When the magi discuss in Latin and point to the West, Mordred and the father whisper together with a concerned look on their faces.
When Betula asks about on-going war, Mordred answer, «No. Nobody shows there magic anymore. We just hide from Eadric.»
«Yes,» says the father. «The large big battle around here was at the White Horse¹ two years ago, I think. That's a little East of Nottingham. There is rumours that the fighting has moved North, but I am not sure.»
Then Mordred asks, «what have you found to West?» and points. «Is that where you are going?»
Obstetrix' spell only confirms that the father has taken a beating and will ache for a week or so, but no lasting injury. I suppose the intuition of the forest is just a buff for when you venture off the road, or?