Today, I found something... unsettling. Yet, I can't help but feel a strange excitement coursing through me. I had wandered into a dense forest biome, full of towering pine trees. The air here is heavier, and the light barely breaks through the canopy. It's the kind of place that feels like it's watching you, though I know that's absurd. Or is it?
As I was walking through the forest, I almost didn't notice it at first. A thick layer of webbing stretched across the ground beneath the trees. I stopped in my tracks, my curiosity piqued. That's when I saw it—a den. A twisted, pulsating structure made of web and dirt, tucked into the shadows of the trees.
Spiders. I've read about them before—creatures that live in colonies and attack anything foolish enough to get close. But these aren't ordinary spiders. No, these are different. Larger. Half the size of a man, with six legs instead of eight, and far too quick for my liking. Their eyes glowed faintly in the dim light, their movements unnerving. They stayed close to the den, skittering around its entrance, but I knew that if I got too close, they'd swarm me.
The sight of them both terrified and fascinated me. This world... it's unlike anything I've ever seen. The danger is clear, but so is the opportunity. I know that spiders carry useful resources—silk, glands, even meat, though I'm hesitant to think about eating another one of those creatures. The glands, however, could be valuable. If I can extract them, I might be able to use them for healing. And silk—well, I'm sure I'll find a use for it. I mean silk is precious isn't it?
I didn't provoke them today. I'm not ready for that fight yet. They're nocturnal, but if I disturb their den or step too close to... I don't know what they are capable of yet. I'll need to be smart about this. For now, I'll keep my distance and observe. The den looks small—perhaps it's still in its early stages. Maybe it can evolve?
Despite the danger, I'm excited. This is the kind of challenge I live for. A test of intellect and survival. But I need to be careful. The forest is a deathtrap if I'm not prepared. One misstep, and I'll be another skeleton lying in the shadows. Well I will have a funny bone for sure though!
Tomorrow, I'll return with a plan. There's more to this forest, and I suspect the resources it hides will be worth the risk. Weird. But I feel more alive than ever.