'Bloodworm Hive' was one of the nine Hives of Pantala, located on the
shore of Pantala#Geography|Dragonfly Bay and connected between Mantis
Hive and Jewel Hive. It was also the closest Hive to Pantala#Lake
Scorpion|Lake Scorpion. It was recently Burning of Bloodworm Hive|burned
in a LeafWing attack and is currently unknown how many dragons were
killed in the burning. The Hive was formerly ruled by Lady Bloodworm.

## Description

Bryony described it as impossibly tall, imposing and
indestructible-looking with a "big smug aura that would be enough reason
to set fire to it." Bryony also thought it was less pretty compared to
Jewel Hive.

## Notable features

### Bloodworm Hive University

Bloodworm Hive University was the university within the Hive. HiveWings
with special abilities were sent there to train to serve in the Queen
Wasp's guard. It was rumored that these powers were tested on SilkWings
in the Hive.

### Weaver Hall

Weaver Hall was a SilkWing school, and was attended by Dusky prior to
the events of The Flames of Hope. The school included a playground, and
the school's exterior wall displayed 'Weaver Hall', with a balcony open
to the sky on one side. The playground also included a slide.

## History

### The Lost Continent Prophecy

#### The Hive Queen

Cricket and her friends noticed a Hive burning in the distance. They
realized that Bloodworm Hive was in trouble, with HiveWings flying out
from other Hives in attempt to save it. Sundew revealed that she knew
about the plan for awhile and was angry that it commenced without her
report.

#### The Poison Jungle

In the prologue, Bryony, Hemlock, and Pokeweed were shown getting ready
to burn down the Hive. Later, Sundew mentioned the Hive's burning to
Willow, which caused her to panic and worry about Queen Wasp's forces
arriving.

#### The Flames of Hope

SilkWings from Bloodworm Hive were among the many SilkWings hiding in
the SilkWing refugee camp.

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### Field Guides

#### A Guide to the Dragon World

Bloodworm Hive was mentioned in literature#Named books|An Official
Guide to the Hives.

## Trivia

  - It was stated by Grayling that Bloodworm Hive was the cruelest Hive
    to SilkWings, explaining why Bloodworm Hive has the most Chrysalis
    members and why it was chosen to be attacked instead of another
    Hive.   - Whitespeck said that Bloodworm Hive's rules are
    very strict, one rule saying that at least one member of each
    household must be employed on Lady Bloodworm's pet projects, even if
    the household consists of just one small orphan.