He swiftly followed the trail out of the field and into the adjacent woodland. The surrounding moisture rapidly vanished, no doubt held at bay by the thick canopy above, along with the increased temperature amongst the trees. The change in terrain prompted him to look for fresh signs of disturbance as he continued moving eastwards into the heart of the forest. The nature of the old woodland forced him to travel at a slower pace. Careful not to disturb the detritus littering the floor of the forest, he slowly picked his way through the trees, his eyes dancing across the relief searching for signs of his quarry. He soon detected fresh signs of movement, suggesting that the Louperdu had now resumed its physical form. Knowing that the spirit wolves possessed phenomenal hearing, he slowed
