There’s an interesting argument that honey can be vegan, by that criteria.
A bee colony is not generally trapped in a hive. They are capable of leaving, if it’s not to their standards, or they find somewhere between. The catch is that artificial bee hives are amazing for bees, compared to natural locations. The only catch is the “rent” taken by the eldritch creatures. They never take too much however, only taking excess the hive doesn’t need.
Basically bees could be argued to be paying rent, in honey, for high quality accommodation.
There’s an interesting argument that honey can be vegan, by that criteria.
A bee colony is not generally trapped in a hive. They are capable of leaving, if it’s not to their standards, or they find somewhere between. The catch is that artificial bee hives are amazing for bees, compared to natural locations. The only catch is the “rent” taken by the eldritch creatures. They never take too much however, only taking excess the hive doesn’t need.
Basically bees could be argued to be paying rent, in honey, for high quality accommodation.