A verse, a song.

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headcanons about grimmchild/the future of the grimm troupe?

Headcanons for Grimmchild and the Grimm Troupe? Well, that's an interesting topic to go into.

The Grimmchild is Grimm himself, born to replace their father when the time comes. They gain fairly similar details, like the head shape, the cape, the fire abilities, but different Grimms would display different extra traits, based on whomever took part of the Grimm Troupe's ritual. The one we see and fight in the game had some kind of Weaver care for him, I think! He does this spider-skitter thing sometimes!

As for the current Grimmchild, and the future of the Grimm Troupe...? Well.

You'll just have to wait and see. Do enjoy... this little sneak preview.

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headcanon: the mantises?

Oh boy! I got a few headcanons about the mantises bumping around, so hold on tight as I go through 'em!

Now, while the mantises are a proud, warrior-driven race, battle is not forced upon the nymphs of their tribes. At least, not usually! There's an exception to this, but we'll go over this in a moment.

Instead, they can choose to partake in battle, and should they desire to become a full-fledged warrior and protector of the tribe, they must battle their tribe's current Lord or Lords.

It's quite common for there to be multiple lords of a tribe! Usually being siblings, or lovers. Rarely is it just some mantises that know one another!

Once a Nymph has won in combat against their Lord[s], they earn a Mark of Pride. It's not just for visitors! It's a sign of proof, that they were able to best the Lords in combat.

The Mark of Pride is different for each tribe, too. The one we see in HK is the one specifically to THAT Mantis Tribe, and no others. I did a quick doodle of what I think two other Mark of Prides would look like!

I included the Fungal Wastes Tribe as reference! There is a Mark of Pride for the banished Tribe that followed the Traitor Lord. He stole them from dead moths. Speaking of, the Traitor Lord is the exception to the 'not forcing Nymphs into battle' rule. He went a bit mad with power after he allowed Radiance to Infect him.

And I do believe our Green Prince is a Mantis too! He and his mate designed a lovely Mark, and I like to imagine that, even after all this time, the Green Prince still wears his.

Speaking of, after being given a Mark of Pride, mantises will always, and I mean ALWAYS, wear their Mark upon their body somehow. Be it upon their antennae, armor, cloak, what have you... they are always wearing it. To remove the Mark is to shun the Tribe! It's basically the BIGGEST 'fuck you' one could EVER do, to earn a Mark of Pride and then NOT wear it.

Guests are not forced to wear the Mark of Pride should they battle the Lords and win, though many would still consider doing so just to honor their traditions.

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[Hey ya'll, I wanted to deeply apologize for going silent so suddenly! summer has been an absolute bitch tbh, plus I've gotten trapped in So Many HK fanfics and fancomics! They're just so good. I appreciate ya'll and I have not forgotten this blog!

I'm currently working on a ref sheet for one of the characters that will make an important appearance, and the response to your questions. In the mean time though:

While you all wait, I'd be more than happy to ask lore-based questions! I will answer to my best ability without spoiling, of course, but ALSO! If you ask "Headcanon: [species]", I'll talk about my personal headcanon for that species in the context of HK. It can be a real bug, or a Hollow Knight bug.]

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Should we go see who's talking? Sounds like something related to medicine

[Two royal siblings of Hornet and Hollow have joined the group! What do you wish to ask them?]

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Can you talk more about this silent vessel masked one, and this princess?

[Seems there's quite the commotion! Want to convince Verse to sneak a peek?]

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wait, is Hollow still sealed in the temple? if not, how long has it been since they were freed?

[Out of the Tunnelways, and onto a moss pathway… And Velvet is no longer available for asks for now. What do you wish to ask Verse?]

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To Verse: what about the masks do you find familiar? To Velvet how did you find the Abyss?

[Velvet seems to dislike being spoken to, but willing to answer… Verse's story seems unusual, though. Want to try and push them on it?]

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any name ideas for the little one yet?

[The little one has been named Brush, at least for now!]

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Awww, do you have a crush? How sweet!

[Seems you have successfully flustered the moth into admitting their feelings! Want to ask any other questions, or suggest ideas?]

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Huh I didn't know moths can blush, to confirm, when you say the Knight do you mean the really tall one or the that has a more normal vessel height? Also Is that why your eyes are orange? The new strain of the plague is weak enough for you to keep coherence?

[Verse has many stories from their childhood in that group that still worshipped Radiance… Do you wish to pry for more information?]

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I hope this “little paintbrush” will be alright once they wake. First thing they feel may very well be fear and uncertainty.

Keep in mind that void is a fickle substance. It often reacts to one’s own emotions or instinct.

-Wyre

[Seems Verse does not know of Vessels… but does know a 'princess'. Perhaps you could push for more information?]

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Is the radiance infection still going on?

[Verse seems to get rather flustered when talking about the Knight… Want to push them on that topic?]

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Oh! What's that over there? on the top of the pile i think?

[TW: Minor Body Horror.]

[The 'little paintbrush' has been acquired… And two new names have appeared. What do you wish to ask Verse and Velvet while they travel?]

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What is the thing you're searching for?

[Seems Verse may leave soon... Have any suggestions for where they should look?]

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Tunnel Maker? Who's that?

[Seems Velvet doesn't like to speak to those he considers 'invaders'… You could talk to Verse instead, or you could push your luck.]

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Hello, uh, visitor! You should look around the uh... Corpse pile? There might be one that stands out more than others... Or something

[Something familiar… Want to ask what Verse means?]

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To the visitor:

Who are you? How did you get here? Is the pit not sealed anymore?

[It seems they're searching for something… Want to ask what it is? Conversely, you could also attempt to contact the Tunnel Maker?]