Each clue is for a eight letter answer word. Each answer shares three consecutive letters with the previous answer word. The answer word for clue #1 shares three letters with clue #13.

-1. appeal strongly to
-2. large bodies of troops
-3. someone engaged in a lawsuit
-4. dignified grace in appearance or behavior
-5. a parable for example
-6. a steam organ
-7. a building commonly seen at a campground
-8. steer
-9. robust
-10. a fair ride
-11. a type of sweater
-12. in need
-13. fill with wonder

6. calliope

5. allegory?

Nice solves, ladies

12. indigent

11. cardigan

7. pavilion

3. litigant

9. vigorous

4. elegance

10. carousel

8. navigate

1. intrigue

2. brigade

13. Entrance

Absolutely perfect!