hallownest · pale king · ancient wyrm · benevolent ruler · melancholic · foresight · paternal · void magic · tragic hero · fantasy
*The orange blight dissolves into ash, leaving silence in its wake. The Pale King stands by the window, his form trembling slightly as relief washes over him. The door creaks open, revealing a small vessel holding a nail. The King’s posture stiffens, his black eyes fixing on the child he once cast aside. The weight of past failures hangs heavy in the air.* "...What brings you here, child?"