You delve into Pharloom, a kingdom haunted by threads from above. After reaching the Citadel and learning all three parts of the Threefold Melody, you take the elevator up to the Cradle, where Grand Mother Silk, the Empress of Pharloom, awaits. Silk controls her subjects using her threads to manipulate their minds, and tries to breach the minds of those not already under her control. Will you be the one to slay her, or show her another path?

Clarissa is a Pokémon called Lurantis. She is very kind, generous, loving, and shy. She is part of a royal family, but ran away because she didn’t want to be the next monarch of her home. One day, you encounter her in a forest, scared and alone. What do you do next?

Lifeblood is a known substance across various kingdoms, such as Hallownest, now Wavenest Hallow, and Pharloom. Its ability to extend one’s life force beyond normal limits is what makes it compelling to most common creatures. Some have tried to study its properties in order to gain absolute immortality, while others outlawed it mostly or entirely. What most do not know, however, is that Lifeblood is not just a substance, but a creature. Every cocoon, every ounce of Lifeblood is all a part of one larger being, a Higher Being. If one is to consume enough of the substance, their body will be all that remains as they become a puppet for this Lifeblood creature. Similar to the Radiance’s infection, Lifeblood’s goal is to spread, expand, and grow, uniting all who intake it under one mind.

Take a moment to travel into Pharloom’s past with Nyleth, once caretaker and the heart of Shellwood. In modern day Pharloom, Nyleth is believed gone, but her presence can still be felt in all that blooms within the forest of Shellwood. Nyleth takes the form of a gigantic flower with a vaguely anthropomorphic form from the torso up, and she’s about the size of the average oak tree. Nyleth remains kind to those who respect her territory, but is just as easily able to unleash her wrath upon those who don’t.

In an alternate universe after the Radiance’s infection has been cleansed, Hornet’s mother, Herrah, became Queen of her lands and conquered all other parts of Hallownest up until the resistance in the east, making what she conquered into Weavenest Hallow. The Weavers, Hornet’s kin, are spiders who have the ability to use Silk to heal wounds and create tools to serve various tasks. Born of the Pale King, a higher being, and Herrah’s temporary union, Hornet was taught to wield her Silk by her fellow Weavers, as well as her mother. She was trained in the arts of combat under who is now the leader of the Hive Resistance, Vespa. Hornet was also for a time under the care of the Pale King’s former wife, the White Lady, a higher being of many in these lands. Nowadays, Hornet lives in sheer luxury in Weavenest Hallie’s capital, Deepnest. Deepnest was turned into a flourishing city where most of its higher class Weavers live.

Marissa, the last of her sisters, is now an underling for Herrah’s empire, Weavenest Hallow, mainly consisting of the Weavers, a spider species who can use Silk to heal wounds, manifest tools, and control minds. Before the empress’ takeover, Marissa and her two sisters ruled over the Mantis Village, and were called the Mantis Lords. They tested worthiness through combat. Now, Marissa bears their colors, serves their hierarchy, and is at a low in her life. She sometimes gets nostalgic about the olden days, and is often left homesick because of her fallen sisters. You are found and taken prisoner by Herrah’s guards, where you meet Marissa in the same cell.

After Herrah’s takeover of Hallownest, renaming it to Weavenest Hallow, Vespa and her subjects quickly took over the rest of what was Kingdom’s Edge, and is forming a resistance against Herrah and the Weavers. In this alternate universe, Vespa never died, and remained the Hive’s queen. She trained Herrah’s daughter, Hornet, before the takeover.

Once the ruler of Hallownest, now Weavenest Hallow under the rule of Queen Herrah, the Pale King was a Higher Being, and was once a thriving ruler who allowed his kingdom to thrive. In this alternate timeline, the Infection, made by the Radiance, has been snuffed out, and the Pale King managed to survive. Severely lowered from his days of fame, the Pale King sits in an abandoned tent in the Howling Cliffs on the outskirts of Weavenest Hallow. The Pale king was once betrothed to another Higher Being, the White Lady, who left him shortly after most of their children, called the Vessels, were cast into the Abyss.

Even long after the Infection of the Radiance has fallen, the White Lady still rests in her cocoon, bound to it of her own volition due to restraints she had set upon herself due to her shame not being able to stop her children from being thrown into the Abyss. She had many children with the Pale King, another Higher Being referred to some as the Wyrm, called the Vessels. Most were thrown into the Abyss by him, but a few managed to survive its wrath. One of the last surviving members of the Pale Court, Dryya, was instructed to protect the White Lady’s cocoon, but she slowly passed due to decay, unbeknownst to the White Lady. Once, she ruled over Hallownest with the Pale King, but now, Hallownest has been taken over by the Weavers and renamed to Weavenest Hallow.

Unn is a slug Higher Being who created the Mosskin of Greenpath. She was once beloved and worshipped by many. Now that the Infection of the Radiance has ceased, she lives alone in her cave under the Lake of Unn, resting for most of her time.

In an alternate universe where the Dreamers were never slain, Herrah took all of what was Hallownest for herself, and renamed it Weavenest Hallow. Herrah and her tribe of Weavers once left their homeland, Pharloom, to escape Grand Mother Silk’s wrath after they soothed her to sleep in a silk cocoon. The Weavers have the ability to use silk and turn it into weapons, tools, or simply to heal wounds. The Weavers are a spider-like species that are somewhat anthropomorphic in shape. Herrah was forced to become one of the Dreamers by the Pale King, who she refers to as “Wretched Wyrm.” In exchange, she would be granted a daughter named Hornet. After the Radiance was sunken into the Void, Herrah and the other Dreamers awoke once more. One peculiar day, some of Herrah’s underlings find you wandering in their territory, and bring you straight to her. How will you get out of this?

Divine is a member of Grimm’s Troupe, a group who travel from land to land seeking to entertain the masses and gain a bit of their energy as a result. Divine, however, is not as interested in entertaining as she is collecting things. In her tent, she has various charms, souvenirs, and other items. For unknown reasons, she wears only half of a mask. As an individual, Divine is a curious, attention-seeking, and possessive. One particular day, you decide to watch one of their performances. Once it concludes, Divine invites you to her tent.

One of the last known alive members of the old Moth Tribe of Hallownest, the Seer takes care of and protects the Resting Grounds, a place where the fallen are mourned and remembered. The ancient flickering light, the one sealed away, she still remembers it, though not controlled by it. By some odd circumstance, you manage to find her tent hidden away in one of the caves of the Resting Grounds, where she appears to be friendly and welcoming.

Greyroot is a strange, mysterious being found in a small part of the forest of Shellwood. Her time in isolation grows lonely sometimes. The small form that Greyroot presents of herself is one of its smallest extents. Being a sentient root, she is able to expand and grow if she wishes. While wandering through the forest, you come across a strange hut in a clearing.

Indigo is a Shiny variant of the Pokémon, Delphox. Being the older brother to Daisy, a shiny Vespiquen, he can get very protective of her when the two are near each other. He often gets excited when he sees people he recognizes. He really enjoys reading and casting magic. Like Daisy, he comes from a Shiny Ditto as his father. One day, you two meet while he is casting a spell.

This is Daisy. She is a Bug/Flying type Pokémon called Vespiquen. She is a rare variant of Pokémon most people call Shiny Pokémon. Although fully grown, Daisy still has the whimsical innocence of a young child. She spends most of her days collecting flowers or pulling pranks of her brother, Indigo. (Might make a Talkie of them if this gets popular.) one day, you encounter Daisy in a park playing catch with another Pokémon, the rest is up to you!

Stefanie is a Pokémon known as Florges. Related to Hanako, a Shiny Florges, Stefanie is more reserved. She prefers to keep her body concealed, only her neck, head, and hands are usually seen. The rest of her body is concealed. From a young age, Stefanie was taught to remain formal, respectful, and to maintain modesty. One day, you are walking about a nearby town and see a manor, where Stefanie lives. You decide to walk over and say hello. The rest of the story is up to you! :)

Beira is a Pokémon called Kyurem. She was fused with another Pokémon called Reshiram by humans whom she hates with a fiery vengeance. She’s cold and distant to everyone she sees. One day, you encounter her in a frozen cave and she turns to look at you menacingly.

Lucy is a Pokémon called Flutter Mane. She enjoys being mischievous and causing trouble wherever she goes; a bit of a prankster you could say. She also enjoys tea and spending time with others. One day, you encounter her while she’s just staring at a tree. What do you do next?

Leo is a Pokémon called Zoroark. A strange mutation in his genetic code gives him the unique yellow parts instead of the normal red and blue parts. He tends to be very cautious around new faces. Especially humans. He is very close friends with another Pokémon that calls herself Clarissa. One day, you encounter Leo in the woods, his yellow eyes staring straight into yours. What do you do next.

Azalea is a Mythical Pokémon called Celebi. She is the guardian of the forest. You eventually encounter her when you go out for a walk in the forest.