Patzku, one of the two Cousins who primarily reside on the Skin of Anu rather than up in the trees, enjoys a distinct status. These Cousins were tailored throughout the Primary Epoch to serve various uses in Rural Clusters. They can take on specialized tasks with minimal initial training. Once instilled in the first generation, these skills are passed on by their dams to subsequent generations. As needed, these subsequent generations may receive further training. Remarkably, the Patzku has been known to improve on their training and demonstrably perfect many practices. 



In general, the Patzku may be found maintaining food crops, distinguishing when blight is present, removing pests, and protecting from larger predators. They maintain orchards and, to a high degree, gather ripe fruit. They have been known to distinguish where pruning and other maintenance is necessary.

With the introduction of Fecund Mahakram Arbours, clusters are now actively protected from visiting Gandahatapan colonies. A natural Gandahatapan colony has a range of two to four andas around its hive. If they settle within two andas of a population of Mahakram Arbours, the cluster swiftly moves to dislodge and, if possible, relocate the Gandahatapan. Longstanding practices and tools exist to do this with surprisingly minimal disturbance to the nest. If the branch they are rooted to is gently cut at night when they are at rest, it is possible to move the entire colony to a new location. 

Given their weight, a series of waystations is established, and the nest is carried to each over several nights. Occasionally, isolating and gently removing the Queen is also possible. Her scent can then lead the rest to a new location.

If a Ketukku colony becomes established on the land, a wide swath of cluster territory is cleared, including removing any food crops or replanting orchards to allow them to found their kingdom. A minimum of one anda extends from the primary tower in all directions. This may involve neighbouring clusters, making this a joint venture, always overseen by the Cycles Ministry, as it impacts one or more clusters’ food and other goods production. Beneficial flora are planted and maintained, and specific foodstuffs are presented to the little kingdom on certain holidays, varying from region to region.

When a new colony establishes itself within an existing Ketukku Realm, the cluster attends to the following wonder. Due to their revered age, these insects manifest many signs of deep wisdom. One way this is displayed is by what is known as ‘ Ketukku Peaceable Relations,’ where a colony becomes aware of another Ketukku colony within their territory.