environmental-attunement

Danlo prepares meticulously for a perilous journey across the frozen sea to the Unreal City, facing physical pain, difficult ethical decisions about his dogs, and the harsh realities of the natural world. He travels for nearly a month, deeply attuned to the environment and its subtle signs, before being forced to shelter from a deadly storm known as the Serpent’s Breath. Throughout, Danlo reflects on the interconnectedness of life, language, and perception, revealing his profound relationship with the icy landscape and its creatures.