Homebrew Eusocialing Species Details

Eusocialings are a race/species of insect humanoids. They are similar to ants, bees, wasps, and termites. They live in women-dominated colonies, typically led by a queen or queens. There are 4 varients, Apiliers (Bees), Vespin (Wasps), Formisic (Ants), and Isophs (Termites).

Eusocialings have a tough exoskeletal skin, which is jointed to allow them movement. Commonly this is striped black and yellow, although it is highly variable and they can come in all sorts of colors and patterns. In addition to their mouth they also have insect-like mandibles. They possess 4 arms and many possess 4 wings. Eusocialings have an abdomen, on the end of which is a stinger they can use attack opponents. Located on their heads they have antennae, which grant them heightened senses. 

Eusocialings live in complex colonies, started by queens who carve their own territory and start a home once their first daughters are old enough to help. Only queens are allowed to lay eggs, which they can lay between 15-500 at a time depending on the variant. Adults feed exclusively on sugary foods, such as honey which they make, as well as nectar, flowers, and fruit. As babies, Eusocialings are helpless grubs that require lots of care from a strong colony. Babies are fed an exclusively high protein diet, such as protein-rich pollen or meat. Once they emerge as adults (around a year) they gain the typical body plan of a Eusocialing. Eusocialings typically live between 25-35 years of age, while Queens can live twice this. 

Women are seen as being strong warriors and capable gatherers, providers, and builders. Men are typically seen as lesser, more like status symbols used by queens and high ranking women. They are not delegated royalty (excluding Isophs) and are often excluded from more complex or laborious roles, although this does not mean that they are physically incapable, only societally excluded. Queens are designated through chemical signals, which are either bestowed by a previous queen or stolen from a dead queen. Without these chemical signals, other Eusocialings would not recognize them as royalty. Queens are fed a special varient of honey called Royal Jelly which can further alter their body for the role of royalty.

Eusocialing Traits

As an insectoid with a highly ritualized society, Eusocialings have various unique traits that set them apart from other humanoids.

Wings

You possess two pairs of insect wings that allow you to fly. You have a flying speed of 25, although you are unable to take off carrying anything over a fourth of your own weight, including armor and items.

Secondary Arms

You have two slightly smaller secondary arms below your primary pair of arms. Your secondary arms can manipulate an object, open or close a door or container, pick up or set down a tiny object, or wield a weapon that has the light property.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of yourself as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colors in that darkness only as shades of gray.

Sleepless

You do not require sleep and can choose to remain conscious during a long rest, though you must still refrain from strenuous activity to gain the benefit of the rest.

Stinger

On the end of your abdomen, you possess a stinger that you can use to attack. The damage and attack modifier is equal to your unarmed strike, dealing piercing damage. You can choose to envenomate your opponent once per short rest, dealing an additional 1d4 poison damage.

Antennae

Possessing antennae gives you heightened senses. You have advantage on all perception and investigation rolls.