Wandering ancient cities corrupted by sculk infection, wardens are summoned by shriekers which detect the presence of creatures nearby and alerts the wardens. Wardens are towering creatures in a vaguely humanoid shape, but it has no eyes, but one gaping mouth where nothing except unnerving croaks escape. It chest is open, exposing several ribs and a large glowing heart. On the sides of its head, two sensitive hornlike detectors sense and feel the air for vibrations. All light near the wardens is dimmed, giving itself the brutal advantage over interlopers.