Praying Mantis (fan expansion for Hive)

Description

--- "The Mantis" is an immobile game piece with a sacrificial removal ability targeting enemy pieces placed on the prior turn, resulting in mutual permanent elimination. Key mechanics include: - *Immobility* The Mantis cannot ordinarily move. - *Triggered activation* Responds to an enemy piece placed on their last turn. - *Sacrificial strike* Flies onto and removes the enemy piece. - *Permanent removal* Both the Mantis and enemy piece are eliminated from the game. The Mantis functions as a static piece in the game, incapable of ordinary movement. It activates specifically when an opponent places a piece on their previous turn, allowing the Mantis to fly onto and remove that enemy piece. This action results in the permanent removal of both the Mantis and the targeted enemy piece from the game, emphasizing a high-risk, sacrificial mechanic for strategic denial. ---