According to data found in ancient roach slabs, mantises used to have claws instead of hands before the Day of Awakening. What a weird way to live, how would they be able to hold stuff to make art, or even cook nowadays? Thinking about it, this might be why they have an affinity for sharp tools. Fascinating. Some lesser mantids and mimics still have claws instead of hands. Such a pity.
—Ant Kingdom Lore Book, Bug Fables
