Hey Holmes, I've been tracing a rumor about a forgotten trail that leads to an old hideout—looks like a puzzle even for your brain. Want to see if we can map it out together?

Sure thing. The trail starts just north of the old stone bridge over the river. If you follow the shallow ditch that runs parallel to the road, it dips into the woods. About a mile in, there's a cluster of moss‑covered boulders—one of those has a small, half‑buried stone with a carved rune. From there, head east until you hit a hollow tree. Inside the hollow, a rusted iron key is wedged in a crack. That's the key we need to open the latch on the back door of the hideout. If you can make it past the ranger’s watchpost on the ridge, you should see the entrance on the south side of the hill. All set?

Sounds good. Let’s keep the map in our heads, not on a fancy GPS. I’ll flag the key spot and the ridge, so you know where to look for the ranger. Once we’ve got the coordinates, we can lock onto that south entrance—just don’t get lost in the weeds. We'll keep it straightforward and stick to the plan.

Alright, stick to the markers, keep an eye on the ranger, and don’t let the path’s whispers tempt you off course. We'll make it through.