Homebrew Cicadan Species Details

Cicadans are believed to originate from insects exposed to magic which altered their very genetic structure. This is supported by current research into their unstable bodies, which, until they fully mature, are able to take on many properties to adapt to stress and environments. A small cult of druids are believed to have performed such magic experiments, which resulted in the rapid evolution of regular insects into large larvae and pupae. These progressed to become the cicadans. The druid cult was believed to have been disbanded early but few knew of the cicadans they left behind, which were left free to populate amongst themselves.

Cicadans, like their original forms, had no trouble reproducing their broods. However, the strains of a larger size were apparent too, as they required more and more resources to sustain themselves. When their harvesting encroached on foreign lands, they were easily killed and repelled by more advanced societies. Cicadan population soon became unsustainable due to the sheer amount of mouths to feed. Millions died from starvation as their drones worked only to maintain their queen. The Cicadans were driven to the Fey-Wild where under the magical tutelage of the Fey Queen they began to prosper and thrive seperating themselves into several brood hives. Cicadan civilizations would flourish in these realms for centuries undiscovered untill they decided to make themselves known in small batches every seven years. .

Cicadan Traits

Thick Skinned and Agile