If you are alone in the woods with nothing in sight, it's natural to rely on your sense of hearing to ascertain the environment or other creatures that may be approaching. If you hear...

...voices? It may be our Echoes. You'll meet them during the show!

...stomping? Might be The Leshy from Russian folklore. He is a guardian of the forests in pagan Slavic mythology. He may lead travelers astray, abduct children, or be neutral towards humans altogether.

...aggressive rustling of leaves? If you are but a child in the woods like our protagonists you may encounter an Alan, a creature of the Itneg people in the Philippines. They often live in houses of gold near springs or streams, where they raise human children that they've created from menstrual waste. While typically benevolent and helpful, Alan are also known to be vengeful. They care very deeply for their children.