War Diary of an Ant
War Diary of an Ant
General Frost chronicles in his journal the colony's downfall - from his military promotion to his final days as their leader
January 1, 2022
General Frost: After three years as a soldier ant serving our Queen, today I've been promoted to General of our army.
General Frost: The promotion ceremony was deeply meaningful to me.
General Frost: For so long I fought to distinguish myself from my sisters.
General Frost: Today marks the day my efforts were finally rewarded.
May 6, 2022
General Frost: Summer approaches. We've held an emergency council with the Queen... This winter was brutal. Last summer's poor harvest led to many colony deaths...
General Frost: The council discussed relocating our kingdom to more fertile grounds.
General Frost: The vote passed unanimously.
General Frost: We must immediately scout locations to relocate our entire population.
General Frost: The Queen has ordered me to lead the search for sites with ample winter provisions.
May 8, 2022
General Frost: I've deployed three scouting parties to survey areas near food sources.
General Frost: All teams depart tonight in different directions.
May 11, 2022
General Frost: Three days passed with no scouts returning... I fear the worst...
General Frost: The anxious Queen ordered three new scouting parties. Time is running out before summer...
May 13, 2022
General Frost: One team returned today - three departed, two came back.
General Frost: They found promising grounds - a nest needing expansion two days' march away.
General Frost: The location borders abundant, easily accessible food sources.
General Frost: But there are two major concerns...
General Frost: First, a rival ant colony nearby means competition for resources.
General Frost: Second, the food reserve lies in the territory of the Great Gods (humans)...
General Frost: The Great Gods' lands always overflow with food. Night raids could replenish our winter stores...