Nestled at the heart of the village was a formidable barrier made of towering wooden walls. What made the barricade uniquely fascinating was the intricate network of spider webs, brilliantly white and glistening in the sunlight, woven all across it. As per the tales William had heard, Arachnes had the remarkable ability to produce silk that boasted a strength five times that of steel and a flexibility twice that of nylon. In addition, they could alter the properties of their silk as per their needs - whether it be sticky to trap prey, stretchy for maneuverability, or durable to withstand pressure. Apart from the utilitarian functions, these spider webs also served as the Arachne's sensory network, alerting them to vibrations and even enabling them to eavesdrop on distant conversations.