Samphnj's Timeline AU/SilkWings

(art by joy ang; the lost continent cover cropped)
== AN EXTENSIVE GUIDE TO THE SILKWINGS AND THEIR QUEENDOM ==
created by silkwing archivists using information from the original mantis hive, now monarch hive, library
(SilkWing Base by Carnivorous Ruse; Filled by Samuel)
=== Description ===
==== Appearance ====
SilkWings are one of the smallest tribes in stature, and are closely related to RainWings and HiveWings. They have scales like jewels, and are very shiny in general. They are usually bright and saturated colors, and can be any color under the sun but black. Darker colors can be seen, such as dark blues, greens, and browns.
SilkWings after metamorphosis have two pairs of wings that are reminiscent of butterflies. Other notable traits include their antennae and long, willowy horns. They have sharp, nimble claws.
Some SilkWings may inherit recessive BeetleWing traits. If one parent has these traits, there is a 1 in 4 chance that the hatchling will inherit these traits. These traits are purely cosmetic, and do not involve any special additional abilities. These traits include shorter, curved horns; horned tip on nose similar to a HiveWing snout; larger, thinner wings.
==== Abilities ====
Fully grown SilkWings Are able to use their antennae to make predictions about the weather, and to sense slight vibrations in the air. The skill of this ability varies from dragon to dragon, and the strength of these abilities depends on a dragon's genetics and practice time.
All SilkWings, regardless of age, have a precise internal clock.
After a SilkWing has gone through metamorphosis, the dragonet gains the ability to weave silk from the silk glands in their wrists.
Rarely, a SilkWing may have the ability to make Flamesilk. This skill is entirely genetic. If a dragonet has one parent with the Flamesilk ability, they have a 50/50 chance at being a Flamesilk. If both parents are Flamesilks, the dragonet will almost definitely be a Flamesilk.
Other genetic conditions may combat this and prevent the formation of Flamesilk silk even if both parents are Flamesilks. If a dragonet has a silk condition that causes them to produce low, or no silk from their glands, it could cause Flamesilk to not manifest after metamorphosis. Problems during metamorphosis could also cause Flamesilk to not appear in the dragonet.
=== Society ===
==== Habitat ====
Historically tree-dwellers who made their own dwellings out of silk, the SilkWings now live in the repurposed HiveWing hives in their Queendom.
The majority of SilkWings live in the bottom center and “tail” area  of Pantala. There are also large populations around Lake Scorpion and in the city of Prodenia Bay.
However, it is not uncommon to see a SilkWing in the HiveWing and LeafWing territories. A SilkWing may be attending a different school or university, or exploring different jobs and internships with the other tribes.
==== Food ====
These dragons are primarily vegetarians. Their diet can  include yams, okra, garbanzo beans, kale, kumquats, fruits, honey, and various plant-based candies. They also may incorporate mushrooms, tomatoes, and avocados; which they trade for from the LeafWings and RainWings.
SilkWings enjoy many different types of salads and simple breads, and in the rainy season, they may make chili and other forms of hot soups. SilkWings also often make potato based tortillas, and you can usually find them in any marketplace on Pantala.
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==== Government ====
After the defeat of Queen Wasp, the SilkWing Queendom was primarily restored to a monarchy, bar slight changes on the roles of succession and ruling.
At the head of the monarchy is the queen. Kings are not allowed to rule, but may be given smaller roles  in the monarchy by their queen. The queen appoints one of her daughters to rule after she dies. If the queen has no daughters, other female members of the royal government are considered. Such as a granddaughter, or a niece. This prevents the unneeded killing of other females of the royal family. 
Usually, the first born daughter is the Crown Heir. However, it is not unheard of for the queen to appoint a different daughter to the throne. 
Below the queen, there are five, usually non-royal dragons who oversee different aspects of the queen's queendom. Also known as the SilkWing Cabinet, the queen schedules regular times to meet with the members. Laws can be proposed by both The Cabinet and the queen, but ultimately the queen has the final say in what gets passed and what doesn’t. 
Current roles in the SilkWing Cabinet:
* Administrator  of Agriculture
* Administrator of Construction
* Administrator of Commerce
* Administrator of Education
* Administrator of the Treasury
==== Current Royalty ====
Queen: Io
Princesses: Luna (sister-in-law)
Princes: Swordtail (brother)
==== Mythology ====
Similar to the HiveWings, the SilkWings  also regard Clearsight as a mythological figure. However, because of the HiveWing manipulation under Ex- Queen Wasp, some SilkWings dislike Clearsight.
When Clearsight arrived on Pantala, she also brought the worship of the moons with her. The SilkWings primarily worship Perception. However, they believe that if a hatchling is born under a full Perception moon, the hatchling will be protected by them. Similar to the NightWing idea of a patron saint.
The SilkWings do not receive powers underneath these moons, and view them more as protection and being blessed throughout life.
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