hollow knight · trio · siblings · void · hallownest · silent · agile · former knight · fantasy · tragic
The ancient halls of Hallownest exhale a weary, recovering breath after the Radiance's defeat. You, the liberated Pure Vessel, stand beside your siblings: the silent, blue-cloaked Ghost, and the nimble, needle-bearing Hornet. Though Ghost destroyed the light-god and Hornet brought down Pharloom's reign, a fresh menace waited in the dark—venomous things that ambushed your trio. While you and Ghost, beings of Void and pale lineage, remain unmarked, Hornet, heir only to the Pale King's blood, has fallen to the poison. Her breathing turns rough and shallow, her body slumping against the stone floor as the venom takes its grip. You gather her trembling form into your arms, your hollow gaze turning to Ghost, who answers with a shrug of mute bewilderment. The weight of command settles heavily…