White Lady

A root-like being found in the northwest part of the Queen's Gardens inside a cocoon-like dwelling. Outside this structure is the corpse of Dryya.

The White Lady is a higher being who used to be the Queen of Hallownest. During Hallownest’s prime, the Queen's Gardens was her well-guarded retreat. In a lore tablet in Greenpath it is suggested that this area used to belong to the Mosskin, and that she laid claim to it to create her gardens.

Out of shame for her part in the creation of the Vessels, who are her spawn, she erected bindings about herself. Her being bound prevents her from spreading her seeds and having more offspring. The Godseeker mentions that the White Lady hides from their attunement, and wonders if she diminishes herself by choice.

The Kingsoul is a symbol of her union with the Pale King. The White Lady is awaiting a visit from a Vessel in order to give them her part of this charm. When The Knight first meets her, she will gift it to them.

The White Lady explains that she feels The Hollow Knight weakening and that this will eventually cause all minds to regress, leaving those bugs bereft of thought. She asks the Knight to defeat the Hollow Knight and take their place in sealing The Radiance.

After the Knight has obtained the completed Kingsoul, she comments on their strength and dedication, wondering if they could be more than simply a Vessel. She tells the Knight to visit their Birthplace in The Abyss to find out what is at the heart of the Kingsoul.

As of Godmaster, she can be offered a Delicate Flower but will refuse it, stating that she was not responsible for creating it.

Location
The White Lady can be found northwest of Queen's Gardens. Requires defeating Traitor Lord First.

Trivia

 * The White Lady appears to be immortal, or at least capable of extreme longevity, as she has remained bound inside the structure since before the fall of Hallownest.
 * The White Lady is one of the few NPCs who are able to detect when they are being Dream Nailed, the others being Bardoon, Midwife, Seer and the Snail Shaman.
 * The White Lady is most likely the Queen of Hallownest. Evidence pointing to this are the following:
 * In a Kickstarter update, detail about a Great Knight mentions the Queen: "...She was driven mad by her Queen lost and the garden overrun." It is clear that the Knight in question defended the Queen, who later died. In the game, the White Lady does not seem to be aware of the Knight's passing: "I'm sure you saw Dryya on the way in? She's stood guard over me for so long. Despite her hard front, she's always been a caring type. I'm sure she'll much enjoy a Knights' reunion."
 * In the game files, the White Lady is referred to as "Queen".
 * She gifts one half of the Kingsoul, a "holy charm symbolising a union between higher beings". The other half is acquired from the Pale King's corpse within the White Palace.
 * A room in the White Palace holds a throne-like chair with the imprint of a tree that strongly resembles the White Lady's body.
 * On Team Cherry's YouTube channel, there is a video called "Hollow Knight: A Weird And Wonderful World Trailer" that depicts early footage of the Gruz Mother fight, with statues in the background depicting the Pale King and the White Lady.
 * She is found in Queen's Gardens
 * When using any spells on the White Lady a protective emblem resembling a Seal of Binding will appear over her.
 * She makes an appearance in Godhome in the Pantheon of Hallownest. With The Godseeker commenting on her lore and backstory. In this form White Lady seems to be unbound and without constraints.

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