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=== Lore ===
=== Lore ===
Warden hides his true motives from the [[Patron|Patrons]], despite their telepathic abilities.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Amber Hand|file=patron_male_ally_warden_start_01.mp3|transcription=Warden, you are inscrutable.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Amber Hand|file=patron_male_ally_warden_start_03.mp3|transcription=Warden, how long do you think you can hide your heart from me?}}</ref> As such, the Patrons probably don't know that Warden is working against their goals.
Warden hides his true motives from the [[Patron|Patrons]], despite their telepathic abilities.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Amber Hand|file=patron_male_ally_warden_start_01.mp3|transcription=Warden, you are inscrutable.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Amber Hand|file=patron_male_ally_warden_start_03.mp3|transcription=Warden, how long do you think you can hide your heart from me?}}</ref> As such, the Patrons likely don't know that Warden is working against their goals. He also seems to hide his motivations from his allies, based on his conversation with [[Holliday]]. <ref name=":0" />


A concept sketch for Warden's upcoming redesign can be seen in one of [[Yamato|Yamato's]] concept artwork released by [[Yoshi]].<ref>2024-08-11 - [[Yoshi]], Deadlock Discord - ''"[That sketch is] one of a few experimental concepts for warden."''[https://discord.com/channels/1231286446472691825/1231286447131328544/1272231665275768862]</ref> The [[Shopkeep |Shopkeeper]] may ask Warden if he would be interested in selling his cape, despite Warden's current model not having one.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=Shopkeeper_hotdog_t4_warden_04.mp3|transcription=You ever wanna pawn that cape or gun of yours, you let me know.}}</ref> The [[Newscaster]] voice line for Warden's [[Seasonal events|Winter]] skin challenge also makes a reference to his upcoming redesign, asking "What will he look like next?"<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=Newscaster seasonal warden unlock 01 alt 01.mp3|transcription=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!}}</ref>
Although Warden is committed to protecting humanity at all costs, he does not discriminate against supernatural creatures. He treats characters like [[Abrams]] and [[Ivy]] with respect, while showing clear contempt for certain humans like [[Lash]] and [[Paradox]].<ref>{{HeroIcon|Warden}}'s [[Warden/Quotes#Enemies|Kill Quotes]]</ref>
 
Despite his appearance, Warden is not a police officer. A concept sketch for Warden's upcoming redesign can be seen in one of [[Yamato|Yamato's]] concept artwork released by [[Yoshi]].<ref>2024-08-11 - [[Yoshi]], Deadlock Discord - ''"[That sketch is] one of a few experimental concepts for warden."''[https://discord.com/channels/1231286446472691825/1231286447131328544/1272231665275768862]</ref> The [[Shopkeep |Shopkeeper]] may ask Warden if he would be interested in selling his cape, despite Warden's current model not having one.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=Shopkeeper_hotdog_t4_warden_04.mp3|transcription=You ever wanna pawn that cape or gun of yours, you let me know.}}</ref> The [[Newscaster]] voice line for Warden's [[Seasonal events|Winter]] skin challenge also makes a reference to his upcoming redesign, asking "What will he look like next?"<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=Newscaster seasonal warden unlock 01 alt 01.mp3|transcription=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!}}</ref>


== Character interactions ==
== Character interactions ==


* Warden's allies consistently describe him as "fearless".<ref>{{HeroIcon|Warden}}'s [[Warden/Quotes#Ally Heroes|allied hero interactions.]]</ref>
* Despite being driven by a single-minded goal of protecting humanity from supernatural forces, Warden is sympathetic to some supernatural beings like {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} and {{HeroIcon|Vindicta}}.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Warden|file=Warden kill tengu 01.mp3|context=(killed Ivy)|transcription=She was a noble creature.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Warden|file=Warden kill hornet 02.mp3|context=(killed Vindicta)|transcription=Your vengeance is justified, Vindicta, but your time has long since past.}}</ref>
* Despite being driven by a single-minded goal of protecting humanity from supernatural forces, Warden is sympathetic to some supernatural beings like {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} and {{HeroIcon|Vindicta}}.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Warden|file=Warden kill tengu 01.mp3|context=(killed Ivy)|transcription=She was a noble creature.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Warden|file=Warden kill hornet 02.mp3|context=(killed Vindicta)|transcription=Your vengeance is justified, Vindicta, but your time has long since past.}}</ref>
* Warden says he looked up to {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} and apologizes for killing 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>
* Warden says he looked up to {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} and apologizes for killing 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>
* {{HeroIcon|Abrams}} is scared by Warden's cape (in his upcoming redesign).<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Abrams|file=Abrams kill warden 05.mp3|transcription=That cape kinda freaks me out.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Abrams}} is scared by Warden's cape (in his upcoming redesign).<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Abrams|file=Abrams kill warden 05.mp3|transcription=That cape kinda freaks me out.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Holliday}} says that Warden looks like he's wearing a Halloween costume and calls him a "creepy homeschooled kid".<ref>[[Warden/Quotes#Conversations|Warden conversations]] </ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Dynamo}} and {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}} tell Warden that he looks "dour". Lady Geist also describes him as "perpetually miserable".<ref name=":0" />
* {{HeroIcon|Lash}} refers to Warden as "creepy" and "vomitus".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lash|file=Lash ping ignore warden 02.mp3|transcription=Ignore creepy!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lash|file=Lash ping ignore warden.mp3|transcription=Ignore vomitus!}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Holliday}} says that Warden looks like he's wearing a Halloween costume and calls him a "creepy homeschooled kid".<ref name=":0">[[Warden/Quotes#Conversations|Warden conversations]] </ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Lash}} refers to Warden as "creepy" and "vomitus".<ref>[[Lash/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|Unused/Removed Lash Quotes]]</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Calico}}, {{HeroIcon|Pocket}} and {{HeroIcon|Mirage}} call Warden out for his blind devotion to his parents' mission.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Calico}}'s in-game [[Calico/Quotes#Enemy Heroes|voice line]] - ''"Warden, one day you'll understand the cost of blind loyalty."''</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Pocket}}'s in-game [[Pocket/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] - ''"Stop living your parent's life and lead your own!"''</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Mirage}}'s in-game [[Mirage/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] - ''"Blind devotion isn't loyalty, it's ignorance."''</ref>


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==