The Acteul Voice: Part I

*yawn* My head is so heavy... I really need my beauty sleep.

We can't go on like this... We have to get some sleep somehow...

Whu, ?! What do you want? This is a private conversation. I happen to be the master of this house. Do you have business with me? But, wait! Aren't you the ones who brought Salamander to his senses? Please, forgive my rudeness before. It's an honor to meet you. Undine must be smiling on us to have guided you here!

Ahem... I know this is sudden, but I have an urgent request to make of you. I must ask that you keep it secret... You see, for the past few nights our sleep has been disturbed by an eerie voice echoing throughout the room. My wife and I are at our wit's end. Neither of us have slept, and it's starting to take its toll on our lives. I'd like you to find out what's making this unearthly racket. You can stay the night on our spare bed and see whatever there is to be seen. Our future peace of mind is in your hands!

When you're all ready, just let my wife know.

You must be the adventurers my husband told me about. Thank you for agreeing to investigate that strange voice. Please use this bed here. I wish you the best of luck, and I'll see you in the morning.

...... One...more...

How are your investigations going? Let my husband know if you found out anything.

How did your investigation go?

Hm, what's this? Ah, it's a scale from a rainbow moa. And you found this in the same place where you heard the voice? I see... Hard to believe, but it does make sense.

Rainbow moa are nocturnal, they only come out at night. I didn't think there were any around here, but perhaps they were driven out when Salamander began acting up. Now that I know this, I have the perfect solution. Moa cannot stand numbra reeds. Three bushels' worth, scattered about the house, should drive them away. Numbra reeds grow near the shores of Lake Tiilen. Can you gather three bushels for us?

Salamander's rampage has certainly had some far-reaching effects...

I haven't had a peaceful night in so long...

Rainbow moa... I suppose that "moa moa" sound they make could be mistaken for human speech...

How goes the search for the reeds? Ah, splendid, looks like you got them. Thank you so much! Now my nights will no longer be disturbed, I'm sure of it.

Thank you so much! Now my nights will no longer be disturbed, I'm sure of it.

I can't wait to settle down tonight for a peaceful sleep.

Thank you so much! Now my nights will no longer be disturbed, I'm sure of it.

It's hard to believe rainbow moa could be such troublemakers.