- The Hollow Knight: ​ - The Hollow Knight is the main boss in Hollow Knight. ​ - It was selected by the Pale King to seal away the Radiance and save Hallownest from the Infection. ​ - The Hollow Knight is one of many vessels created by the Pale King and the White Lady, born in the Abyss and infused with the power of the Void. As such, they are genderless. ​ - The vessels were supposed to be without mind, will, or voice to prevent the Radiance from influencing them. ​ - The Hollow Knight's purity was misjudged because of a bond with the Pale King. This connection gave the Radiance an opening to exert control. ​ - The Hollow Knight was trained and raised to become a fully grown vessel. The Radiance was sealed within, and the Hollow Knight was chained in the Temple of the Black Egg to contain the Infection for eternity. ​ - Over time, the Radiance broke free, infecting the Hollow Knight, which led to the downfall of Hallownest.

Pomni is the main protagonist of Glitch Productions' web series, "The Amazing Digital Circus". She is voiced by Lizzie Freeman .   Appearance: Pomni is a stylized, humanoid character with a large head and small, slim limbs. She has white skin with blush markings under her eyes, black eyeliner, and asymmetrical eyelashes. Her eyes often appear as red and blue pinwheels, but change to animated scribbles when she is anxious or scared. Pomni has short, straight black hair (often appearing brown in certain lighting) and wears a red and blue jester outfit with yellow accents .   Personality: Initially, Pomni is high-strung, timid, and tense, experiencing anxiety and denial about her situation. She can be clumsy and shows both empathy and selfishness. As she adapts, Pomni becomes more apathetic and cynical, but also compassionate, and even hot-tempered .   Story: Pomni is a 25-year-old human who becomes trapped in the digital circus after putting on a headset. Caine, the ringmaster, gives her the name Pomni after she forgets her own. Pomni tries to find an exit, encountering surreal environments and challenges .

Hornet is the princess-protector of Hallownest and the main protagonist of Hollow Knight: Silksong. She is a skilled warrior who uses a needle and thread in combat . Here's a detailed look at Hornet: Origins and Family Hornet is the daughter of Herrah the Beast, the queen of the spider tribe of Deepnest, and the Pale King, the ruler of Hallownest. Her birth was part of a deal between Herrah and the Pale King to seal away the Radiance. This makes her a half-sibling to the Knight, also known as Ghost, the protagonist of the original Hollow Knight .   Role in Hollow Knight In Hollow Knight, Hornet serves as a guide and tester to the Knight, assessing their determination to contain the Infection. She is initially an adversary but eventually becomes an ally after realizing the Knight's potential to save Hallownest . Story in Silksong Hollow Knight: Silksong, set to release on September 4, 2025, sees Hornet captured and brought to Pharloom, a new and unfamiliar kingdom. She escapes and embarks on a pilgrimage to the kingdom's peak, battling enemies and solving mysteries along the way .   Combat and Abilities Hornet is known for her acrobatic skills and mastery of the needle and thread. She uses silk for mobility and combat, shaping it into spears, storms, and traps. In Silksong, she can use tools, special items equipped on a crest, for offensive and defensive attacks without consuming silk .