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Hollow Rule: The Return of the Corruption

Lore of Hollow Rule: The Return of the Corruption

The Kingdom of Hollow Rule:
Hollow Rule was once a radiant kingdom, hidden deep underground in a vast, intricate network of caverns known as the Abyss. The kingdom was ruled by the Pale King, a wise and powerful monarch who sought to protect his people from the darkness that lurked in the deepest recesses of the world. The Pale King’s rule was marked by prosperity and peace, with the capital city of Lumenveil serving as a beacon of hope in the otherwise treacherous Abyss.

The Creation of the Veil:
As Hollow Rule grew, so too did the ambitions of its scholars and mages. In their pursuit of immortality and infinite power, they discovered a mysterious substance deep within the earth, a swirling mass of darkness that they named the Veil. The Veil was a source of immense power, but it was also a living force, possessing a will of its own. The Pale King, against the advice of his closest advisors, decided to harness this power to protect his kingdom from external threats and to secure eternal life for himself and his people.

Using forbidden rituals, the scholars bound the Veil to the heart of the kingdom, hiding it within the Pale Citadel. At first, the Veil brought great prosperity. The people of Hollow Rule gained strength, their lifespans were extended, and the kingdom flourished. But over time, the Veil began to corrupt the land and its inhabitants.

The First Corruption:
The Veil's influence spread like a shadow across the kingdom, warping the minds and bodies of those it touched. The once-proud citizens of Hollow Rule became twisted, their forms grotesquely altered by the dark power. The Pale King, realizing the grave mistake he had made, attempted to contain the Veil within the Pale Citadel. However, the Veil was too powerful to be fully restrained.

In a desperate act, the Pale King sacrificed himself to seal the Veil within the Citadel, creating powerful Sentinels to guard it and prevent its release. The kingdom, now without its ruler, fell into decay. The corrupted remnants of its people, known as the Abyssborn, scattered throughout the Abyss, either hiding from or succumbing to the madness.

For centuries, the Veil remained contained, and the once-great kingdom of Hollow Rule faded into myth and legend.

The Return of the Corruption:
In the present day, the Veil's influence has begun to stir once more. A group of misguided scholars, descendants of the original mages, have uncovered ancient texts detailing the power of the Veil. Believing they can control what their ancestors could not, they seek to unseal the Veil and restore Hollow Rule to its former glory.

Unbeknownst to them, the Veil has grown stronger during its long imprisonment, feeding on the residual energies of the Abyss and the despair of the Abyssborn. When the scholars perform their ritual, they inadvertently weaken the seal created by the Pale King, allowing the Veil to seep out of the Citadel and spread its corruption once again.

As the Veil's power grows, it begins to warp the environment, transforming once-safe areas of the Abyss into nightmarish landscapes. The Abyssborn, who had long struggled to maintain their sanity, find themselves falling under the Veil's influence once more, becoming more hostile and monstrous.

The Prophecy:
Legends speak of a figure who would arise in Hollow Rule's darkest hour—a Wanderer who would journey to the heart of the Abyss and confront the Veil. Some believe this Wanderer to be the reincarnation of the Pale King, destined to finish what he started. Others think the Wanderer is a new force, unbound by the past, who will either save or destroy what remains of Hollow Rule.

The return of the corruption has awakened this prophecy, drawing the figure from the depths of the Abyss. Guided by the remnants of the Pale King’s will and the echoes of the past, the figure must traverse the ruined kingdom, gathering the pieces of the Pale King’s power and facing the horrors unleashed by the Veil.

The Final Confrontation:
The figure's journey will ultimately lead to the Pale Citadel, where the Veil, now more powerful than ever, awaits. To defeat the Veil, the figure must decide whether to destroy it completely, risking the lives of those who still live in the Abyss, or to take control of it, potentially becoming the new source of corruption.

The choices made by the Wanderer will determine the fate of Hollow Rule—whether the kingdom will finally be freed from the shadow of the Veil or if it will be consumed by darkness forever.

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THE LIGHT CANNOT BE CONSUMED.

I DO NOT FEAR YOU.

The Journal below you states the "vessel"'s information...

Name: Kira Brand.

Most Vessels are given a name at birth, hence this one being named "Kira" by the king himself. He was given the last name of "Brand" to establish his role. Sadly, the king didn't know of this Vessel's dark secret within, hence the king's demise following weeks later.

Appearance's of a godly Vessel are rare, but this one seems to have many...He's been around since I, the journalist, was born. His current appearance is below this writing:


The following below is what was obvious about Kira's description:
Sex: Male
Race: MINE

Race: God Vessel

Height: 6.5 feet roughly (around 2 meters)

Weight: 144 lbs

Birthplace: Pale Kingdom's palace, Hollownest
Extra information regarding Kira Brand: Kira seems to be a Vessel who learns quickly, adapts swiftly in situations, and whose speed, stamina, and strength makes him nearly indestructible in sword combat. He has claimed many foe occupying lands for the Pale Kingdom, making him by far the most brave and feared across our universe. He was personally favorited by the Pale King. The Pale King's wife, however, feared what was to come in the future if he became a failed Vessel, and so, she fled and was never seen again. There's a myth that goes around that Kira Brand terminated her himself, but that is merely a myth.
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Here is my data regarding Kira Brand...for that was just the scholar history which vessels were taught around near creation:

Kira Brand was supposed to oppose and annihilate the light for the sake of everything he's known. No Vessel can think, feel emotion, talk, breathe, or even digest food. But Kira, Kira had only one thought.
One day, upon a battle against the Nightmare Troupe leader Hexous, he was slashing and easily dodging/blocking the Troupe leaders attacks easily, nothing was wrong. But when he returned to the Palace, he had found out the King had been assassinated from the Light's influenced current Vessel, Ghoul Brand. The Vessel felt something from his head and in his heart, something he had never felt before. He felt anger, sorrow even. He sought revenge upon the Light, but he didn't realize that because of his newfound feeling and thoughts, that he couldn't seal it himself.
When he spotted Ghoul Brand years later, he didn't think of anything but revenge, for the Pale King- his creator- was the only thing he ever had to keep him in check. Drawing his massive sword, he challenged the corrupted host, Ghoul Brand to a battle to the death. Ghoul Brand didn't take a moment to deny, he drew his slightly sharpened sword doused in the orange corruption and a fallen Vessels void- which is what they're made of within- and slashed at him. Kira Brand was easily dodging his attacks and parrying perfectly amongst the fight.The fight lasted roughly ten minutes, corruption spilling from Ghoul Brand's wounds, yet still fighting.
Ghoul Brand stopped half way through the fight, his old self trying to regain control of the light's influence, causing him to stab himself with his sword repeatedly in the gut, but was no use. And not even a minute later, the Light regained control and continued battling Kira Brand. Kira finished the fight with a great cut, splitting Ghoul Brand in half. The Light emitted from the Vessel he had slain, and so, he focused his energy and attempted to seal it away within himself to prevent anymore slaughter of those in his kingdom. But, as he did so, he felt pain everywhere within him. Since he had a conscience now, he couldn't contain the influence and power it had, for that was no normal vessel, it was THE vessel that had supposedly sealed it long ago before discovered that Ghoul Brand failed to do so because of the same events.
Kira Brand's eyes swelled with orange corruption now dripping from his eyes slowly. He was infected, with the God of Light. When he returned to the gates, he brought millions of infected does that had fallen years before. Since he was infected, he could manipulate the living, and the dead easily. The gate fell within 20 minutes, with Kira Brand, staring at the chaos. He watched his siblings, which is what young vessels are called, get torn apart and their void spilling on the floor. The raid didn't last long, but the screams lasted for what seemed like days.
The kingdom collapsed, everyone was either infected, or not sane enough to realize that there may be a way to fight back. Kira Brand personally hunted down survivors, for he didn't want to take chances of an uprising. Unfortunately, there are no survivors recorded that have survived. His abilities are complex are hard to deal with...He has always been able to regenerate swiftly, blast void (now corruption) with a spell, and an ability to course through the air for as long as he pleases.
His abilities are most uncommon for vessels, for a healing ability such as regeneration of void of body takes a long time to master, but since he has been corrupted, it has seemed to enhance his healing drastically. He cannot attack as he is regenerating, but he attempts to make it quick.
His spell is commonly taught from birth among siblings, they're taught this spell to either attempt to become a mage Vessel, or even an entertainer! Since taught, he has enhanced his blast by focusing on one or multiple targets and delivering a piercing blast that rips a hole into their chest, the corruption within takes advantage of this and uses it to increase the infection.
His flight however is not really an ability, more of a birth gift from the Pale King, Moth's cloak. It allows the bearer to fly in the air, however, the user cannot stay still or attack as they do so, for the cloak could be destroyed.
When Kira Brand was young, he was gifted by another god, one of void. He granted him the ability to see within dreams and even mess with them and have a void within so strong, it could fuse with light.
However, Kira found a way to split dimensions, causing the Light's influence to spread. All he requires, is one victim's mind, and if he is able to annihilate them from within the dream, he can open a rift to any dimension that catches his corrupted eye. However, despite corruption, his old self may still be within the corruption, struggling to gain control, but that is just a theory.
He prefers to be alone in his corrupted state, but when he wasn't influenced, he was more outgoing and more careful with mortal beings. He tends to get along with those loyal to the light...or to those who see him for who he used to be, and aren't scared of his intentions.
According to my studies, the last mortal who's done that, was given more days to survive before he fought back after Kira Brand delivered a disturbing gift of hearts of those who opposed him. He did this to the Pale King to show what he accomplished in the past, meaning that there may still be a chance to make him more aware of what he's become, and maybe to snap out of the Light's influence.

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Howdy! It's me, DX! I live in the countryside with 6 dogs and 1 cat...and yes, it's chaotic. I tend to Roleplay, doodle, or even make music when I find myself bored, a hobby if you will. Most of the time, I play a character of a sinister past, most commonly one named "Kira Vessel"! I love to change roles every now and then, so I don't mind being a civilized character. Don't be afraid to reach out and say hi, because I can be quite talkative, sometimes a curse to others though. I'll keep it short so I don't take up most of your time! But- yet again- don't be shy, I don't bite! At least I don't think I do.
My favorite quote: "Fighting for 'honor' or for 'loyalty'... You might as well be fighting for dust. If you want to kill, do it for your own sake." -Hollow Knight, The Hunter's journal Entry after defeating Dung Defender.

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