the childhood you were denied, but you can be happy here."''</ref> It's implied that he dreams of playing catch.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Naptime Taunt|voice line]] (Naptime taunt): ''"Let's play catch, Warden..."''</ref>
How Warden intends to stop the Patrons is currently unknown, although Warden expresses that he "only gets one shot at this",<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Unselect|voice line]] (unselect) - ''"I only get one shot at this... And I'm not ready to take it."''</ref> and is willing to die if it means completing his mission.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select) - ''"If I die, so be it."''</ref>


=== Personality ===
=== Personality ===
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== Character Relationships ==
== Character Relationships ==
=== [[Patron|The Patrons]] ===
Warden hides his true motives from the [[Patron|Patrons]], despite their telepathic abilities.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Hidden King|file=patron_male_ally_warden_start_01.mp3|context=(Warden start)|transcription=Warden, you are inscrutable.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Hidden King|file=patron_male_ally_warden_start_03.mp3|context=(Warden start)|transcription=Warden... how long do you think you can hide your heart from the Hidden King?}}</ref> As such, the Patrons likely don't know that Warden is working against their goals. He is unable to hide his emotions from them, as the Patrons' heralds identify that Warden hates the Patrons and is afraid of failure.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Warden start): ''"I can't tell what you're after, Warden. But I know you're afraid of failure. Fear not! The Hidden King will be your guide to victory."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Warden start): ''"I know you hate the Archmother, Warden. But today, she is not your enemy. She is the path that will lead you to destroying the Hidden King once and for all!"''</ref>
Warden views his battle with the Patrons as a war.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Unselect|voice line]] (unselect): ''"There will come a time for war, but not yet."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (kill Pocket): ''"This war isn't meant for you, Pocket."''</ref>
=== {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} ===
=== {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} ===
Warden once looked up to Grey Talon and heavily respects him.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Warden|file=Warden kill orion 02.mp3|context=(killed Grey Talon)|transcription=I looked up to you once.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Warden|file=Warden kill orion 01.mp3|context=(killed Grey Talon)|transcription=Don't make me do this, Talon.}}</ref> When on opposing teams, Warden is shocked that Talon would willingly work for the Patrons.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Grey Talon): ''"How can you, of all people, align yourself with that thing?"''</ref> While Grey Talon appreciates Warden's conviction,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Warden): ''"I appreciate your conviction, Warden."''</ref> he believes that both he and Warden live "hollow lives."<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Warden|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=Warden... We're the ones with hollow lives.}}</ref>
Warden once looked up to Grey Talon and heavily respects him.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Warden|file=Warden kill orion 02.mp3|context=(killed Grey Talon)|transcription=I looked up to you once.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Warden|file=Warden kill orion 01.mp3|context=(killed Grey Talon)|transcription=Don't make me do this, Talon.}}</ref> When on opposing teams, Warden is shocked that Talon would willingly work for the Patrons.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Grey Talon): ''"How can you, of all people, align yourself with that thing?"''</ref> While Grey Talon appreciates Warden's conviction,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Warden): ''"I appreciate your conviction, Warden."''</ref> he believes that both he and Warden live "hollow lives."<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Warden|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=Warden... We're the ones with hollow lives.}}</ref>

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The Patrons must be stopped. No matter the cost.

Most people think the supernatural came into the world 50 years ago. They’re wrong. Its presence shaped folklore for generations… and as long as there have been people afraid of the shadows, there have been those who dedicated their lives to fighting in them.

Coming from a lineage of militant alchemists, Warden’s family always trained for the day they would have to stave off a mystic apocalypse… but as time passed the importance of the lessons seemed less and less important. What once was viewed as a sincere warning slowly morphed into being perceived as amusing anecdotes told by their superstitious grandparents.

When the portal opened in Central Park, Warden’s parents realized not only was everything they were told was true, they were unprepared. Refusing to let the next generation fall asleep on the job, Warden was trained since birth to be a supernatural killing machine with one purpose: stopping the Patrons from ever entering our world.

Overview

Warden's motivation in the ritual seems to be to stop the ritual and prevent the Patrons from being summoned.[1][2][3]

Biography

Before Warden was born, Warden's parents were living in New York, having neglected their duties in preparing for a mystic apocalypse. When the First Maelstrom occured, making the public aware of the existence of magic, Warden's parents realised that everything they had been told was true, and that the "mystic apocalypse" they had been warned about was now on the horizon. Having "failed to protect" New York,[4][5] Warden's parents made sure that their son, Warden, would not make the same mistake they did.[1] It's implied that Warden's militant alchemist bloodline comes from his father's side.[6]

Warden is said to be a vigilante,[7][8] although his feats are currently unknown. Warden mentions that New York is under his protection.[9]

Warden has no hobbies outside of his training.[10][11][12] Due to training his entire life,[13] Warden never got to live a normal childhood.[14] It's implied that he dreams of playing catch.[15]

How Warden intends to stop the Patrons is currently unknown, although Warden expresses that he "only gets one shot at this",[16] and is willing to die if it means completing his mission.[17]

Personality

It's implied that Warden is miserable.[18][19]

Warden is implied to have trouble trusting people.[20] He seems to hide his motivations from his allies, based on his conversation with HollidayHolliday.[21]

Although Warden is committed to protecting humanity at all costs, he does not discriminate against supernatural creatures, instead treating characters like AbramsAbrams and IvyIvy with respect.[22][23]

Information

Despite his appearance, Warden is not a police officer. A concept sketch for Warden's upcoming redesign can be seen in one of Yamato's concept artwork released by Yoshi.[24] The Shopkeeper may ask Warden if he would be interested in selling his cape, despite Warden's current model not having one.[25] The Newscaster voice line for Warden's Winter skin challenge also makes a reference to his upcoming redesign, asking "What will he look like next?"[26]

Character Relationships

Warden hides his true motives from the Patrons, despite their telepathic abilities.[27][28] As such, the Patrons likely don't know that Warden is working against their goals. He is unable to hide his emotions from them, as the Patrons' heralds identify that Warden hates the Patrons and is afraid of failure.[29][30]

Warden views his battle with the Patrons as a war.[31][32]

Warden once looked up to Grey Talon and heavily respects him.[33][34] When on opposing teams, Warden is shocked that Talon would willingly work for the Patrons.[35] While Grey Talon appreciates Warden's conviction,[36] he believes that both he and Warden live "hollow lives."[37]

Character Interactions

  • Warden respects IvyIvy,[23] but he also believes she's "meddling in things she doesn't understand."[38]
  • The ShopkeeperShopkeeper, ViscousViscous and VyperVyper point out that Warden never smiles.[39][18][40] Dynamo and Lady Geist tell Warden that he looks "dour",[41] with Lady Geist also describing him as looking "perpetually miserable".[19] Venator says that Warden fights as someone who wouldn't have chosen the life he has.[42]
    • An unfinished conversation with Grey Talon implies that, if Warden had a choice, he wouldn't have trained his whole life to fight the Patrons (Note that as Warden's own line is missing, it is uncertain if he accepts or denies it- Grey Talon merely expresses sorrow at his response).[43]
  • HollidayHolliday thinks Warden has issues and calls him a "creepy homeschooled kid".[44][45] If they're on opposing teams, however, Holliday wishes that they were working together.[46]
  • Like the PatronPatrons, The DoormanThe Doorman is also unable to find out exactly what Warden wants, even when Warden is trapped in the Baroness Hotel.[47] He seems familiar with Warden's parents and derides them as failures.[6][48]
  • ApolloApollo respects Warden for his conviction and discipline.[49]
  • BillyBilly,[50] Calico,[51] Pocket[52] and Mirage[53] call Warden out for his blind devotion to his parents' mission.

Removed Lore

Neon Prime - Murphy

Warden was named Murphy in Neon Prime. This name was reused for the new character of Captain Murphy in Holliday's visual novel. He may have been named after the protagonist of the 1987 movie Robocop, as Murphy was a robot peacekeeper in Neon Prime's sci-fi setting.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Warden's background
  2. Warden's in-game voice line (select): "The Patrons must be stopped. No matter the cost."
  3. Seven's in-game voice line (killed Warden): "You'll never stop the ritual, Warden."
  4. Warden's in-game voice line (select): "My family failed to protect this city once before. It cannot happen again."
  5. Warden's in-game voice line (select): "I will make up for my parents' failures."
  6. 6.0 6.1 The DoormanThe Doorman's in-game voice line (Killed Warden): "A failure, just like your father."
  7. HazeHaze's in-game voice line (Killed Warden): "Vigilantes are just criminals with delusions of grandeur."
  8. ShopkeeperShopkeeper's in-game voice line: "I’m not one to judge the line between vigilante and civil servant."
  9. WardenWarden's in-game voice line (Killed Yamato): "This city is under my protection, Yamato!"
  10. WardenWarden's in-game voice line (Unselect): "I'll return to my training."
  11. AbramsAbrams' in-game voice line (Killed Warden): "You really need a new hobby, Warden."
  12. Haze And Warden Conversation 1 - "You definitely look like someone who needs to have a hobby outside of shooting a gun."
  13. WardenWarden's in-game voice line (killstreak mid): "Don't feel bad. I've trained my whole life for this."
  14. The DoormanThe Doorman's in-game voice line (Taunt Warden): "I can't restore the childhood you were denied, but you can be happy here."
  15. RemRem's in-game voice line (Naptime taunt): "Let's play catch, Warden..."
  16. WardenWarden's in-game voice line (unselect) - "I only get one shot at this... And I'm not ready to take it."
  17. WardenWarden's in-game voice line (select) - "If I die, so be it."
  18. 18.0 18.1 ViscousViscous's in-game voice line (killed Warden) - "Warden needs to smile more."
  19. 19.0 19.1 Warden And Lady Geist Conversation 2 - "You're a rather dour bastard, aren't you?" - "Boring people may say that I'm aloof, but at least I know how to have a good time. But you... you just look... perpetually miserable."
  20. ArchmotherArchmother's in-game voice line (Warden start): "I know you don't trust easily, Warden, but your faith in the Archmother is not misplaced. Together, you can kill the Hidden King!"
  21. Warden And Holliday Conversation 1 - "What are you fighting for? (...) That's alarmingly vague."
  22. WardenWarden's in-game voice line (Killed Abrams): "You fought well, Abrams."
  23. 23.0 23.1 Warden's in-game voice line (killed Ivy) - "She was a noble creature."
  24. 2024-08-11 - Yoshi, Deadlock Discord - "[That sketch is] one of a few experimental concepts for warden."[1]
  25. ShopkeeperShopkeeper's in-game voice line (Warden buys T4 Item): "You ever wanna pawn that cape or gun of yours, you let me know."
  26. Newscaster's in-game voice line - "Once, Warden was dressed as a cop. Now he's dressed as a cop with a Santa hat. What will he look like next? The New York Oracle digs into this ever-evolving and seemingly unending mystery!"
  27. Hidden King's in-game voice line (Warden start) - "Warden, you are inscrutable."
  28. Hidden King's in-game voice line (Warden start) - "Warden... how long do you think you can hide your heart from the Hidden King?"
  29. Hidden KingHidden King's in-game voice line (Warden start): "I can't tell what you're after, Warden. But I know you're afraid of failure. Fear not! The Hidden King will be your guide to victory."
  30. ArchmotherArchmother's in-game voice line (Warden start): "I know you hate the Archmother, Warden. But today, she is not your enemy. She is the path that will lead you to destroying the Hidden King once and for all!"
  31. WardenWarden's in-game voice line (unselect): "There will come a time for war, but not yet."
  32. WardenWarden's in-game voice line (kill Pocket): "This war isn't meant for you, Pocket."
  33. Warden's in-game voice line (killed Grey Talon) - "I looked up to you once."
  34. Warden's in-game voice line (killed Grey Talon) - "Don't make me do this, Talon."
  35. WardenWarden's in-game voice line (killed Grey Talon): "How can you, of all people, align yourself with that thing?"
  36. Grey TalonGrey Talon's in-game voice line (Killed Warden): "I appreciate your conviction, Warden."
  37. Warden And Grey Talon Conversation 2 - "Warden... We're the ones with hollow lives."
  38. WardenWarden's in-game voice line (killed Ivy): "You're meddling in things you don't understand, Ivy."
  39. ShopkeeperShopkeeper's in-game voice line (buy T4 item during Winter Update): "Smile, Warden, it's the holidays."
  40. VyperVyper's in-game voice line (pass Warden on zipline) - "Y'know, that guy needs to smile more".
  41. Warden And Dynamo Conversation 1 - "You seem impressively dour."
  42. Venator's in-game voice line (killed Warden) - "I can tell by the way he fights that this isn't the life he would've chosen."
  43. Warden And Grey Talon Conversation 1 - "Be honest with me... Is this the life you would have chosen for yourself? (...) I'm sorry."
  44. HollidayHolliday's in-game voice line (ally Warden Last Stand multikill): "That guy's got some issues, but I'm glad he's with us."
  45. Holliday And Warden Conversation 2
  46. HollidayHolliday's in-game voice line (killed Warden): "We could've worked together, Warden."
  47. The DoormanThe Doorman's in-game voice line (Taunt Warden): "What do you want, Warden?"
  48. The DoormanThe Doorman's in-game voice line (Taunt Warden): "You’re not a man, you’re a war doll, fixing mommy and daddy’s failures."
  49. ApolloApollo's in-game voice line (killed Warden): "The man had discipline and conviction… it's a shame he didn't fight for us."
  50. BillyBilly's in-game voice line (Killed Warden): "Look who's gonna do whatever mommy and daddy tells him to do."
  51. Calico's in-game voice line - "Warden, one day you'll understand the cost of blind loyalty."
  52. Pocket's in-game voice line - "Stop living your parent's life and lead your own!"
  53. Mirage's in-game voice line - "Blind devotion isn't loyalty, it's ignorance."