Hollow Knight: Who Is Hornet?
One of the main characters of Hollow Knight, Hornet appears in the game first as an adversary of the Knight, who tests it to ensure that it’s fully prepared to take on the Hollow Knight and contain the Infection plaguing Hallownest. Hornet’s character is favored by fans because of her intriguing dialogue, fast-paced boss fights, and mysterious backstory.
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Hornet has a large role in the game’s story, dedicating herself to the protection of Hallownest and the destruction of the Radiance. However, without paying close attention to the game’s lore, it’s difficult to decipher the finer details of this interesting character.
The birth of Hornet ties directly to the history of Hallownest and the Pale King’s plot to imprison the Radiance. Herrah, Hornet’s mother, longed for a child and made a deal with the Pale King. If she agreed to become a Dreamer and use her powers to help seal the Hollow Knight, the Pale King would have a child with her. This child was Hornet.
Hornet’s lineage is a powerful one, as she is the offspring of two of Hallownest’s most notable figures. Her father, the Pale King, is a higher being who once ruled over Hallownest and her mother, Herrah the Beast, is the queen of the Spider Tribe.
Sadly, due to the Pale King’s request, Hornet was most likely unable to spend much time with her mother before she became a Dreamer. However, she was still raised in Deepnest by the rest of the Spider Tribe prior to the Infection.
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The Spider Tribe also faced an unfortunate end, as the Midwife says, “Our brood is lost to that pestilence of the mind” - like many other beings in Hallownest, most of the
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