'Bee-Folk'

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Also known as Thriae, Bombus, or Bombidae?

Basic Information

Anatomy

The vast majority of 'bee-folk' are female.
Queen The largest of all the 'bee-folk', she is considered beautiful and graceful. Her lower body is very bee-like, and she has antennae and bee-like wings.
Seer Lithe and slender they appear like a bee/human hybrid.
Soldiers Heavier than the seers, they have an upper body that looks humanoid and a lower body that is bee-like.

Biological Traits

General Soldiers are agile.

Magic Capable of using magic.

Stinger Almost all 'Bee Folk' have a stinger on their abdomen that allows them to sting threats. The only exception to this is the men, who completely lack a stinger.

Genetics and Reproduction

Within a hive, only the queens can lay eggs, for all other women in the hive are infertile. As a result linage is only kept track of through the queens. Throughout her life the queen will lay 400-500 eggs within golden cells. Most of the larvae that hatch from these eggs will be fed honey, however those that have been designated as future queens will be fed royal honey.
Young queens have one of two options available to them once they grow up, she can either fight her mother to the death so she can take over the hive, or she can leave and establish her own hive.

Growth Rate & Stages

Have larvae and pupae stages.

Ecology and Habitats

Found in many different kinds of habitats, the 'bee folk' create massive hives to live in that they will protect with their lives. These hives are a labyrinthine, with the important chambers located deep within.

Dietary Needs and Habits

'Bee-folk' produce various kinds of honey to eat. One special kind of honey called Royal Honey is reserved for the queen, her seers, and her princesses. While the seers are allowed to eat royal honey in order to see prophecies, soldiers are forbidden to eat this specieal honey. It is difficult to produce so supply is often limited, and soldiers can easily become addicted.

Additional Information

Social Structure

'Bee-folk' have a rather similar social structure to 'Ant Folk', and live in colonies known as hives.
Queen The mother to every individual, the queen is considered the most important member of the hive. Typically their is only one queen per hive, however some have been know to have up to three.
Seer The wise advisors to the queen, seers will eat royal jelly in order to see prophecies. Typically there is no more than three seers per queen.
Soldiers The most numerous of all the 'Bee-folk', the soldier play a vital role in guarding the hive and the surrounding areas. Without them the hive would be quickly ransacked be all sorts of creatures.

Males/Drones While queens are not emotionally attached to their drones, the male 'bee-folk' are still highly sought after. Without them the queens would be unable to create the next generation of 'bee-folk'. As a result the drones typically live the life of luxury, kept safe in small chambers located close to the queen's chambers. Once they grow too old to perform their duties however, they are euthanized by the hive to preserve precious resources.

Civilization and Culture

Culture and Cultural Heritage

A relatively secretive and spiritual folk, they often use divination and prophecies to guide their hive.
Newer generations are often paired up with older mentors to learn skills needed for specialized jobs.
Intricate designs cover everything they build, from small items, to massive buildings.
Dancing plays a huge role in communicate, hive identity, and more.

Average Height

Seer: 6ft Soldier: 6ft

Average Weight

Seer: 150lbs Soldier: 200lbs