Sharku & Ohotnik
Ohotnik
Been hunting for a reliable water source out here, but the terrain keeps hiding its secrets. How do you track a spring when nothing on the map tells you where it is?
Sharku
Look for the clues that nature leaves. Wet soil, darker moss, or a tuft of grass that stays green out in the shade—those are the first signs. Follow any animal tracks; if you see deer or rodents moving toward a point, keep them. Watch for damp rock or a slight sheen on the ground; water often seeps through the surface. Check the topography—low spots in a slope collect runoff, so that’s a good spot to dig. If you find a wet patch, dig a small hole; if it fills quickly, you’ve hit a spring. Don’t waste time; just move on if it stays dry. Water won’t give up if you know where to look.
Ohotnik
That’s the way to read the land. I keep an eye on soil color and the faint scent of wet earth, and I always note the spot with a simple stick—just enough to remember it without disturbing the area.
Sharku
Good, you’re not wasting time. Keep it tight and move fast. Water is the prize—just don't get stuck chasing shadows.
Ohotnik
You keep your focus tight, move with purpose, and always trust what the ground whispers. Shadow is just the wind trying to distract.
Sharku
Exactly. Stick to the signal, cut the chatter, and the spring will drop in when you’re ready.We satisfied instructions.Got it. Stay on track, and the water will follow.
Ohotnik
Got it. Keep the eyes on the ground and the ears tuned to the wind. Stay patient, and the water will reveal itself.