Joni

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Blue Child Joni is a spirit in Hollow Knight. The Joni's Blessing Charm can be found on her corpse.

Ahhh, I see you bear my blessing. I can't remember giving it, but my memory has been a little lacking of late.
– Joni

Lore

Joni was known as "the kindly heretic".[2] She gave a blessing which is able to transfigure vital fluids into blue lifeblood.[2] At a certain point, Joni passed away. Her corpse was placed on a plinth in Joni's Repose.

In-game events

Joni's corpse can be found in Joni's Repose, where her blessing can be obtained from her corpse. Joni's spirit appears after the Knight picks up Joni's Blessing. She notices that the Knight has her blessing, but mentions that she does not remember giving it.[3]

Like all other spirits, the Dream Nail can be used on her, giving 1 Essence.

Dialogue

General
First encounter Ahhh, I see you bear my blessing. I can't remember giving it, but my memory has been a little lacking of late.

Isn't it just so peaceful here? Such a perfect place to rest.

Exhausted dialogue Isn't it just so peaceful here? Such a perfect place to rest.

Location

Joni's spirit and corpse are located in Joni's Repose in the Howling Cliffs.

Gallery

Trivia

 
Original backer sketch
Joni is a blue ground beetle and one of the teams' favourite bugs! Joni might be dead, but she's still quite happy. She wishes the player a safe journey through Hallownest.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Kickstarter update of 11 December, 2015.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Joni's Blessing description: "Blessed by Joni, the kindly heretic. Transfigures vital fluids into blue lifeblood."
  3. Joni: "Ahhh, I see you bear my blessing. I can't remember giving it, but my memory has been a little lacking of late."