From then on, the Hive was weakened and thus eventually overtaken by the Infection. Their queen died after growing so large she could no longer leave her domain. During Hallownest's reign, the bees sealed up all outside accesses save for the occasional patrolling Hivelings. Though the colony exists within Hallownest, they remained separate from the kingdom's affairs, walled off from the lands of the Pale King. The Hive is inhabited by a species of airborne warriors ruled by a queen. Hivelings, Hive Soldiers, and Hive Guardian In the lower regions of the structure are chairs, tables, and shelves, all sharing a hexagonal design.

The Hive is decorated with rod-like protrusions from the ground, which emit a dull light and crystallised honeycombs which are also densely scattered in the area. Found supporting the structure, are large brown pillars placed in various locations inside the Hive and providing illumination are hanging lights made out of nectar. Some of these platforms, and even a wall within the Hive, are cracked, making them vulnerable to being shattered by the speeding bulk of a Hive Guardian. Platforms within the area bear a hexagonal design and also appear to be formed from hardened honey.

The architecture also follows a hexagonal shape reminiscent of honeycombs.Īlong the floor, in egg-like clumps, are globs of honey - some of which contain caches of Geo. Particular to the Hive are structures built out of brown and translucent honey-like materials. Beating him grants the Rivalry achievement. He is quite inept in combat and regularly messes up his jumps. He simply has to be attacked until the fight is over. As a boss, he deals no damage due to his nail being made of shellwood. He then becomes the final boss of the first trial. If the Knight saves him both times, he is captured and can be found in the resting area of the Colosseum of Fools, where he brags about his skills and how his capture was part of his plan. If saved, he once again complains about the Knight meddling in his supposed heroics. Once again the Knight has the choice to either save him or leave him, though this time leaving him does not result in his death. He has forgotten the Knight and introduces himself again.įound stuck in spider webs, presumably having been captured by the beasts of Deepnest. Zote can be found in a corridor leading back to the storerooms of the City of Tears. If he is saved in Greenpath, Zote shows up in Dirtmouth, where he once again talks to the Knight in an arrogant fashion. Hitting his shell here grants the Neglect achievement. If he is not saved before acquiring the Mantis Claw, he dies in this location, with his nail and shell remaining. If saved, he complains that the Knight got in the way between him and his 'prey', he introduces himself and boasts about his supposed mighty deeds.

He is held in the mandibles of a Vengefly King, and the Knight has the choice to either save him or leave him. He regards the Knight as beneath him and accuses them of constantly getting in his way.įound along the path leading to Greenpath. While he claims to be the strongest warrior in the land, he is found trapped by weak enemies or claiming the glory of another bug's deeds. Unfortunately, because it is made of shellwood, it cannot deal damage. He named his nail 'Life Ender' because names supposedly have power. This is ultimately revealed to be a promise of glory for himself. Zote is a traveller from outside Hallownest who came to the Kingdom to fulfill a promise.

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