Talking Tree, who lives in the southern forest, may have seen who was responsible for placing the puppets on the Green Mushrooms. Please go talk to him and find out who did such a hideous thing. If you tell him that it's a request from Rowen the Fairy, he will tell you.

Talking Tree is a special tree that I've raised since he was just a sapling. He's still young, but he's kindhearted and modest. He'll answer you respectfully.

Do you not know about Talking Tree? I'm sure you've seen him if you've been to the Southern Forest. He stands right in front of [map 100040003], where the Green Mushrooms live. Please reconsider.

...Hmmpf! A human talking to a tree! You're an interesting fellow. Are you lonely or something? What? Rowen the Fairy sent you?
1) (Wasn't he supposed to be kindhearted and modest?)

Geez, Rowen the Fairy... It's bad enough that she planted me in an awkward spot like this, and now she wants me to do favors for her? Seriously, something's wrong with her. She wants me to do things like collecting cursed puppets and such. Why can't she just do it herself? Oh yeah, so what did you want again?
1) (Rowen the Fairy doesn't seem to have the best judgement.)

Someone that's responsible for planting the puppet in Green Mushrooms... I am not sure. I did notice a strange kid dropping by the [map 100040003], and that kid had a puppet in his hand. Hey, come to think of it, ever since that visit, the Green Mushrooms seemed much more depressed than usual.

Is that all you need? Okay, now leave me alone. Even trees need some alone time.

You still haven't met Talking Tree? You'll find him at [map 100040000]. He may seem quite shy and nervous at first, but he's a good kid. He'll help you with whatever you ask.