human
Produce a detailed written description of a chilling forest wilderness scene with needles, soil, and thorns.
assistant
Thick layers of rotting needles lie in rolling mounds at the base of the trees, enriching the soil and cushioning the footsteps of anyone or anything passing through the forest. Though sunlight passes through the branches to cast lace-like shadows along the ground, the combination of rich soil and abundant illumination encourages the growth of dense thickets, sharp with thorns, that obstruct the view.