The Trail of the Elk

In the remote Ré Valley, a river threads through dark woods and sun‑kissed sand, while crumbling farmsteads whisper of forgotten lives. The land hums with the sounds of birds, cranes and restless bears, each creature carving its rhythm against the backdrop of towering white‑capped mountains. At the heart of it all roams Rauten, a wizard elk who walks in a human’s guise, his presence a quiet mystery among the valley’s ancient rhythms.

A calf born with a half‑missing ear wanders the snowy slopes, slowly growing into a massive elk under the watchful eyes of its mother. As the seasons turn, the valley’s animals feel an uneasy restlessness—old bulls snort at unseen trails, and the occasional man and dog tread the boggy banks, leaving faint prints in the mud. This early summer tableau sets the stage for an enchanting tale of nature’s secrets and the hidden magic that binds them.