Dehydrated Tree Branches

This could just be an issue with the weather...but I have a hunch it is something far more evil. Could you check on something for me?

Smashing! You're just who we need on this case. Dry Tree Branches can be found on all Stumps. I need 20 Dry Tree Branches to confirm my suspicions. The Dark Axe Stumps tend to have the most of them.

What's gotten into you, sport? It wasn't so long ago that you were always eager to help. Now look at you. Shameful!

I say, do you have those 20 Dry Tree Branches I asked for?

Excellent! Give me a few moments to examine these, and I should have some answers.

How goes the collecting? Close to 20 Dry Tree Branches, I assume? Chin up, friend. You'll get there.