Birthed from unholy experimentation, the Needlewing resembles colossal wasps or hornets, their forms are forged entirely of gleaming metal. Each possesses four ebony orbs for eyes, their metallic bodies an entrancing fusion of resplendent gold and unyielding steel. The stinger of a Needlewing takes the form of a syringe needle, dripping with a venom so mysterious and potent that, to this day, it eludes the grasp of scientific scrutiny, leaving the world devoid of an antidote. Needlewings congregate in formidable swarms, fashioning hives from molten metal and glass, within which their queen presides. Any assault on this hive triggers a merciless response, as Needlewings assail their foes, injecting venom that induces an agonizing petrification, rendering victims immobile and defenseless. Once incapacitated, the unfortunate prey becomes sustenance for the relentless colony, a gruesome spectacle that persists until naught but bone remains. Remarkably, Needlewings possess an uncanny ability to chew through even the hardiest of metals and glass, their bodies radiating internal heat that transmutes these materials into a malleable liquid, which they deftly employ in the construction of their impervious hive walls. Among their kind, four distinct variants have been documented: the regal Queen, stalwart Knights, agile Hunters, and the versatile Constructs, each contributing crucially to the hive's intricate workings. A Needlewing's visage reveals pliers-like mandibles, while its wings assume the lethal guise of razor-sharp blades, enabling these metallic marvels to achieve astonishing speeds.Perhaps the most chilling aspect of Needlewing venom is its incapacitating effect, leaving victims fully conscious, ensnared in a nightmarish tableau as life slowly ebbs away. The sensory realm remains intact, a cruel twist that heightens the macabre horror of their predatory process.