Nin only plans to locate the creature, observe it safely, and then follow its trail back to its source, although that last step depends on what they learn from observing it. "You can bring the polearm if you like," she adds as a final advice before they strike out, "but just know that, if it comes to us being chased by a monster, I'll be running faster than you." Brutal honesty, although she doesn't seem like the type to leave people behind, so maybe she doesn't mean it too seriously.

The obvious place to start are the places where attacks have happened, according to the people they've talked to. Most monsters don't spend much thought or effort on hiding their tracks, if the concept even occurs to them, and even if some has been obscured by effort or simply by weather and time, Nin is an expert at picking up even small clues left behind.

The way is winding, bringing them from clue to clue down narrow and twisting paths, but there's not much doubt that they're on the right trail from the first moment, and Nin is careful not to let their prey catch wind of them as they sneak up on it.

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Wary: 4+3+2 = 9

They find their way at once, without much casting about for it.
[s]The way is direct, with little meandering or backtracking.[/s]
The way is safe, and does not bring them near their enemies.