Look for a tree, more or less across from the bonfire, then explore and look for message, and don’t be afraid to hit a few tree trunks or tree interiors.
Vague but not to vague I hope.
Blightown in the original version was dark but had frame rate problems. It is probably the worst explore in the game, imitated by other areas in the sequels. There is a way to avoid it entirely, which is what I usually do in replaying the game.
Nice to hear there is a lot of action in the game. I think it came out last October or so? I just got an update on my video card so maybe I will try re-buying the game and seeing if that might have fixed my problems with it freezing.