Shards, they're back. But why? No one's left any food out.

I wonder if...

Player: "Excuse me?"

What? Oh, sorry, I was talking to myself.

For some reason, creatures keep gathering around the Aether Generator.

Every time I go out to check it, they're there, no matter how many times I drive them away.

Player: "Odd. Why?"

I wish I knew. The only theory I have is that the flashes that the Generator emits attract them somehow.

Not that the reason matters. It's only a matter of time before one of those things damages it.

But I also have to protect Farbin here--Aion knows he can't defend himself. Do you think you could lend a hand?

Player: Accept.

My thanks. I have my hands full with the scholar. He'd walk right into a Balaur patrol if I weren't there to steer him.

It's Wilds Barghests and Wildgrove Murmurs causing the most trouble. Kill them and hopefully things will return to normal.

Player: "On my way!"

Farbin's ramblings are almost like white noise to me now. Sometimes I can't sleep if I don't hear him babbling away.

But I have other duties as well, so sleep isn't exactly something I do a lot. How did the hunt go?

Player: "It was a success."

Ah, good. Maybe their fellow beasts will take the hint and stay away.

Still, I'll continue my checks. You can never tell when they'll come back.

Thanks for the help. I can take it from here.