Looking at the map on the letter again, Ted sees that it only shows the way to where he is; overlooking the village. No indication is given as to where the temple or the letter's author may be found. He can see that a very rugged slope is the only option to get down, and that the bandits have come this way and likewise headed towards the village.<br/><br/>Map of the environs. The contour lines are roughly 30 feet (or 10m) in elevation and the half arrow above the passage points north.  (http://beta.ditzie.com/52407/52b44869c58e8)The eastern bowl is the market Dora actually saw, but you can all see that both have similar goings on.