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[[Image:Spiral Warden.png|thumb|350px|right|The Spiral Warden stands in front of access to the elevator down in both Moorcroft Manor and Emberlight.  If you have not yet been granted access to that tier, the force field will be red and locked to you (left); when you are granted access, the force field will be blue and unlocked for your entry (right).]]
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[[File:Spiral Warden-Sprite3.png|thumb|right|A warden guarding [[Haven]].]]
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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a type of [[NPC]].
  
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Upon entering a [[subtown]], knights will encounter a '''Spiral Warden''' guarding the entrance to the town and next tier. In order to pass, a player must have a complete set of [[equipment]] of a minimum star value.
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== Appearance ==
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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.  
  
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== Tier Clearance==
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==Notes==
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As the danger of exploring the Clockworks increases with each depth a knight descends, tier clearance is required for access to prevent inexperienced knights falling into peril. Clearance must be gained for each tier.
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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]].
  
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Once a knight has achieved tier certification, they may enter that tier with equipment of any star level. Knights may also enter directly into the first level of that tier via any gate (although certain [[Gate#Gate_Progress|fees]] may apply.
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[[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.
  
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It is possible for a knight to explore a tier that they have not yet been cleared for by being invited to join a party started by a knight with access.
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===Subtown Gatekeepers===
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[[File:Spiral Warden-Barrier.png|thumb|right|Tier access Force Field comparison.]]
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{{main|Hall of Heroes}}
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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.  
  
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===Tier 1===
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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.
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When a knight gains entrance [[Haven]], they are automatically granted access to Tier 1. For new knights this occurs at the completion of mission 1-4 "Crossing the Chasm".
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===Tier 2===
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To be granted access to Tier 2 at [[Moorcroft Manor]], a knight needs to have completed the rank 4-2 mission "Hall of Heroes", and their currently equipped [[armor]], [[helmet]], [[shield]], and at least one [[Equipment#Weapons|weapon]] must all have a 2-star or greater rating.
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===Tier 3===
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To be granted access to Tier 3 at a knight must complete the rank 6-2 mission "Hall of Heroes", with their currently equipped armor, helmet, shield, and at least one weapon, being of a 4-star or greater rating.
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== Tracking Progress Toward Clearance ==
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=== History ===
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[[Image:Progress-bar.png|thumb|right|Your progress toward earning clearance to the next tier.]]
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This type of NPC has been in the game since {{release|2011-04-04}} when the game officially launched.  
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You can track your progress toward clearance for a particular tier with two methods:
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* You can talk to the Spiral Warden by clicking ATTACK.  He will tell you what you need to pass into the next tier.
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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 {{???}}.
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* Click on the [[Image:Icon-gear.png|30px]] character icon near the [[minimap]] or use the '''P key''' to access your character information and choose the progress tab. Once the Spiral Warden has awarded you access to the next tier, you will have a white star for that tier in your Clockwork Tier Clearance.
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Tier clearances are permanent.
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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.
  
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==List==
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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/Start}}
  
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== If Your Clearance is Denied ==
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{{NPCList
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If the Spiral Warden denies you access to the town due to your equipment's star level you must take the elevator to return to [[Haven]].
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|name        = Nameless
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|disambigfix = Spiral Warden (Moorcroft Manor)
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|type        = Equine
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|role        = Guardian
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|location    = [[Moorcroft Manor]]
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|notes      = Introduced with {{release|2011-04-04}}. <br><br> A warden guarding the entrance to [[Moorcroft Manor]].
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}}
  
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{{NPCList
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|name        = Nameless
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|disambigfix = Spiral Warden (Emberlight)
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|type        = Equine
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|role        = Guardian
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|location    = [[Emberlight]]
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|notes      = Introduced with release {{release|2011-04-04}}. <br><br> A warden guarding the entrance to [[Emberlight]].
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}}
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{{NPCList
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|name        = Nameless
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|disambigfix = Spiral Warden (D23 Clockwork Terminal)
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|type        = Azure
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|role        = Informant
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|location    = [[Clockwork Terminal]] (Depth 23)
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|notes      = Introduced with {{release|2011-10-19}}. <br><br> Provides information about [[Shadow Lair]]s.
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}}
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{{NPCList
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|name        = Nameless
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|disambigfix = Spiral Warden (Hall of Heroes)
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|type        = Equine
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|role        = Guardian
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|location    = [[Hall of Heroes]]
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|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.
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}}
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{{NPCList
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|name        = Virgil
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|type        = Equine
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|role        = Informant
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|location    = [[Rescue Camp]]
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|notes      = Introduced with {{release|2012-05-09}}. <br><br> Expresses concern about crossing the chasm and powering the rescue camp.
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}}
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{{NPCList
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|name        = Nameless
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|disambigfix = Spiral Warden (Winged)
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|type        = Azure
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|role        = Combat Ally
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|location    = [[Crash Site]] <br> [[Rescue Camp]]
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|notes      = Introduced with {{release|2013-12-11}}.
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}}
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{{NPCList
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|name        = Guardian Knight
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|type        = Equine
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|role        = Guardian
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|location    = {{mission|Crossing the Chasm}}
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|notes      = A warden guarding the entrance to the [[Town Square]].
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}}
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{{Table/End}}
  
 
== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
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*[[Barrus]]
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{{NPC see also}}
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*[[Subtown]]
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[[Category:Terminology]]
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[[Category:NPCs]]
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[[Category:Knights]]
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Latest revision as of 08:23, 10 April 2020

A warden guarding Haven.

The Spiral Warden is a type of NPC.

Appearance

Most NPCs of this type are tall knights wearing thick, dark blue 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. 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.

Trojans and the more equine Spiral Wardens have a similar appearance. Events that transpire during the 9-1 Interface-icon-PvE.png 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 other worlds until summoned to the Clockworks.

Subtown Gatekeepers

Tier access Force Field comparison.
Main article: Hall of Heroes

Upon reaching a subtown, the player will encounter a Spiral Warden standing next to a force field. In order to further explore the area, the player must have 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.[1] 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.

Name Visual Type Role Location Notes
Nameless Spiral Warden (Moorcroft Manor)-Mugshot.png Equine Guardian Moorcroft Manor Introduced with release 2011-04-04.

A warden guarding the entrance to Moorcroft Manor.
Nameless Spiral Warden (Emberlight)-Mugshot.png Equine Guardian Emberlight Introduced with release release 2011-04-04.

A warden guarding the entrance to Emberlight.
Nameless Spiral Warden (D23 Clockwork Terminal)-Mugshot.png Azure Informant Clockwork Terminal (Depth 23) Introduced with release 2011-10-19.

Provides information about Shadow Lairs.
Nameless Spiral Warden (Hall of Heroes)-Mugshot.png Equine Guardian Hall of Heroes 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 rank 4-1.
Virgil Virgil-Mugshot.png Equine Informant Rescue Camp Introduced with release 2012-05-09.

Expresses concern about crossing the chasm and powering the rescue camp.
Nameless Spiral Warden (Winged)-Mugshot.png Azure Combat Ally Crash Site
Rescue Camp 		Introduced with release 2013-12-11.
Guardian Knight Guardian Knight-Mugshot.png Equine Guardian 1-4 Interface-icon-PvE.png Mission: Crossing the Chasm A warden guarding the entrance to the Town Square.

See Also

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