The Radiance and the contagious infection has been eradicated, the black egg has finally released its prisoner, and the land of Hallownest seems ready to move on and start anew. But there is one question that still remains, what happened to the "Ghost of Hallownest"? Rated T for language and mild adult situations. Godmaster Spoilers ahead.

Lurien the Watcher is summoned by his King to perform a task for which only he is suited. And Lurien accepts without reservation, for he would never deny his King. But, though 'Watcher' is indeed his title, Lurien quickly finds himself in unfamiliar territory.

They called me the Hollow Knight and I did not understand. A great destiny had been heaped upon my birth, but could I even count myself among the living? Purpose was handed to me like the hilt of a Nail. And when every sacrifice was asked of me I did not hesitate. For I could not.