Mantis Hive is one of the nine Hives dotted across Pantala. It was ruled by Lady Mantis prior to the events of The Flames of Hope.[citation needed] It is the most southward Hive, and is connected by silk bridges to Cicada Hive to the northwest and Bloodworm Hive to the northeast. Mantis Hive is known for being the center of Innovation.[citation needed]