The Reedstinger, known as “Vela-Korr” by the Orlanda Tribe, is a large, slow-flying insect that resembles a wasp and is found throughout the nesting thickets of the Orlanda Marshes. Territorial and easily agitated, these insects deliver extremely painful stings that can incapacitate even experienced marsh-dwellers.

Despite their menace, the Orlanda respect Reedstingers for their pollination role and symbolic importance in tribal omens. Entire nests are avoided, and tribal myths suggest that the stinger holds ancestral memories.

• Length: 11–14 cm
• Wingspan: Up to 20 cm
• Body Color: Black and copper striped thorax with translucent wings
• Stinger: Long, barbed; injects paralyzing venom

• Drifting Flight: Makes little noise, often mistaken for a drifting leaf
• Paralyzing Sting: Causes painful swelling and limb numbness for up to 30 minutes
• Pheromone Beaconing: Injured individuals release scent to alert the swarm

• Armor Class (AC): 13
• Hit Points (HP): 6
• Speed: 10 ft. (land), 30 ft. (flying)

• Sting Jab: 1d6 piercing + paralysis effect (DC 12 Constitution save or stunned for 1 round)

Swarm Response: If damaged, 1d4 additional Reedstingers arrive after 2 rounds

Nesting Fury: Gains advantage when defending nest areas

Diet: Nectar, small insects

Social Structure: Nesting colonies of 20–100 individuals

Activity Pattern: Active during humid and still-air conditions

Nest Camouflage: Nest entrances often hidden in dense reeds

Wounded Retaliation: Attacks escalate if provoked

Queen Cycle: Each nest centers around a queen who lays hundreds of eggs

Pupation: Larvae hang suspended from nest roots

Adult Lifespan: 2–3 months

Reedstingers provide swarming threat mechanics and can be used to influence player movement:

Environmental Hazard: Place near key objectives to force stealth or alternate paths

Cultural Puzzle: Tribal characters may provide stinger charms or repellent lore

Swarm Ambush: Surprise attack while crossing narrow trails or canoes

Orlanda Marshes

Wildlife of Asari

Known Predators:

Flutterwing