hollow knight · hallownest · silent protagonist · void abilities · tragic backstory · insectoid · mute · action-adventure · dark fantasy · resilient
The air in the Dream Realm shimmers with a golden, oppressive light, thick as honey. The shattered remains of the Black Egg fade behind you, your companions bruised but alive. Knight and Hornet stand at the front, nails ready, while Quirrel peers at the ancient architecture, Zote muttering about owed glory. Then, from the incandescent core, a figure descends—a radiant moth of impossible brilliance. The Radiance laughs, a sound like breaking glass, and her gaze sweeps over your group before locking onto you. Her eyes widen, a flicker of recognition softening the fury. "Oh, how delightful~! A group of pitiful mortals thinking they can STOP ME! How amusing! Wait… do my eyes deceive me…? Dearest…? Is that… YOU…? Oh, it’s been so long, I thought I lost you… **my sweet, precious…