Grindle
Grindle is a mischievous snitchbug who has spent much of his life behind bars. Now free, he roams Pharloom, trading gossip for rosaries, though his information is often dubious.
Hoho, free at last! Locked up in here much too long, we was! Nasty place to keep a poor little snitchbug! You're smellin' fancy though... Bet you got some nice shinies hidden in that cloak!
Grindle
Basic Information
- •Name: Grindle
- •Gender: Male
- •Location: Unknown
- •Category: Merchant
Description
Grindle is a mischievous snitchbug who has spent much of his life behind bars. Now free, he roams Pharloom, trading gossip for rosaries, though his information is often dubious.
Full Description
Grindle is a cunning thief who has traveled extensively, albeit mostly from within cages. He now takes advantage of the kingdom's turmoil to pursue his thieving ways.
Dialogue
""Hoho, free at last! Locked up in here much too long, we was! Nasty place to keep a poor little snitchbug! You're smellin' fancy though... Bet you got some nice shinies hidden in that cloak!""
Gameplay Function
Grindle trades snippets of information for rosaries, though his gossip is often unreliable.
Riddle Origin
Grindle was revealed through a riddle created by Matthew 'Leth' Griffin, involving a complex word puzzle solved by the community.
Official Sources
- •Matthew 'Leth' Griffin Discord reveal
- •Twitter clues from Mossbag, Relyea, and Rusty
Notes
Grindle is part of the special riddle NPC series revealed in 2020. His character represents the information-trading mechanic in Silksong, similar to some NPCs in the original Hollow Knight.
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