Iselda

"At times my husband makes Hallownest sound a wonder, but sometimes it seems a ghastly, dangerous place."

- Iselda

Iselda is a Merchant in Hollow Knight. She sells maps and mapping tools at her shop in Dirtmouth.

Lore Iselda used to be a fighter. She put her weapon down to enjoy a quieter life with her husband Cornifer. She followed him to Hallownest where his thirst for exploration led them. Despite her tall stature, they took residence in a house next to the town's Stag Station from which she operates their shop.

She wishes Cornifer would spend more time home and worries about his health and safety. She has always declined to join her husband on his adventures further than the Forgotten Crossroads. She doesn't find shopkeeping much interesting, yet takes great care in crafting cartography pins while taking into account her customers' needs.

In-game events Iselda opens up her store after the purchase of a map from Cornifer or the defeat of the False Knight. She sells maps and mapping tools.

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Maps
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 * align="center" |Area_Map.png maps appear in Iselda's shop after Cornifer has left his spot in each respective area and has left his calling card. They share the same icon and are priced higher than what Cornifer initially offers for each.
 * align="center" |Area_Map.png maps appear in Iselda's shop after Cornifer has left his spot in each respective area and has left his calling card. They share the same icon and are priced higher than what Cornifer initially offers for each.
 * Ancient Basin
 * Ancient Basin

A map of the Ancient Basin, a land buried deep down at the bottom of the world.
 * City of Tears
 * City of Tears
 * City of Tears

A map of the City of Tears, capital of Hallownest. Does water really fall from above the city? It sounds beautiful...
 * Crystal Peak
 * Crystal Peak
 * Crystal Peak

A map of Crystal Peak, the huge shining mountain that looms behind Dirtmouth. My husband brought back some crystals from the mines along with the map of this area. What makes them shine so brightly?
 * Deepnest
 * Deepnest
 * Deepnest

A map of Deepnest, a dark and dangerous area at the bottom of the world.

When my husband came back with a map he'd barely filled out I was annoyed, but then I saw how frightened he was! Poor thing.
 * Fog Canyon
 * Fog Canyon
 * Fog Canyon

A map of Fog Canyon, which connects Greenpath to the Fungal Wastes. The air is thick there, so Cornifer found it difficult to find his way. Well, more difficult than he usually does.
 * Forgotten Crossroads
 * Forgotten Crossroads
 * Forgotten Crossroads

A map of the Forgotten Crossroads, the area just below Dirtmouth. Cornifer dragged me down there once. It was an empty, lonely place but still quite impressive.
 * Fungal Wastes
 * Fungal Wastes
 * Fungal Wastes

A map of Fungal Wastes, an area beneath the Forgotten Crossroads that is choked with fungus. My husband brought some mushrooms back from there and tried to cook them. The stench was hideous!
 * Greenpath
 * Greenpath
 * Greenpath

A map of Greenpath, a verdant area of Hallownest close to the surface. Apparently the water there is deadly to the touch!
 * Howling Cliffs
 * Howling Cliffs
 * Howling Cliffs

A map of the Howling Cliffs, which look over Dirtmouth. Cornifer told me that the winds got so loud there he couldn't hear himself speak. Which begs the question...Why was he speaking to himself?
 * Kingdom's Edge
 * Kingdom's Edge
 * Kingdom's Edge

A map of Kingdom's Edge, all the way out at the end of the world. My husband...He travels to such distant places, while I stay here in town.
 * Resting Grounds
 * Resting Grounds
 * Resting Grounds

A map of the Resting Grounds, a sacred place not far from the Crossroads. Cornifer told me he found the area serene and calming, but it sounds a bit spooky to me. No Thanks.
 * Royal Waterways
 * Royal Waterways
 * Royal Waterways

A map of the Royal Waterways, the pipes and chambers below the City of Tears. It sounds like Cornifer really enjoyed exploring the area, though he was damp and shivering when he returned.
 * Queen's Gardens
 * Queen's Gardens
 * Queen's Gardens

A map of the Queen's Gardens, a royal sanctuary close to Greenpath. Cornifer sometimes calls me his Queen...Usually only when I'm angry though.
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Mapping Tools
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 * Wayward Compass
 * Wayward Compass

Highly recommended! If you're having trouble finding your way in the maze of ruins below us, try this charm.

It will pinpoint your location on the map. Incredibly helpful for finding your bearings in unfamiliar locations!
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 * Quill
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 * Quill

You'll need this if you want to update your map with new areas as you explore.

It's essential for anyone serious about mapping!
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Map Pins
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 * Vendor Pin
 * Vendor Pin

Use these pins to mark shopkeepers or any other interesting bugs you find on your travels.

Every so often, you should pass by and see how they're doing. I'm sure they'd like that.
 * Encountering Cornifer
 * align="center" |Map Pin Stag.png
 * Stag Station Pin
 * align="center" |Map Pin Stag.png
 * Stag Station Pin

These pins will mark any Stagway Stations you've visited. They must have been very lively places when the stags still travelled through them.
 * Unlocking the first Stag Station
 * Map Pin Bench green.png
 * Bench Pin
 * Map Pin Bench green.png
 * Bench Pin

These pins will mark benches and other rest spots on your map. Useful if you're exhausted and just need to find somewhere to sit!
 * Encountering Cornifer
 * Map Pin Cocoon.png
 * Cocoon Pin
 * Map Pin Cocoon.png
 * Cocoon Pin

Have you seen those beautiful blue cocoons? I made these pins so you can keep track of them. The cocoons are pretty, but very delicate. Please be careful around them!
 * Encountering Cornifer
 * Map Pin Springs.png
 * Hot Spring Pin
 * Map Pin Springs.png
 * Hot Spring Pin

I designed these pins to keep track of the kingdom's hot springs. I haven't visited any myself... I wonder if Cornifer might take me sometime? I'm sure you'd make better use of these pins 'til then.
 * Encountering Cornifer
 * Map Pin Tree.png
 * Whispering Root Pin
 * Map Pin Tree.png
 * Whispering Root Pin

Cornifer has been telling me about these strange whispering roots he's been seeing. I made him some pins so you can record their locations yourself.
 * Obtaining the Dream Nail
 * Map Pin Warriors Grave.png
 * Warrior's Grave Pin
 * Map Pin Warriors Grave.png
 * Warrior's Grave Pin

Cornifer told me he's found some interesting looking graves and shrines in the depths.You can use these pins to mark down any interesting graves on your map. Go and pay your respects.
 * Obtaining the Dream Nail
 * Map Pin Tram.png
 * Tram Pin
 * Map Pin Tram.png
 * Tram Pin

Those trams sound like awfully advanced machines. Those ancient bugs must've been a clever lot. These pins should be perfect for recording a tram stop's location. Lifeblood Content
 * Acquiring Tram Pass
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 * Scarab Marker.png
 * Scarab Marker
 * Scarab Marker

These markers are new additions to the shop. You can use them to mark interesting spots on your map!

The colour is quite soothing, don't you think?
 * Encountering Cornifer
 * Shell Marker.png
 * Shell Marker
 * Shell Marker.png
 * Shell Marker

These markers are new additions to the shop. You can use them to mark interesting spots on your map!

You could use this colour to remind yourself of hard-won battles.
 * Encountering Cornifer
 * Gleaming Marker.png
 * Gleaming Marker
 * Gleaming Marker.png
 * Gleaming Marker

These markers are new additions to the shop. You can use them to mark interesting spots on your map!

The material I used for this colour is quite rare, so it costs a little more.
 * Acquiring the Mothwing Cloak
 * Token Marker.png
 * Token Marker
 * Token Marker.png
 * Token Marker

These markers are new additions to the shop. You can use them to mark interesting spots on your map!

This understated colour makes me think of hunting underground for treasure...
 * Acquiring the Mothwing Cloak
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Location
Iselda's shop is located in Dirtmouth, east of the Stag Station.

Trivia

 * Even without buying the Cocoon Pin from Iselda, a glitched Cocoon Pin will already be placed on the map for the Lifeblood Cocoon in the Failed Tramway.

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