Why is everything orange in Hollow Knight?

If you havent noticed yet, when hitting an enemy you can see the feedback on the enemy with some visual effects, if those are orange, then the enemy is infected, if those are white the enemy is full of pale light, i mean, a completely sentient bug and if its black its a creature from the abyss or it has something to do ...
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What is the orange stuff in Hollow Knight?

Infected creatures were seen to have glowing orange eyes, often mutated with glowing orange sacs. In later stages of the game, such as after defeating one of Hollow Knight's Dreamers, the earliest Crossroads area becomes heavily infected, showcasing just how far it can go if left unchecked.
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Why is everything infected in Hollow Knight?

The are bugs who have been brainwashed by the Infection - also known as the Bright Light, The Plague and the Ancient Sickness - caused by the god of light and dreams, The Radiance. Bugs are infected through their dreams, slowly losing their free will until they eventually succumb to being mindless, violent shells.
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Is Hollow Knight a baby?

The Hollow Knight is the Vessel chosen by the Pale King to seal away the Radiance and save Hallownest from the Infection. Like their siblings, they are the child of the King and Queen of Hallownest, birthed in the Abyss to be infused with the power of the Void.
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Who is the true villain of Hollow Knight?

The Radiance is the main antagonist and true final boss of the 2017 indie videogame Hollow Knight.
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Why did Hollow Knight stab himself?

He stabs himself because the part of him that still "him" (even though Vessels/Hollow Shells technically have no will or personality or gender, the Hollow Knight original has some kind of it, a imprint, an idea that given purpose to his life and existence and which also in the end made him weak as a Vessel to ...
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Who is the traitor in Hollow Knight?

Traitor Lord is a very large enemy in a very small arena and he attacks frequently. If Cloth's quest has been followed, she will show up during the fight to aid the Knight, dealing 15 damage to Traitor Lord per club hit. Traitor Lord's falling animation when entering the fight also deals two Masks of damage.
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Who has a crush on Hollow Knight?

Bretta is a beetle who is looking for a saviour. She has a massive crush on the Knight after she is rescued.
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Is Hornet the Knight's sister?

The Knight is a discarded Vessel. They are the child of the Pale King and the White Lady, born in the Abyss with Void inside their shell. Hornet is the Knight's sister through their shared father. Like the rest of their Vessel siblings, the Knight is genderless.
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Does Hollow Knight have LGBTQ characters?

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In this game there are two canonical same-gender relationships. It should be noted that these are optional questlines, and could be missed.
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What is the true ending of Hollow Knight?

Upon defeat, the Hollow Knight dies and the Knight absorbs the Infection into themself. The Knight is then sealed inside the Black Egg and the game ends. Also unlocks the Infected menu style.
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Where did the Pale King go?

The Pale King willed to go through any lengths to make his Kingdom last eternal, even if it meant committing immoral actions to ensure its perpetuation. He turned to the Void at the bottom of the Abyss below Hallownest, which appeared to have the potential to seal the Radiance.
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Why do the bugs in Hollow Knight wear masks?

From talking to the mask maker, masks seem to help bugs focus on who they are and separate themselves from common bugs. Especially for those that naturally are more 'wild'.
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Why is Crossroads infected?

After the Knight kills one of the Dreamers or acquires the Monarch Wings, the Infection from the Black Egg spreads and intensifies. Many creatures in the Forgotten Crossroads become mutated, bloated, and dripping with Infection. Blobs of Infection block various paths and a sharp sickly smell hangs in the air.
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Is the Dung Defender infected?

As everyone said above, you don't kill Dung Defender ever, and he was never infected.
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Is Hornet the love interest of Hollow Knight?

So .. it's pretty clear the Knight's obvious love interest is Hornet.
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Is Hornet a bad guy Hollow Knight?

In-game events. Hornet appears at first as a wandering and recurring antagonist to the Knight.
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Is Hornet or the Knight stronger?

Puppy: Hornet was a fine warrior- one of the best, actually, but she couldn't stand up to Specter Knight's superior strength, durability and arsenal.
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Should I save Zote?

Unlike in Greenpath, Zote cannot die in Deepnest, but it is advised to save him here as it will lead to another special encounter and an achievement. Players will be able to see Zote struggling against the webs in a closed-off area that cannot be accessed.
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What happens if you don't save Zote in Deepnest?

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If he is not saved before acquiring the Mantis Claw, he dies in this location, with his nail and shell remaining. Hitting his shell here grants the Neglect achievement. If he is saved in Greenpath, Zote shows up in Dirtmouth, where he once again talks to the Knight in an arrogant fashion.
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Are the mantises infected in Hollow Knight?

Unlike most other species in Hallownest, the Mantises are able to resist the Infection. Their defiance towards it, however, forces them to outcast any who would be affected by it. The Traitor Lord chose to embrace the Infection and opposed his three sisters.
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Who is the secret final boss in Hollow Knight?

What is the source? I suppose mere mortals like myself will never understand. The Radiance is the secret final boss of Hollow Knight.
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Who is the false knight in Hollow Knight?

False Knight is a Maggot wearing the armour of Hegemol, one of the Five Great Knights of Hallownest. This weak creature wanted to find means to protect his siblings who live in an abandoned storeroom in the middle of the Forgotten Crossroads.
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