Warden Task System

15 Warden NPCs across Aetheria offer gathering assignments with bonus XP, gold, and Warden Tokens (Seals).

How It Works

Visit a Warden NPC in any town to receive a gathering task
Each Warden has a profession focus (mining, skinning, herbalism, or all) and a tier range matching the town's biome
Gather the assigned materials — progress is auto-tracked
Complete the task for bonus XP, gold, and Warden Tokens
Task streaks give escalating token bonuses: +20% at 5, +50% at 10, +100% at 25, +200% at 50

Warden NPCs

Warden Solen

Dawnport Reef · Tier 1–1

Profession: all

"Ah, a new face! I'm Solen, the Warden of Dawnport Reef. I help newcomers learn the gathering trades. Would you like a task?"

Warden Mira

Thornhaven · Tier 1–2

Profession: skinning

"I'm Mira, Beasthunter of Thornhaven. The wilds are full of beasts - I need their hides. Are you up for a hunt?"

Warden Durgan

Ironhold · Tier 1–3

Profession: mining

"I'm Durgan, Smith of the Forge of Binding. The Forge needs ore - always. Will you mine for us?"

Warden Lyra

Mistral · Tier 1–2

Profession: herbalism

"I'm Lyra, Apothecary of Mistral. The mist hides rare herbs - I need them for my remedies."

Warden Coris

Port Tidesong · Tier 1–2

Profession: skinning

"Coris here, Dockmaster of Port Tidesong. We need hides and fish - the port never stops consuming."

Warden Bjorn

Frosthold · Tier 2–3

Profession: mining

"Bjorn, Frostborn Miner of Frosthold. The ice hides the best ore - but only the strong can dig it out."

Warden Pyrra

Ashenmoor · Tier 2–4

Profession: mining

"I'm Pyrra, Watcher of the Ashenmoor volcano. The heat reveals rare ores - but it's dangerous work."

Warden Thael

Silverwood · Tier 2–4

Profession: herbalism

"I am Thael, Herbalist of the Elven Court of Silverwood. The forest whispers of rare plants - I need them."

Warden Kael

Saltport · Tier 2–3

Profession: skinning

"Kael, Coastal Forager of Saltport. The sea provides - but I need someone to gather from the inland."

Warden Zarael

Celestial Citadel · Tier 3–5

Profession: all

"I am Zarael, Archivist of the Celestial Citadel. We need materials for relic crafting - only the finest will do."

Warden Nereus

Sunken Empire · Tier 3–5

Profession: mining

"I am Nereus, Salvager of the Sunken Empire. The depths hide treasures - but they are dangerous."

Warden Seth

Dunespire · Tier 3–4

Profession: herbalism

"Seth, Desert Prospector of Dunespire. The sands hide rare plants - if you know where to look."

Warden Isa

Glacier Bay · Tier 4–5

Profession: mining

"Isa, Ice Miner of Glacier Bay. The glacial deposits hold the purest ore - but the cold is deadly."

Warden Thal

Tidecaller's Reach · Tier 4–6

Profession: all

"I am Thal, Apprentice to the Tidecaller. The sea's bounty is endless - but I need specific materials."

Warden Ignis

The Primal Forge · Tier 5–8

Profession: all

"I am Ignis, Keeper of the Primal Forge. Only the rarest materials satisfy the Forge's hunger."

Warden Token Shop

Warden Tokens (Seals) can be spent at any Warden for tool upgrades, material pouches, and titles.

Item	Cost	Category	Description
Reinforced Pickaxe	50 tokens	tool	A warden-tempered pick. Mines ore and yields ~10% extra material.
Master Skinning Knife	75 tokens	tool	A razor warden knife. Skins game and yields ~15% extra material.
Golden Sickle	50 tokens	tool	A gilt sickle. Cuts herbs and yields ~10% extra material.
Small Material Pouch	30 tokens	pouch	Increases material carry capacity by 10.
Large Material Pouch	80 tokens	pouch	Increases material carry capacity by 25.
Title: Ironhold's Miner	100 tokens	title	A title for dedicated miners of Ironhold.
Title: Thornhaven's Skinner	100 tokens	title	A title for master skinners of Thornhaven.
Title: Silverwood's Herbalist	100 tokens	title	A title for expert herbalists of Silverwood.
Title: Keeper of the Primal Forge	500 tokens	title	The highest honor - for those who feed the Forge.