Hallownest Vocalized | Bringing English VAs to Hollow Knight
James Dijit for 47) Pale King
Monarch of Hallownest. In an attempt to save his dying Kingdom, he let millions of his own biological children die in the Abyss in search of one who could contain the Heart of the Infection within itself. He isn't proud nor regretful of his sins, he simply feels he did what had to be done for the betterment of the kingdom.
It's unknown what the Pale King sounded like, but I would expect him to have a medium-low to low pitch voice, with an air of authority that would make him sound like a monarch who's been ruling his Kingdom for generations & knows what he's talking about. Feel free to audition using your own interpretation of the Pale King's voice.
Higher beings, these words are for you alone.
Your great strength marks you amongst us. Focus your soul and you shall achieve feats of which others can only dream.
[Determined]
Vessel. Though bound, you shall know the state of the world.
Hallownest will be whole again.
(inner monologue) [Voice Faltering, but Determined] {context: The Knight reads the final thought of a deceased Pale King, who's body sits limp on his throne}
...No cost too great...
I really enjoy the delivery of the Pale King’s last line. It really captures a sense of regret, and I’m really happy to see that nuance conveyed.
i can't foresee you being dethroned on this one.
Oooooh yeah. It's like floating on a river of melted butter.
I can't wait to hear it in game. Incredible performance <3