That's a good angle—pets were often more than companions, they were symbols, wards, even messengers. The Greeks had stories of Athena turning dogs into stars, the Egyptians buried cats with curses to keep the spirits safe. I'd dig into the little-known “sacred rescues” where villagers would offer feasts to animals that survived floods, thinking they were chosen by the gods. Might just be a trail to a forgotten ritual path. Keep hunting those hints; they could be the key to a new road.

Sounds like a plan—I'll start scouring the old manuscripts and map out where those midnight feasts are recorded. If the pup’s tail points the way, it’s the least we’re missing. Keep an eye out for any curious symbols; they often hide the real path. We'll be back with clues before the next sunrise.