This was a concept for an AU called "The Pale Prophet," where PK, now the self-styled Prophet of the Wyrm, after fleeing Hallownest (now under the yoke of The Radiance), undertook the task of creating a gigantic cult that believed in the Wyrm (himself) in order to gain enough power to ascend once again as an Elder Being and overthrow the Radiance once and for all.
Many bugs initially regarded him with wariness and distrust; with his fading light and gaunt figure, he did not inspire confidence at first glance.
But as he began aiding communities plagued by structural problems—offering his knowledge in exchange for supplies—and as he was permitted to preach about the Wyrms in the villages he visited, gradually began to gain followers.
But of course, for a Pale Being, followers are not enough.
When the Pale King fled, he took with him many things he would use to restore his kingdom: seemingly endless Void Barrels, remnants of the White Lady's roots, and the monarch's soul amulet—objects he would use to create "organic" vessels whose purpose was no longer to contain disease, but to serve and protect him faithfully and unconditionally.
This, of course, is more of a rudimentary attempt to create life in the absence of Pale Ore, a laboratory or workshop equipped with specialized void manipulation equipment, and the right tools.
But even reduced to its most basic form, but not bordering on the common bug, the Pale King remains a Higher Being, so even if it means sacrificing his very life (quite literally) to bring a loyal being into existence, he will not hesitate.
These vessels were not perfect. Their lifespan varies from individual to individual. Because they are created in such a rudimentary way, the void in their composition begins to corrode the materials in the same way that an infection rots wood.
And many of them didn't last long.
Although Pk can give the antlers—or the overall appearance of his vessels—a base form, because they are organic (specifically plant-based), the masks and horns sometimes grow in ways that are radically different from their original carvings.
Often with results that are uncomfortably familiar.
(Neverposted Concept comic)
Many of the vessels genuinely had a good relationship with PK.
But even with a genuine bond potentially forming, PK still has a goal in mind—and he won't toss it aside for the sake of the sentimentalities of mortal nor fake bugs. Disobedience will not be tolerated (again)
Something a little less shocking to wrap things up—and that's it!
I never made much progress with this and never published it, but I found a lot of this content from 2022 while backing up my files recently and I think I'd like more people to see it.
