Jubilana
A wandering merchant who sets up shop in Songclave, offering various goods and expanding her inventory after being rescued from the Lost Merchant quest.
Jubilana
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Jubilana
Basic Information
- •Name: Jubilana
- •Gender: Female
- •Location: Songclave (after rescue), Choral Chambers (initially)
- •Category: Merchant
Description
Jubilana is a traveling merchant who specializes in selling useful items to adventurers. Initially found trapped in the dangerous Choral Chambers, she eventually sets up a shop in the safety of Songclave after being rescued. Known for her friendly demeanor and business acumen, she offers both basic supplies and rare items to those willing to pay her prices in Rosaries.
Background
Jubilana is a resourceful merchant who was scavenging for valuable "trinkets and baubles" in the dangerous Choral Chambers when she became trapped. Despite the perilous circumstances, she maintained her optimism and business mindset, always looking for opportunities to make profitable trades with bugs who still retain their sanity.
Quest Involvement
Wandering Merchant Wish
Jubilana initially appears as part of the "Wandering Merchant" wish from the Wishwall in Songclave. She must be rescued from the Choral Chambers before she can establish her shop.
Lost Merchant Quest
After obtaining the Faydown Cloak, Jubilana mysteriously disappears from Songclave, becoming the subject of the "Lost Merchant" wish. Completing this quest returns her to Songclave with a significantly expanded inventory of rare and valuable items.
Goods & Services
Initial Inventory
| Item | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant's Grip | 350 Rosaries | "A gleaming find for you climbing types. With this in your claw you'll be able to stick to walls for as long as you like!" |
| Mask Shard | 750 Rosaries | "Part of an ancient mask, or a fractured shard of someone's visage? With the full thing, you'd be better able to protect your shell." |
| Spool Extender | 720 Rosaries | "Stretch a spool out nice and long with this fine-wrought tool. The perfect purchase if you're planning to hoard a lot of Silk for yourself!" |
| Rosary String | 80 Rosaries | "How about we get your loose beads all strung up safe? I'll pinch a few for their braiding, but that's surely worth it for the peace of mind." |
Expanded Inventory (After Lost Merchant Quest)
| Item | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Spider Strings | 320 Rosaries | "Hold this while makin' music and you'll soon hear its function. Amplifies song, it does! Sends it out full and bright. Ideal if you're ever planning on performing for a crowd." |
| Spool Fragment | 500 Rosaries | "Half a spider's spool. You'd just have to find its match. Them ol' Weavers built some fine things alright. They're all long dead, but their craftwork still gleams bright." |
| Craftmetal | 180 Rosaries | "Crafty types used to go all a'clamour for this metal. S'not much to look at, but I still remember its value." |
| Choral Commandment | 180 Rosaries | "A precious order passed down by the holy conductors. Rare now to find these old texts, and rarer still to find a bug able to read 'em." |
Key Dialogue
First Rescue in Choral Chambers
""Ooh, what a turn-up! I'd feared t'was naught but meself left sane about these halls. Seems this old bug's luck has not yet worn thin!""
On the Settlement
""A settlement? In these long-haunted halls? Are you telling naughty little lies, dear one? Well, I suppose there's not too much danger in going and seeing the truth for meself.""
Establishing Shop in Songclave
""Hello again, dear one. Looks like we both made it up here, safe as told. And what a shock to find you were speaking the truth about this place! A settlement like this in the Citadel, nice and safe, cloistering so many bugs with minds intact! Never seen anything like it, nor even imagined such.""
Business Philosophy
""Makes trading away all of my nice bits and baubles much easier. After all, I want to take lots and lots of [rosaries](/items/rosaries) with me when my strength finally fails!""
Shop Greeting
""Stop and share some of your [rosaries](/items/rosaries) before you go scurrying off again, dear one. I'm sure to have something that's to your liking!""
[Needolin](/abilities/needolin) Messages (Choral Chambers)
""Long and lonely halls... Gather what you can! Sweet gifts! Darker now than ever before... Hide away... holy sight...""
[Needolin](/abilities/needolin) Messages (Songclave)
""Where is your glory? Where is your light? Was it our sin? Dear Pharloom... All haunted, even here... Our pilgrimage... Are we the last? Are we the chosen?""
Character Development
Jubilana's story arc represents themes of survival, community, and the continuation of commerce even in dire circumstances. Her journey from trapped survivor to established merchant demonstrates resilience and adaptability. Her surprise and delight at finding a safe settlement in Songclave highlights how rare such havens have become in Pharloom.
Lore Significance
Through her dialogue and inventory, Jubilana provides insight into:
- •The value and rarity of ancient Weaver craftsmanship
- •The historical importance of choral traditions and holy conductors
- •The dangerous nature of scavenging in the Citadel
- •The significance of finding safe communities in Pharloom
Gameplay Mechanics
- •Progressive Inventory: Her shop expands significantly after completing the Lost Merchant quest
- •Rescue Quest: Must be saved from Choral Chambers before she can establish her shop
- •Disappearance Mystery: Temporarily vanishes, requiring another rescue mission
- •Essential Items: Sells important gameplay items like Ascendant's Grip and Mask Shards
Business Character
Jubilana embodies the merchant archetype with her:
- •Keen eye for valuable items
- •Friendly but business-focused demeanor
- •Adaptability to changing circumstances
- •Understanding of market dynamics and customer needs
- •Optimistic outlook despite dangerous circumstances
Official Sources
- •Hollow Knight Wiki
- •Team Cherry official materials
Notes
Jubilana represents the persistence of commerce and trade even in the face of apocalyptic circumstances. Her character demonstrates how merchants serve as vital connectors between communities, bringing both goods and news from distant places. Her expanded inventory after rescue suggests that her travels during her disappearance were productive, despite the dangers involved.
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