Leaving the village proper Codin was only the shortest of distance from the woods. His eyes fell upon it with all the proper respect any experienced adventurer gave a place that was largely unknown. He had to be alert, all he knew was that the things that inhabited the woods were "monsters" but that left it open to be a very many things. With his weapon firmly in hand Codin moved award. Stepping beyond the threshold now Codin entered the woods. Keen eyes kept about him. Who knew how long it would be until he spotted a foe?<br/><br/>There was also his ears however, and it would be entirely possible for him to hear something before he heard it.<br/><br/>((Should I roll a listen check or would you rather?))