Marching Through Hell

Eventually, the already dire situation turned into absolute chaos. 

The horde of Nightmare Creatures had caught up with the expedition force, and the rear of the formation became engrossed in a moving battle. Several Saints led the defensive efforts, slaughtering the menacing abominations with all their might. 

The death toll among the Nightmare Creatures was high, but the soldiers were suffering heavy casualties, as well. 

Luckily — or perhaps unfortunately — the mad frenzy of the pursuing Nightmare Creatures had caused a destructive chain reaction in the Hollows. The local predators were overcome by hunger and bloodlust at the sight of human troops, but they weren't happy to see the numerous abominations from the surface invade their territory, either. 

To the Great Ones inhabiting the ancient jungle, the weak surface dwellers were nothing but prey, just like humans were.