Lore & Progression Idea: The Warden, The Sift, and the Corrupted Sovereign

Proposal: A storyline connecting Ancient Cities, The Sift, and a tragic origin for the Sculk. The True Villain: The Sculk wasn't originally evil—it was corrupted by a power-hungry entity from the Warden's home dimension. This "Corrupted Sovereign" consumed its own world's energy and now uses the Sculk to siphon souls and XP from other dimensions. The Target (The Sift): Overflowing with soul energy, The Sift becomes the main target for this invasion. The local Boss of The Sift is currently overwhelmed by the Sculk spread. Alliance with the Warden: The Wardens we meet in Ancient Cities are the last remnants of a fallen resistance, collecting energy to defeat their former master. Endgame Boss Fight: Instead of just fighting the Warden, players could team up with a pacified Warden champion and The Sift's Guardian in a multi-dimensional boss fight to defeat the Corrupted Sovereign, restoring balance and purifying the Ancient Cities.