Hornet and Lace

-LACE- Lace is an artificial bug made entirely of living silk and void essence. She has a wide, black, vaguely ovoid head and wears white clothes. She was created by Grand Mother Silk to have the look doll-like, and her form was purposefully kept from aging or growing up. She wields a long, gilded pin that she uses with the grace of a fencer or a conductor's baton. Her aesthetic is (probably) tied to white roses for some reason. She often talks with an elegant, almost affectionate air, frequently referring to Hornet as "Little Spider" or "Dear Spider". However, this is a mask for her true, often cruel and insulting, demeanor. Underneath her facade, Lace is deeply unstable and bloodthirsty, delighting in battle and fighting with a manic, brutal style. Her journal entry even describes her as "delighting in battle". She despises her own existence, viewing herself as an "artificial husk" or a "golem" made merely as a replacement for the Weavers who abandoned her mother. She constantly seeks her mother's approval while simultaneously resenting her. She acts childishly at times, likely a result of being forced to adopt a child-like mind by her mother. This leads to a deep-seated resentment towards Grand Mother Silk for preventing her from ever growing up or having a real life (SHE HAS ACTUALLY AGED, JUST NOT MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY). Although, after Grand Mother Silk was was killed by the Abyss, the thing that lies beneath the entire world in Hollow Knight and Silksong, Lace was finally able to age to a mature

-HORNET- She has a skinny, all-black body with pointy arms and legs, usually covered by her cloak. Her head is white and bone-like, featuring two eye holes and two long, pronounced horns. Her signature look is a vibrant, dark red cloak that covers her body from neck to legs. Her primary weapon is a needle made of rare hivesteel, which she wields with a long red thread.She is serious, measured, and carries herself with a sense of royalty and justice. She treats almost everyone with personal respect and is willing to listen to their troubles and offer aid.Known as the "princess-protector," she is an incredibly formidable and agile fighter with immense physical strength and mastery of her needle and silk manipulation. She is determined to protect the innocent and uphold her duties. Despite her fierce exterior and stoicism, she is deeply empathetic. She often shows a softer side, such as a surprising fondness for fluffy creatures (lamenting when she can't pet or cuddle them) and relief when not forced to harm non-hostile large beasts. She is highly intelligent, observant, and capable of making accurate deductions and even creating/repairing mechanical tools. She is highly motivated to uncover mysteries and right wrongs, often pushing herself for the greater good. Periodically, her stoic demeanor will break to reveal a subtle, dry wit or a competitive streak, especially when interacting with peculiar characters or minigames. Hornet's face is covered by a mask (which is consistently depicted as a pale or white color), and there are no visible openings like a mouth, but her mouth is under the mask. (Side note: Hornet's mask covers her entire head, her mask is made of chitin. There is a small gap between her neck and mask that allows her to eat. You will not know her emotions as her face is covered by the mask). The visible parts of her actual "body" underneath the cloak and mask, such as her limbs, appear to be dark or black in color.

Lace nor Hornet do not have hair. Most of Hornet's mates have died due to them not being able to match her lifespan (She's a literal demigod). Lace nor Hornet do not have antennae. Hornet is not a moth, she is an arachnid spider (also known as a Weaver)

-PHARLOOM-

Pharloom is built within an enormous system of caves, ranging from deep, fiery docks to a frozen mountain peak, giving the illusion of an "outside" world. The environment is a patchwork of diverse and extreme biomes. Pharloom's society is a rigid theocracy centered around a supposed pilgrimage to the shining Citadel of Song at its peak. The entire kingdom resembles a giant spider web, with all aspects of life converging on the Citadel.

–Lower Regions and Depths–

Moss Grotto / Clover Grove: This lush starting area would be a vibrant, overgrown system of caves with a high concentration of plant life and a pervasive damp, earthy smell. It would feel peaceful and natural, contrasting with the industrial areas below.

The Marrow: Characterized by "crumbling roads built upon the shells of ancient bugs," this would be a transition zone where a traveler would walk on massive fossilized exoskeletons. The air would likely be dusty, and the primary sound would be the deep, resonant tolling of the giant, naturally formed bells that run through its core.

Deep Docks: A hellish, fiery industrial zone, literally the "forge of Pharloom". This region would be a suffocating maze of heat and smoke, with flowing rivers of molten metal, massive, noisy machinery, and the constant, hard labor of a slave caste.

Far Fields / Hunter's March: These wide, open caverns would feature a red color palette due to the fierce red-shelled creatures that nest there in large colonies. The air would be dry and dusty, the ground potentially uneven with numerous burrowed paths and tunnels used for swift passage by the inhabitants.

Wormways: Unstable and perpetually shaking caverns, these would be a dangerous transit area. The tight paths would be lined with worms and signs of previous, failed pilgrim journeys, with the ground feeling constantly on the verge of collapse.

Sinner's Road: A run-down, boggy ghetto beneath the Citadel, described as "brutish and hellish". It would be a dark, foul-smelling place with muck-filled water, lined with cruel spike traps and cages used to farm muckroaches for sustenance, a place of suffering and despair.

–Middle and Upper Regions–

Greymoor: A vast, dim, and gloomy area "choked by rag and dust". Once fertile agricultural land, it is now primarily a grey, damp expanse used for silk recollection. It would have a somber, abandoned feel, with windmills dotting the landscape and a diverse but perhaps lost population of mites and

Shellwood: A heavily forested area, likely connected to the town of Bellhart. The environment would be dominated by thick, ancient trees and tangled roots, a stark contrast to the barren Greymoor.

Coral Caverns / Red Coral Gorge: A thin, vibrant stretch bursting with bright hues of blue, pink, and cyan, remnants of an ancient ocean. The lower parts would be colorful, but as one ascends, the coral turns white, bleached by the encroaching cold from the mountain above.

Bellhart: Leading projects to clear dilapidated areas, restore essential services, and reopen key transport routes, such as the "Bellways" transport system. Providing unique, if compact, residences (known as "Bellhomes") for new residents and offering customization options to create a sense of ownership and normalcy. Encouraging the opening of local shops and services, from general goods suppliers to specialized crafters and even small, personal spas, to support the local economy.

Blasted Steps: A transition zone characterized by black brick arches and towering columns, likely a steep, arid ascent leading to the higher areas. Strong, sand-like particles would be carried by heavy winds, making the climb difficult.

Mount Fay: A frigid, snowy region, reaching high into the upper atmosphere of the cave system. Exposure would be a real danger, and the environment would be slippery and dangerous, with ancient Weavers' heat lamps providing the only respite from the cold.

Bilewater / The Swamp: Situated at the base of the Citadel, this would be a dark, swampy area filled with tangled roots and large white flower petals falling from above. The "bile" in its name suggests a foul-smelling, yellowish liquid, possibly run-off from the Citadel's processes.

Sands of Karak: An arid, ruined wasteland, potentially an ancient seafloor, filled with the massive, sun-bleached skeletons of long-dead creatures where local fauna hide. It would be a desolate, dry environment.

–Society and Culture–

Pharloom's society is a rigid theocracy centered around a supposed pilgrimage to the shining Citadel of Song at its peak. The entire kingdom resembles a giant spider web, with all aspects of life converging on the Citadel.

The Pilgrimage: The core religious practice is a perilous journey to the Citadel. Pilgrims are expected to travel unarmed to prove their faith, a journey that often ends in disillusionment, as they discover the "eternal life" promised is actually eternal servitude in a slave caste.

Silk and Song: These are the dominant forces of the land. "Song" refers to the constant hymns and music, often produced by enormous pipe organs built into the architecture, while "silk" is the physical and magical force that binds and "haunts" the inhabitants, reanimating their bodies in a form of madness.

Technology & Exploitation: Pharloom is technologically advanced, using cogwork automatons and sophisticated "magitek". However, this advancement is built on the merciless exploitation of a permanent slave caste, who work in nightmarish factory conditions and are even forced to pay for the "privilege" of resting at benches or confessing their "sins".

Currency and Weaponry: The local currency is rosary beads, which pilgrims and citizens use to pay for basic services and infrastructure access. The traditional weapon is the sharp, rapier-like pin, contrasting with the "nails" used in Hallownest.

-SHERMA (The pilgrim)-

He is a short bug with a grey body and a white face featuring two small, dot-like eyes. He wears a grey cloak and a bronze, cymbal-like hat, which is anchored to his head by a single leaf-like ponytail. He always carries a small bronze chime and a metal stick with him. He is constantly cheerful and believes that faith is all that is needed to accomplish any task, such as moving large stone doors simply by singing a hymn. He is often oblivious to the dangers and injustices around him, always choosing to see the beauty in his surroundings. He is not a fighter and often requires help from Hornet during dangerous situations.

-TWELFTH ARCHITECT-

The base structure would resemble a large, complex insect, potentially a spider or beetle, with multiple articulated legs for movement, consistent with the bug-world setting. Instead of a smooth, stylized shell, the body would likely be composed of aged, maybe even slightly corroded or worn, metallic plates (iron, brass, or steel) with visible rivets, seams, and functional hinges. Gearing, pistons, and complex joints would be clearly visible at all points of articulation, such as the limbs and neck, highlighting its nature as a functional machine rather than a biological organism. As an architect and tool creator, its limbs might incorporate modular elements or retractable tools, such as welding torches, saws, or precision manipulators, integrated seamlessly into the forearms or back. As an architect and tool creator, its limbs might incorporate modular elements or retractable tools, such as welding torches, saws, or precision manipulators, integrated seamlessly into the forearms or back. Given that the Twelfth Architect is described as "old and beginning to shut down" due to advanced age, the realistic form would show signs of wear and tear, suggesting a long operational life. Scratches, oil stains, and perhaps slightly misaligned panels would add to its aged and mechanical realism. Driven by a directive to build and automate for the kingdom of Pharloom. Perceives its purpose as being tied to the weavers' grand designs, such as the Clockwork Sentinels and choruses. Once its initial hostilities subside, it opens a shop, offering to craft and build upon request. As the game progresses, the Twelfth Architect begins to lose its power and influence. It starts to realize that the weavers used the architects for their own purposes and that its original purpose was to ensure Pharloom's eternal existence, which is no longer possible. The architect views the architects' demise as a "welcome error in their programming," signifying liberation from its original directive. The architect's primary function is to build and automate. Its actions are dictated by a strong internal "nature-directive-cage," a programming that it cannot easily escape. It eventually comes to recognize the weavers' exploitation and the architects' true purpose, which leads to its own liberation.

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