The trail through the forest was consistently damp and warm. The thick vegetation and poisonous bugs caused their progress to be slow. The rough terrain added to the difficulty. The moderate rainfall and the muddy road made it even tougher to keep moving forward. Despite the challenges, they had no choice but to press on.
The day when the terrifying creatures would arrive was approaching, and the need to protect their families kept them motivated to recruit more troops. They stayed focused because they were being led directly by their matriarch.
When they were exhausted and felt like they couldn't continue, their matriarch motivated them to keep going. When they were ambushed by creatures in the forest, she bravely led the charge to fend them off. These experiences turned the soldiers into fiercely loyal followers of their matriarch.
