Phomic

Insectoid with four legs, two arms, and chitinous armour.

A source of conflict near cities due to hive raids, but some communities attempt to coexist by trading food or resources.

Size: Varies, but generally humanoid in stature.
Aggressiveness: Territorial; attacks only when hives or individuals are threatened.
Rituals/Behaviour: Lives in massive hives led by a queen. They construct intricate tunnel systems and communicate through pheromones and low-level telepathy.
Defence: Uses simple weapons like poison-laced spears and hunts in groups. Defends aggressively when provoked.
Diet: Omnivorous; scavenges or raids for food.
Habitat: Hives near cities or remote wilderness.
Societal Structure: Eusocial, with thousands of individuals serving the queen.