Southern Hiver
Southern Hivers are mostly identical to Western Hivers, except for the reddish coloration of their skin and white or red line patterns covering their bodies. Compared to their western cousins though, Southern Hivers are far more aggressive. They are obsessed with devouring and/or sacrificing any intruder or Hiveless to their King. Because of their intense xenophobia towards the peoples of "the Faraway", as they call the lands outside their territory, Hiveless/Ronin Southerners are extremely rare.
Drone
The Hive drone makes up the majority of the Hiver race. At a very young age they begin their work for the good of the hive seemingly instinctually.
Physical Description
Drones are smaller in stature than their other hiver counterparts and rely on numbers for accomplishing large tasks. They have a tan or red hued skin and range from 4 to 5.5 ft tall with very slim frames, weighing only 50-100 pounds. Drone facial structure can vary greatly and the level of intricacy can be a sign of intelligence or magical aptitude.
Personality
While one might assume hivers to be mindless followers, that is not the case. All Hivers possess free will however Southern Drones are fiercely loyal to the King, often sacrificing themselves for the good of the hive. There is a high level of hashish and smoke leaf use mostly amongst the drone population within the Southern Hive as it is produced and sold in mass.
Soldier
The Hive soldier is the backbone of the Southern Hive army. Relatively numerous, they are born ready to die for their King. Physical DescriptionSoldiers are much larger than the average Hiver and have unmatched natural strength. They have tan or red hued skin and range from 5.5 to 7 feet tall with a muscular upper torso, often weighing over 200 pounds. If not for their towering physique, Soldiers are recognizable by their wide hardened skull. Soldiers are very durable and often use their head, to varying success, as a last defense against enemy blades.
Personality
The most obedient of the hive subraces, it is very rare for soldiers to leave the hive permanently. Soldiers are not very expressive and tend to put the King's will above all else. They do have a noticable interest in the arts with many showing true joy at a finely crafted blade or perfectly prepared fish dish. Most no-hive soldiers find themselves this way while performing distant tasks for the King, this leads them to feel abandoned and betrayed.
Prince
The Hive Prince are the least common of the hive subraces making up only 1 in 100 hivers. They have a high level of free will, forming the generals and intellectuals of the Southern Hive.
Physical Description
Prince hivers have a medium sized frame, closely resembling that of a human and are capable of accomplishing a wide range of tasks, generally excelling in intellect and magical prowess. They have a tan or red hued skin and range from 5 to 7 feet tall with a medium build, often weighing 100-200 pounds.
Personality
Within the Southern Hive almost all Princes are obsessed with proving themselves and gaining the respect of the King. This obsession doesn't seem to be rooted in the same mental affect that holds the rest of the hive and more of a cultural one. Many will plot against other princes to gain standing or an audience before the King. Outside of the hive, prince hivers can be found in all sorts of professions and social classes however many still seek fame.
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