Dung Defender
Everything Dung Defender says in Hollow Knight: 11 conversations, word for word from the game.
DungDefender
In the Hunter’s Journal
Dung Defender
Skilled combatant living at the heart of the Waterways. Assails intruders with balls of compacted dung.
Fighting for ‘honour’, or for ‘loyalty’... you may as well be fighting for dust. If you want to kill, do it for your own sake. That is the nature of a true Hunter.
Conversation 1
Go now, mighty warrior of Hallownest! You’ve proven your honour! Good fortune on the path ahead.
Conversation 2
Ahh, you’re awake, and looking well-rested!
I was startled when I woke to find you curled up beside me, but of course you’re welcome to rest here whenever the world wearies you.
As the King granted his kingdom, to shelter to those who needed it, I offer my home. Stay as long as you like, down here where it’s cosy and warm and moist.
Conversation 3
Ahh. You exude the proud odour of the Just. Truly, a mighty Knight you are.
Conversation 4
My cave may seem a far cry from the finery of the palace but even still the memories of my former comrades, and our glorious King, remain fresh in my mind.
The Pale Court was a wondrous place full of the age’s greatest heroes. Ahh! Looking at you now, I can easily imagine you standing amongst them.
Conversation 5
Where will the line of Hallownest’s Great Knights end? With me? Can such a thing be passed on?
Conversation 6
...So there were others...
Conversation 7
...Isma... So strong.... Teach me...
Conversation 8
Ahh! That tear... You’ve been to her grove!
I swore I’d visit, but... my duties... my oath...
Oh, I’m sorry. Ignore me, I’m being foolish. If I’m not careful I’ll sink down into old memories and won’t ever come back again.
She’s a great judge of character, so if she gave you her blessing you must be something special indeed. I’m barely worthy to be in your presence!
Conversation 9
Oh, it’s you again. I’m glad to see you return.
No, no, please... Don’t say a word. I must apologise for my previous behaviour.
Entirely my fault. I mistook you for one of those mindless skulking husks, yet you bested me in the most majestic knightly fashion.
Conversation 10
We knights defend against the physical, but a formless enemy. How to defeat such a foe?
Our King tried in his own way. A cruel means it was... And still, eventually, we were brought low.
Bah! I shouldn’t be so morose. You’ve invigorated me. ‘Tis truly a delight to meet one whose strength can match my own.
Conversation 11
Such joyful, vigorous combat. I’d almost forgotten the feeling.
I was once a Knight you see. By the grace of our good King, I stood proudly before the throne, watching Hallownest swell to greatness.
Then that nasty business with the affliction...