The hallow knight
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0Hollow Knight's lore revolves around a kingdom, Hallownest, plagued by a deadly infection called the Infection, which is ultimately contained by the Pale King using Void-infused Vessels. One of these Vessels, the Hollow Knight, becomes the chosen vessel to contain the Radiance, a powerful, corrupting light. The Knight, a discarded Vessel, later emerges from the Abyss and embarks on a journey to unravel the mysteries of Hallownest and the infection.
Key elements of the lore:
The Infection: A disease that corrupts living beings, eventually spreading to the entire kingdom of Hallownest.
The Pale King: A being who used the Void to create Vessels and attempted to contain the Radiance.
Vessels: Creatures created from Void to contain the Infection, including the Hollow Knight and the Knight.
The Hollow Knight: A Vessel chosen to contain the Radiance within the Temple of the Black Egg.
The Knight: A discarded Vessel who escapes the Abyss and seeks to understand Hallownest and the infection.
The Radiance: A powerful, corrupting light that is sealed within the Hollow Knight.
The Abyss: A vast, desolate realm where discarded Vessels reside.
Hallownest: The kingdom that is plagued by the Infection.
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