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Seals are magical formations which appear in both Hallownest and Pharloom. They have various functions and features.

Table of Contents

Characteristics • History • Access blocking seals • Damage protection seals • Seal of Binding • Miscellaneous seals • Possible seals

Characteristics

Appearance Seals are white-glowing formations which consist of interconnected lines and geometric shapes. Some seals contain stylised imagery of certain characters, such as the Hollow Knight. Most seals do not automatically appear but require certain actions before they are revealed, such as attacking an object or a character.

Function Most seals are shown to protect living beings or inanimate objects from damage. Seals might also exist to block access to certain areas or to trap somebody in a specific place. The only named seal, the Seal of Binding, is used to contain a powerful force or preserve something of great importance. In some cases, it is unknown what the function of a specific seal is.

History

Hallownest Seals play a major role in Hallownest's history. The seals of the Dreamers were part of the Pale King's plan to seal the Radiance away. Three powerful bugs were chosen who went into an eternal sleep. They became seals on the entrance to the Black Egg to protect the Hollow Knight inside.

When the Infection returned and the Hollow Knight weakened, the Dreamers' seals still remained. Their seals can only be broken if their mind is accessed and they are killed inside their dream.

Pharloom Hornet was taken to Pharloom in a cage by bugs of the Citadel's caste. This cage was protected by a seal. At some point in the journey, a white flying bug appeared which landed on the cage and broke the seal. This eventually prompted Hornet's escape into Moss Grotto.

Access blocking seals Seals which block access to a certain area or object or which exist to trap somebody in a specific place.

Damage protection seals Seals which protect somebody from being damaged by physical weapons or spells.

Seal of Binding The only named seal in Hallownest, appears in various locations. Has an entry in the Hunter's Journal.

Miscellaneous seals Seals which do not fit into any other section.

Possible seals The following formations do not look anything like the other seal designs. They may be seals, but this has not been confirmed.