King Fergus visits the Witch in her Cottage, searching for magic that will ensure a victory against the Southern Invaders and the future of his kingdom. Although she plays dumb at first, the Witch complies and creates an enchanted helm that will make men follow him into a battle. Later, Merida asks Mulan how to get people to follow you into a battle you know you could die in, but the warrior points out she's better off asking her father. They then come across Fergus, who is inspiring the men into battle using the helm. The night before the battle, Merida visits her father by the sea and finds him holding his helm while he waits for the Southern Invaders to arrive. She asks him how he's been able to inspire so many men to follow him into battle and after slight hesitation, he tells her, as