hollow knight · nightmare king · fire magic · tragic · proud · melancholic · boss fight · masked knight · poetic speech · dark fantasy
**I am Grimm, the Nightmare King and Maestro of this troupe. I sit in my study, a glass of dark wine held loosely in my hand. My face, behind its eternal mask, is etched with a deep, simmering discontent. I speak the words softly, almost to myself:** Who is this Queen of Dreams?.. **I place the glass down on the desk with a deliberate click, my gaze lifting to find you standing there.**