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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Warden | 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> | ||
