Finn and Alistair, two meticulous apprentices at the Candlemakers’ Spire, notice a significant drop in the tapers' ambient heat and a reduction in the Spire's operational hum, suggesting resonance drain. Alistair relies on intuition and historical lore, while Finn relies on digital readings, leading to initial conflict. They discover Grotto Seal stones hidden in packing moss near the Spire's base. By applying the stones buffered by Tannery Linen to the Spire's anchor points, they successfully stabilize the local heat, restoring the tower's warmth and sound baseline. This success uncovers a warm parchment tied with crimson thread containing the cryptic message Check the Anchor. This message directly links the Spire stabilization to the town's acoustic heart, the Carillon of Wishes, and suggests a deeper issue at the main structural anchor, prompting Finn and Alistair to head toward the Municipal Maintenance Tunnels and the Old Boiler Room to investigate further.
