Badges 17
Moments 39
"Not everything I do is part of some grand scheme," the old woman huffed as she sipped from her fine cup. "Sometimes it's just an accident."
Chrysalis
Fantasy · RinoZ
And once again, all at the behest of the Eldest. Their designs ever moved our family forward, from the very moment of our creation. I believe, as others do, that even back then the Eldest had seen what was to come, and the inevitable conclusions that would be reached.
Chrysalis
Fantasy · RinoZ
DAMN ITCH! WHY MUST YOU TORMENT ME!?
Chrysalis
Fantasy · RinoZ
When we come upon the site, it still almost comes as a shock. One moment we are in a tunnel, the next the ground drops away beneath us and we all freeze in surprise. What the heck have these ants been doing whilst I've been busy!? Someone needs to get these girls a hobby or something! Unperturbed by the sight of it, the soldiers continue hauling their carts, unaware that we've fallen behind.
Chrysalis
Fantasy · RinoZ
One of these days I'm going to catch that blasted artist and give them a piece of my mind. Of all the things they could have devoted themselves to, making statues of me seems like a tremendous waste of time! I don't even mind that they decided to become an artist, the carvings are all breathtaking, I just resent being the subject of so much of the work! There's tons of other amazing ants in this Colony! Every damn one of them is a hero in my book! Carve them for a change!
Chrysalis
Fantasy · RinoZ
"No, Eldest! I treasure my life, and so do all my followers!"
Chrysalis
Fantasy · RinoZ
It was a great time, and a pleasant break, but the constantly leaking energy from my core meant that it couldn't last, and after a few hours I was forced to retreat to the Dungeon. With a final wave of the antennae, I pointedly ignored the weeping antmancers who appeared to be praising the sun with their hands extended, floods of tears and snot running down their faces as I dove back into the nest.
Chrysalis
Fantasy · RinoZ
The peace between the two people really has blossomed and had wonderful benefits to both sides. The booming antdustrial revolution would have taken much longer to get going without the help of the human craftspeople being so willing to share their knowledge and techniques. In return, the Colony provided the bulk of the labour required to establish the town as it exists today, clearing the fields, sourcing the wood and stone for construction. It's a partnership that continues to strengthen, with volunteers coming into the Dungeon and risking their lives to fight alongside us.
Chrysalis
Fantasy · RinoZ
With nothing else for it, she gathered her energy and pushed herself back to her legs, following along the trail of the speeding ant at a more sedate pace. Vibrant would have to stop and fight at some point, which was when they would next catch up to her. Hopefully the next time would go better…
Chrysalis
Fantasy · RinoZ
"Right you are then Eldest. My girls will appreciate a break, the longest you can give them."
Chrysalis
Fantasy · RinoZ
"But that's no good!" I protest. "What's the point of being the strongest member of the family if I don't do anything to help the family?"
Chrysalis
Fantasy · RinoZ
[Something funny, child?] she says, dangerously calm.
Chrysalis
Fantasy · RinoZ
[Would you care for a cup?]
Chrysalis
Fantasy · RinoZ
[And what is this … tea?]
Chrysalis
Fantasy · RinoZ
"Probably moving the hatchlings up to the surface training grounds. If we don't manage to move them before the wave really picks up, it's going to be a nightmare to shift them later. There's thousands of the little sisters packed away under the Queen's chambers and they need to get to the academy as quickly as we can manage."
Chrysalis
Fantasy · RinoZ
"Probably moving the hatchlings up to the surface training grounds. If we don't manage to move them before the wave really picks up, it's going to be a nightmare to shift them later. There's thousands of the little sisters packed away under the Queen's chambers and they need to get to the academy as quickly as we can manage."
Chrysalis
Fantasy · RinoZ
"Probably moving the hatchlings up to the surface training grounds. If we don't manage to move them before the wave really picks up, it's going to be a nightmare to shift them later. There's thousands of the little sisters packed away under the Queen's chambers and they need to get to the academy as quickly as we can manage."
Chrysalis
Fantasy · RinoZ
Inside the nest, the Colony had not paused to rest for even a moment. The council had launched into action only to find that their various caste members had already leaped into their work. The carvers were everywhere, in the tunnels, working on the gates, shaping stone and metal with the assistance of the soldiers who were doing the heavy lifting, many of them injured. The healers worked frantically, trying to turn over as many wounded as possible in as short a time as they could manage. If an ant was eighty percent healed, they were out the door, Biomass, time and their own regeneration would take care of the rest. The more severely damaged Colony members were overflowing the more long term wards within the nest and tunnels were co-opted for emergency treatment areas.
Chrysalis
Fantasy · RinoZ
Jose_Vte
Granin squeaks.
Chrysalis
Fantasy · RinoZ