The world of Hollow Knight is overflowing with lore, mysteries, and unanswered questions. With Hollow Knight: Silksong, Team Cherry takes us to Pharloom—a new kingdom where Hornet’s journey sheds light on secrets left behind in Hallownest.
But how exactly does Silksong tie back to the Pale King’s legacy, the Radiance’s influence, and the Void’s looming threat? This guide brings together developer hints, fan theories, and in-game evidence to explore the deep connections between the two games.
🧵 Hornet’s Heritage: Daughter of Kings and Beasts
Hornet isn’t just another warrior—she’s a living connection between Hallownest and Pharloom.
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Princess of Two Worlds: Daughter of the Pale King (Hallownest’s ruler) and Herrah the Beast (queen of Deepnest), Hornet embodies both royalty and weaver culture.
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Weaver Roots: Pharloom is theorized to be the ancestral homeland of the Weavers. Hornet’s abduction and return here may tie directly to her heritage.
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A New Purpose: In Silksong, Hornet evolves from protector of ruins to potential queen uncovering her legacy in a land “haunted by silk and song.”
👑 The Pale King’s Legacy: Lies, Sacrifices, and Hidden Truths
The Pale King’s influence lingers, even in his absence.
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A Kingdom Built on Forgery? Older three-spiked seals (linked to the Radiance) appear to predate the Pale King’s four-spiked emblems—hinting that he rewrote history to claim power.
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“No Cost Too Great”: His mantra led to countless sacrifices in Hallownest. Pharloom may hide its own version of this ruthless philosophy.
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Hornet’s Burden: As his daughter, Hornet must face the legacy of both his noble acts and his cruelties.
☀️ The Radiance’s Echo: Light, Song, and Subjugation
Though the Radiance is gone, her shadow lingers in Pharloom’s haunting new threat.
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From Light to Song: Where Radiance controlled through dreams and light, Pharloom’s “dangerous song” may enslave minds in a subtler way—turning bugs into fanatical followers.
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Bells as Cultural Memory: Pharloom’s omnipresent bells may serve to suppress or contain a forgotten higher being, just as the moths’ memory of Radiance shaped Hallownest’s fate.
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Grand Mother Silk: A potential successor figure to the Radiance, she could be Pharloom’s higher being who rules through song.
⚫ The Void’s Ominous Reach: Will It Follow Hornet?
The Abyss’s darkness may not stay buried forever.
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A Contained Threat? The Void may be unique to Hallownest, and Pharloom lacks a visible Abyss equivalent.
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Hornet and the Void: Lore suggests Hornet isn’t Void-born like the Knight—but her intro cutscene hints at shadowy ties.
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Future Conflict: Some fans believe Silksong could set the stage for a multikingdom battle against the Void in a future Hollow Knight 3.
🔔 Pharloom’s Mysteries: Bells, Weavers, and Cycles
Pharloom mirrors Hallownest in eerie ways.
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Bells as Control: Instead of seals, Pharloom uses bells—possibly spreading the controlling song or holding something at bay.
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Weaver Homeland: The Weavers’ original home may reveal why they abandoned Pharloom for Hallownest.
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Breaking the Cycle: Just as the Knight broke the Infection cycle, Hornet may face the challenge of ending Pharloom’s song-bound tyranny.
📊 Silksong vs Hollow Knight: Lore Connections at a Glance
| Element | Hollow Knight (Hallownest) | Silksong (Pharloom) | Connection Theory |
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| Source of Control | Radiance (Light/Infection) | Grand Mother Silk (Song/Silk) | Song as new “Infection.” |
| Protagonist’s Tie | Knight (Vessel of Void) | Hornet (Daughter of Pale King) | Exploring Weaver heritage. |
| Symbolism | Seals (4 spikes, Pale King) | Older Seals (3 spikes), Bells | Pale King usurped past civilization. |
| Core Conflict | Light vs. Void | Song/Silk vs. Free Will | A new cultural cycle of control. |
| Void’s Role | Central Abyssal threat | Potential external threat | May expand in future games. |
💎 Conclusion: A Tapestry of Echoes
Hollow Knight: Silksong isn’t just a sequel—it’s a mirror held up to Hallownest’s tragedies. The Pale King’s lies echo in Pharloom’s rulers, the Radiance’s control resurfaces in song, and the Void lingers as a potential ultimate evil.
Hornet’s story is about cycles—control, decay, and rebellion—and her chance to break them. Whether she embraces her Weaver heritage or rejects her father’s legacy, her path is a bold reimagining of Hollow Knight’s themes.
❓ FAQ
Will the Pale King appear in Silksong?
Unlikely. He’s gone, but his influence remains strong through Hornet and Pharloom’s echoes of Hallownest.
Is the Radiance truly gone?
Yes—defeated in Hollow Knight. But her role may be “replaced” by Grand Mother Silk’s song-based control.
Does Hornet have Void inside her?
Lore says no—she’s a “Gendered Child.” But the intro cutscene hints at something shadowy, keeping theories alive.
Is Silksong the last game in the series?
Not confirmed. Many fans speculate a third entry could center on the Void’s rise beyond Pharloom.
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