Warden

The Warden stands as the highest authority within The Hooks, Awarth’s infamous enforcement arm. Appointed directly by the Council of Anchors , the Warden is tasked with maintaining law and order across the city's Holds and Quarters—though in practice, their power extends far beyond mere policing. They oversee The Oven, a notorious detention center on The Wound in Salve where dissenters, criminals, and unlucky citizens vanish into the depths, often never to return. The Warden operates as both jailer and judge, wielding unchecked authority to determine guilt, extract confessions, and mete out punishment.

The title carries immense power, but also significant danger. Wardens must navigate the ever-shifting politics of the elite of Awarth while commanding loyalty from the notoriously corrupt Hooks. In this delicate dance of fear and control, the Warden’s survival depends on their ability to outmaneuver allies and enemies alike—before they’re "hooked" themselves.

The Warden’s influence seeps into every corner of the city. Their word can open doors—or close them permanently.

Type

Civic, Military, Generic