Why did the radiance infect Hallownest?

-radiance was a higher being represented as the old light or nature by some bugs; it supposedly was the ruler of the moth tribe and of hallownest in elder days, when the wyrm came and transformed into the king, he convinced the moth tribe and the other bugs to forget her; thats why and how the infection started.

Why did the Radiance create the infection?

However, the Radiance was not entirely forgotten, as memories of her still lingered. Eventually, bugs started to have dreams about the Radiance. This caused the Infection to appear for the first time. It started to manifest itself as bugs struggled against the Radiance's influence and tried to suppress it.

Is the Radiance a villain?

Type of Villain

I suppose mere mortals like myself will never understand. The Hunter's Journal entry on the Radiance. The Radiance is the main antagonist and true final boss of the 2017 indie videogame Hollow Knight.

Where did the Radiance come from Hollow Knight?

With a bit of investment in the lore, you can discover that the Radiance, a god of great light, was created and worshipped by the moth tribe, until the arrival of the Pale King. Refusing to be forgotten, Radiance forced herself into the minds of Hallownest, and the infection was born.

Is Radiance a moth?

Lore. The Radiance is a higher being of light similar to Essence, and as such, opposed to the Void, her ancient enemy. The Moth Tribe is born from her light and in return revered her.

The Infection: Hollow Knight Lore

Is the radiance The Pale King?

These bugs revered him as a god, and even the moths, who were created by the Radiance, turned to the Pale King for guidance instead. Over time, there was almost nobody who still remembered that the Radiance existed in the first place.

Is the seer the radiance?

Lore. The Seer is the last surviving member of the Moth Tribe. She tends the graves of the Resting Grounds and guides the Knight because she regrets that her ancestors forgot about their creator, the Radiance.

Is The Pale King a good guy?

They aren't considered evil explicitly, the pale light of the king could also be considered evil (for all the vessels discarded and the sacrifices imposed upon others) but the bugs adored him.

Can you save Myla in Hollow Knight?

Killing Myla after she is fully Infected counts towards the Husk Miner's Journal entry. When asked about whether it is possible to save Myla, Team Cherry said in a Reddit AMA that as long as Myla is not killed, there is "always the chance of a happy ending".

What language do they speak in Hollow Knight?

Deemed The Hallowscript, the fans designed a language almost completely from scratch - complete with sets of rules on how to write it. And not only have they come up with a written language - in theory, at least - you could actually speak it.

Can you cure infected crossroads?

It never reverts. The only way to get locked out of completing the journal is by missing something in the White Palace, but that's unlikely to happen.

What is the hardest boss in Hollow Knight?

Are the hollow Knight and Hornet related?

Hornet is the Knight's sister through their shared father. Like the rest of their Vessel siblings, the Knight is genderless. After climbing out of their birthplace in the Abyss, the Knight witnessed their sibling, the Hollow Knight, being taken out of the Abyss by the Pale King.

Why did the hollow Knight fail?

Only a receptable of void and soul to contain the infection. The pale king had affection for his "perfect" creation after so many discarded vessels, so this supposedly created a mind on the Pure Vessel, which became the failed Hollow Knight.

Who is the easiest dream boss?

Lost Kin and Soul Tyrant are the easiest i would say.

What does awoken Dream Nail do?

Awoken Dream Nail

Allows the wielder to cut through the veil between dreams and waking. Can be used to reveal hidden dreams or open gateways. The power of the Dream Nail has fully awoken, allowing entry into certain protected memories.

Is the hollow Knight still alive?

Upon defeat, the Hollow Knight dies and the Knight absorbs the Infection into themself. The Knight is then sealed inside the Black Egg and the game ends.

Is ZOTE a vessel?

A lot of people have speculated that Zote is a Vessel due to his resemblance to the Knight, but that seems to be untrue.

Is Hornet a vessel?

What kind of ship is this? HORNET (IMO: 9197844) is a Crude Oil Tanker that was built in 2000 (22 years ago) and is sailing under the flag of Panama.

DID THE PALE KING create the collector?

There is a mold in a hidden room in the White Palace in a shape almost identical to the Collector, implying that they are a creation from the Pale King, who also created the vessels.

What animal is Grimm Hollow Knight?

While uncertain what species Grimm is given all characters in the game are bugs, the most accepted theory is that Grimm is a moth, particularly a Calyptra, or the vampire moth.

Is Grimm evil Hollow Knight?

Type of Villains

The Grimm Troupe are a supporting antagonistic faction in Hollow Knight, introduced in the second content pack of the same name. The cult is led by the mysterious Grimm.

Is Hornet a spider?

Hornet gets her name from the stinger-like needle she wields as a sword. As the daughter of Herrah and the Pale King, she's not a bee, but rather a half-spider, half-Wyrm. (Wyrms are basically ancient slug gods.) As such, her body produces Silk, which is her version of the Knight's Soul power.