bramblebee

The size of vultures, bramblebees are feared for their painful sting that burns like a white hot heat. They live in thorny hive domes made of THRONGWEED or CREEP THISTLE. In fact, bramblebees are the largest proliferators of both plants throughout the Mucklands due to their pollination. A typical hive, which looks like a wild spherical maze of bramble, houses around thirty bees packed in tight, all buzzing in a deafening chorus (though some hives have been known to house hundreds).

Names: Zee, Burz, Wuzz, Zurb

abilities

Burning Sting

On a Dread roll of 6, roll another 1d6 Dread. If two or more 6s are rolled in a row, the target swells up and is SLOWED for the session.

Queen Bee (C)

One queen per hive. Once every Conflict, may ENSORCELL all Close, Nearby, and Faraway targets (Mettle Check to resist).

vulnerabilities

Bramblebees are highly susceptible to WEEPING ICHOR, which causes them great illness.

social

Bramblebees possess an insectoid hive mind mentality, wanting only what is best for their hives and their beloved queen. They bargain on behalf of the queen and the expansion and preservation of their hive. Bramblebees, especially queens, are great lovers of rare flowers, sweets, and gestures of submission. They absolutely detest liars and entitled folk who make demands.

combat

Bramblebees swarm individual targets in groups of three or more, stabbing with their stingers. They are relentless in their pursuit of weakened enemies.

defeat

Bramblebees retreat to the safety of their hives if their numbers are halved. Under no circumstances do they give up their hive or queen, but they'll relinquish items willingly.

victory

The primary goal of bramblebees is to neutralize threats, but they have been known to take shiny items to present to the queen.

crafting

Bramblebee Honey Dish (Cooking🔥) Components: Bramblebee Honey + any Cooking recipe. Effect: In addition to the food's normal effects, it grants +3 Courage for the session.