The Hives are the kingdom of the Hivewings. Each Hive has its own administrative structure, all of which are overseen by a queen.

Historically, the queen has been selected in secret by the previous queen, under the guise of prophecy. When the ruse was revealed, Queen Wasp was overthrown, and Queen Jewel took the throne. However, it is currently not known who will succeed her. The two most likely candidates are her daughters, Scarab and Formica, who are both attempting to curry favor with the citizens.

The Hives consist of Cicada Hive, Jewel Hive, Wasp Hive, Mantis Hive, Yellowjacket Hive, Tsetse Hive, Vinegaroon Hive, and Hornet Hive.

Bloodworm hive is a ruin, burned down around the time that Queen Wasp was overthrown.

After Wasp was overthrown, she was imprisoned. Not long after, she was found dead in prison. Most dragons believe she was assassinated, though the culprit was never found.

Key Locations:

Wasp Hive

Wasp Hive was the first of the hives to be constructed, and serves as the Hivewing capital to this day. It is currently ruled by Queen Jewel. It is ornate, and features heavy, carved wood structures. It is home to the flamesilk factory that was used to imprison Wasp and her sisters until their deaths.

Cicada Hive

Cicada Hive is known for being regimented and orderly. Its most prominent feature is its carefully maintained Mosaic Garden. It also features a popular marketplace. Its university offers courses on farming and gardening. It is currently led by Lady Formica.

Jewel Hive

Jewel Hive is best known for its thriving art scene. It is a popular hub for fashion and culture. It hosts the Glitterbazaar, which takes up the first three levels of the Hive, as well as a sizable outdoor marketplace. It is home to the largest library in all of the Hives. It is currently led by Lady Scarab.

Mantis Hive

Mantis Hive is known for its university, which has produced many prolific inventors. It is also home to the second largest library in the Hives, second only to the one in Jewel Hive.

Yellowjacket Hive

Yellowjacket Hive is the second oldest, and located close to the Poison Jungle. It is a strong center for engineering and manufacturing. Its university, which largely catered to Silkwings studying construction had to quickly adapt its courseload for a sudden influx of inexperienced Hivewing students.

Tsetse Hive

Tsetse Hive is best known for its medical care. It features a university that trains doctors who go on to operate all throughout the Hives. It features a number of care facilities and specialists.

Vinegaroon Hive

Vinegaroon Hive is the westernmost hive, known for its fishing and meat industry. Its univeristy offers courses on zoology and conservation.

Hornet Hive

Hornet Hive is the center of commerce on Pantala and has offices and stores throughout the whole Hive. Hornet Hive University was the university of the Hive. It trains dragons in areas of commerce, such as shop running and managing.

Bloodworm Hive

Bloodworm Hive was ruled by Lady Bloodworm, who was considered the cruelest of Wasp's sisters. It featured a military academy that was known to recruit Hivewings with dangerous abilities. It was rumored that Silkwings were used as test subjects for these abilities. In the year 2012 AS, it was burned to the ground by a small group of Leafwings who were resisting Wasp's rule. The ruins are rumored to be haunted.