Spotting a hidden courtyard starts with careful observation. Scan the area for subtle irregularities—an odd stone placement, a slightly different slope, a shadow that doesn’t fit the rest of the scene. Gather quiet clues: old maps, local rumors, and patterns in the architecture. Then step by step, narrow the focus, always keeping your own position low and unnoticed. The cleverest wanderers simply combine patience with a sharp eye.

I’ll listen for the faintest echo, chart the hidden paths, and when the courtyard reveals itself it’ll be before I even notice.