Henryk, the Old Hunter

Lore

Henryk is an old hunter who was once partners with Father Gascoigne, and although they were a fierce and gallant duo, their partnership led to Henryk's tragically long life. It is unclear why Henryk's life is considered tragically long, but it may be linked to his relationship to Gascoigne and Gascoigne's family. The Young Girl, Gascoigne and Viola's daughter, mentions that she loves you almost as much as her mum, dad and granddad. Her granddad is never met in the game, but considering how long Henryk has lived, and his close partnership to Gascoigne, the young girl may have considered him to be her 'granddad' whether or not he was related by blood. If this was the case it may be that Henryk's longevity was so tragic because during the events of the game he had to endure seeing his partner Gascoigne, Gascoigne's wife Viola and their young daughters be murdered or killed. Alternatively, it is perhaps more likely that Henryk's tragically long life is indeed so tragic, because the life of a hunter is a truly terrible thing to endure. Watching all those around you become beasts that you must put down, all the time knowing that it is your own fate, must certainly be a difficult thing to endure even for a short amount of time. But Henryk's life was long, and he must have seen much of this.

Theories

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Can be summoned against Rom, the Vacuous Spider

Throwing Knife
Throwing knife with a finely-serrated blade.
One of the old hunter Henryk's favourite weapons.
Does not cause a great deal of damage to beasts, but with
deft use, can distract attackers and keep them at bay.

Henryk's Hunter Cap
Hunter's hat worn by Henryk, the old hunter.
The taciturn old hunter Henryk was once partners
with Father Gascoigne, and although they were a
fierce and gallant duo, their partnership led to Henryk's
tragically long life.
Henryk's unique yellow garb is resistant to bolt and
will be of great help to any hunter who has inherited
the onus of the hunt.

Gascoigne's Cap
Hunter attire worn by Father Gascoigne.
Similar to hunter garb created at the workshop,
only these are tainted by a pungent beastly stench
that eats away at Gascoigne.
"Father" is a title used for clerics in a foreign land,
and there is no such rank in the Healing Church.

Gascoigne's Garb
Hunter attire worn by Father Gascoigne.
The dingy scarf is a Holy Shawl and symbol of
the Healing Church, from which Gascoigne would
eventually part ways.
"Father" is a title used for clerics in a foreign land,
and there is no such rank in the Healing Church.

Hunter Hat
One of the standard articles of hunter attire fashioned at the
workshop.
A fine piece of hunter attire that provides stable defense to
anyone facing Yharnam's beastly threat.
Recognized by its withered feathers, this cap is fashioned
after one of the old hunters.

Young Girl dialogue:
Tell her about safe place:
"Yes, okay! Thank you miss/mister hunter!
I love you almost as much as mum and dad and granddad!"

Eileen, the Crow dialogue:
Cathedral Ward, outside of Oedon Chapel:
“Oh, hello there. Perfect timing.
I must warn you not to go near the tomb below Oedon Chapel in the Cathedral Ward.
Henryk, an old hunter, has gone mad. And he’s my mark…”

“Don’t go near the tomb below Oedon Chapel in the Cathedral Ward.
I have business there first…”

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