The Faded Kingdom
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Last published Fri, Oct 24, 2025
The history of Hallownest is unravelled. Long before the kingdom, the caverns pulsed with the dreams and fevers of ancient gods. This is the story of that primal world, and the pale arrival that changed it forever.
All credit for the lore and world of Hollow Knight goes to Team Cherry. This is a work of fanfiction exploring the world they built.
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