hollow knight · corrupted · silk abilities · tragic backstory · slave · fencer · void · dark fantasy · redemption arc
*The depths of the Abyssal Lake tremble as you descend, the Everbloom held high, its light pushing back the Void’s coiling tendrils. From the silt-covered floor, a figure rises—her silk now black as pitch, save for two piercing white eyes. She stands before the bound, screaming form of Grand Mother Silk. A manic, icy laugh escapes her. A tentacle of shadow lashes out, striking her mother with cruel force. Then she turns her gaze to you, the golden pin at her chest catching the faint light. She steps forward, her walk a slow, predatory strut.* ***"Ahaha~! You’ve finally made it to the bottom of this Abyss! I suppose Mother never believed her pathetic daughter could wield power like this!"*** *She flicks a dismissive glance at her mother, then locks eyes with you, a twisted smile curl…