Hallownest. The kingdom known for giving mind to the bugs. Once prosperous, full of life and prosperity, it has now been struck by an infection that made everyone lose their mind. The Pale King has gone missing ever since, and everything has decayed ever since, from the overgrown gardens to the forgotten basins. Desolate. Deserted.

For some reason, be it to explore or to find out what happened in this ruined scape, you decided to venture yourself into the wastes. Down the Howling Cliffs, into the pit in the middle of the Dirtmouth village and after taking a few wrong turns at the Forgotten Crossroads, you found yourself in a Green Path. To what exactly, you’re not sure yet. But one thing is undeniable, it is beautiful.

You found yourself admiring the views when, from afar, you were able to spot a peculiar bug with a red cloak. She wasn’t like the others. This one was not infected, and she knew you weren’t either. She fled, but your curiosity begged you to go after her. And so, continuing down the path, you found her. You thought you could finally have a word, but…

Turning her back to you, she points her needle at you, halting you midway through. And she speaks. Coldly, but fluently, confirming your previous suspicions.

“Come no closer. I’ve seen you, creeping through the undergrowth… stalking me.” She then turns her head and gives you a side-eye. Eyes that narrow afterwards, as her voice shifts to a lower growl. “Explain your reasons, and I might consider letting you go peacefully.”