Geology and Fauna

As predicted by our wildlife expert, there were abundant giant insects at sea level, predominantly wasps of the genus Vespas Piaggius. They nested in caves in the cliff faces, which were made entirely of cheese. Hence, this area is known as the Cheesy Regions.

The wasps also construct vast vertical nesting complexes, similar to termite mounds, and also made of cheese. These are often identical and situated close to railway lines.

Being related to the hapless citizens of Rome, the inhabitants of this region are incapable of building homes for themselves. It is possible that the inhabitants employ the wasps to create the caves, but more likely that they simply move in with them.

Many of the caves were adorned with colourful prayer flags and appeared quite homely.

The inhabitants ride the wasps to and from their caves, representing a remarkable example of co-habitation between human and insect. This arrangement manifests as a primitive cheese mining industry, with the cave dwellers selling their diggings in ramshackle stores lining the dusty streets.

The wasps themselves have devolved from dangerous predators to faithful companions and family members, and often mimic human behaviour. For example, teenage male wasps wear muscle shirts. When not being ridden, many wasps congregate in ghettoes where they drink a local tonic known as ‘Tustroek’. This makes them compliant with the wishes of the humans.

As they age, the wasps lose weight and the strength to transport humans. At this point they are retired and chained up at train stations where they slowly decompose.