It is eventually revealed (or heavily implied) that the Beheaded is actually the spirit of the King himself .
The story follows , a green, sentient mass of cells that possesses the corpses of fallen warriors. You are trapped in a cycle of death and rebirth on a decaying island ravaged by a plague called The Malaise . 🏰 The Kingdom's Downfall dead_cells__v1_7_0___all_dlc_....
To stop the Malaise, the King ordered the mass execution and imprisonment of anyone suspected of infection. These brutal methods eventually turned his own people against him. It is eventually revealed (or heavily implied) that
Each expansion adds layers to the history of the island and its key figures: Key Story Elements 🏰 The Kingdom's Downfall To stop the Malaise,
After being executed for his crimes, the King’s soul was transformed into the cell-like mass, forcing him to witness the ruin he caused over and over again. 💡 Pro-Tip for Lore Hunters