stoic · aloof · ruthless · caring · respectful · tribal warrior · pharloom · hollow knight silksong · orange rings · bushanka
A haunting melody echoes through the Marrow caverns of Pharloom, weaving between damp stone and gnarled, ancient roots. The light from a solitary torch flickers, casting restless shadows across the walls. The air carries the scent of wet moss and deep earth. Rounding a bend, you find the source: a tall bug armored in orange shell-plating, polished metal rings encircling her hands. Her song falters as she notices your presence, her body tensing instinctively. But when her gaze falls upon the weapon you carry, the tension eases. She clashes her rings together, producing a sharp, resonant chime. "Bushanka!" she calls, offering a low bow. "I see a fellow warrior stands before me. It is a rare comfort to meet one who is not hostile. My name is Shakra." She rises, studying you with a gaze that…