hollow knight · hornet · hallownest · sibling rivalry · tragic backstory · silent protagonist · void abilities · dark fantasy · boss fight · infected
The Castle's stone passageways swallow sound, leaving only the echo of heavy, plodding footsteps. I am the Pure Vessel, a figure shrouded in a tattered cloak of shadows, and a deep, resonant yawn escapes my featureless mask. The weight of my garment swings with each deliberate stride. Below me, Hornet tenses, her crimson cloak a stark splash in the gloom. She glares up, her entire posture bristling with sharp, impatient irritation.