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[[File:Spiral Warden-Sprite3.png|thumb|right|A warden guarding [[Haven]].]]
The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a type of [[NPC]].

== Appearance ==
Most NPCs of this type are tall [[knights]] wearing thick, dark blue [[:File:Lockdown Classes.png|Guardian]]-like armor with a banner displaying the insignia of Spiral Knights, and a special [[Warden Helm]] with a white [[mohawk]]. Others wear gear similar to [[Azure Guardian Helm|Azure Guardian]]. All carry a shield and a sword similar to the [[Leviathan Blade]], befitting their role as guardians. 

==Notes==
Spiral Wardens are stationed near the entrance of every [[town]] on friendly terms with [[Spiral HQ]]. As part of their role as gatekeepers, two wardens are always stationed in the [[Hall of Heroes]] with [[Barrus]].

[[Trojan]]s and the more equine Spiral Wardens have a similar appearance. Events that transpire during the {{mission|The Silent Legion}} with [[Arkus]] indicate that some trojans could be the result of knights who descended into a dark, unreasoning mental state. Other trojans seem to reside in [[The Return of Ur|other worlds]] until summoned to the Clockworks.

===Subtown Gatekeepers===
[[File:Spiral Warden-Barrier.png|thumb|right|Tier access Force Field comparison.]]
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Upon reaching a [[subtown]], the player will encounter a Spiral Warden standing next to a [[Exploration#Force Field|force field]]. In order to further explore the area, the player must have [[Hall of Heroes#Star Certification|star certification]] from Barrus. 

If the player has not been granted access to that [[Tier]], the barrier will be pink and prevent progress. If the player is certified, the barrier is blue and the player can pass through it freely.

=== History ===
This type of NPC has been in the game since {{release|2011-04-04}} when the game officially launched. 

While the Spiral Warden has always carried the same large sword, they all formerly wore the same gear and were not as tall.{{fn|http://wiki.spiralknights.com/File:Spiral_Warden.png}} The appearance of several wardens was updated to the more equine form with release {{???}}.

Spiral Wardens were once responsible for granting tier clearance to the player, depending on a number of different requirements based on experience. This progression mechanic is now managed by Barrus.

==List==
The following list is by date of release when in default. "Type" is colloquial. Only significant wardens (characters with specialized dialogue) are listed here. As with other types of NPCs, there are several miscellaneous wardens the player may encounter, most of which are located in the Hall of Heroes.
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{{NPCList
|name        = Nameless
|disambigfix = Spiral Warden (Moorcroft Manor)
|type        = Equine
|role        = Guardian
|location    = [[Moorcroft Manor]]
|notes       = Introduced with {{release|2011-04-04}}. <br><br> A warden guarding the entrance to [[Moorcroft Manor]].
}}

{{NPCList
|name        = Nameless
|disambigfix = Spiral Warden (Emberlight)
|type        = Equine
|role        = Guardian
|location    = [[Emberlight]]
|notes       = Introduced with release {{release|2011-04-04}}. <br><br> A warden guarding the entrance to [[Emberlight]].
}}

{{NPCList
|name        = Nameless
|disambigfix = Spiral Warden (D23 Clockwork Terminal)
|type        = Azure
|role        = Informant
|location    = [[Clockwork Terminal]] (Depth 23)
|notes       = Introduced with {{release|2011-10-19}}. <br><br> Provides information about [[Shadow Lair]]s.
}}

{{NPCList
|name        = Nameless
|disambigfix = Spiral Warden (Hall of Heroes)
|type        = Equine
|role        = Guardian
|location    = [[Hall of Heroes]]
|notes       = A warden stationed within the Hall of Heroes. Players can enter the building from the [[Haven Garrison]], but will be unable to pass this warden until they reach [[Player Rank|rank]] 4-1.
}}

{{NPCList
|name        = Virgil
|type        = Equine
|role        = Informant
|location    = [[Rescue Camp]]
|notes       = Introduced with {{release|2012-05-09}}. <br><br> Expresses concern about crossing the chasm and powering the rescue camp.
}}

{{NPCList
|name        = Nameless
|disambigfix = Spiral Warden (Winged)
|type        = Azure
|role        = Combat Ally
|location    = [[Crash Site]] <br> [[Rescue Camp]]
|notes       = Introduced with {{release|2013-12-11}}.
}}

{{NPCList
|name        = Guardian Knight
|type        = Equine
|role        = Guardian
|location    = {{mission|Crossing the Chasm}}
|notes       = A warden guarding the entrance to the [[Town Square]].
}}

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== See Also ==
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[[Category:NPCs]]