Steve tried to make sense of the strange occurrences, but the forest seemed to be hiding its secrets. He decided to seek out the wisdom of a friendly farmer who lived on the edge of the forest. The farmer, with his weathered face and hearty laugh, listened intently as Steve described the enchanted acorn and the changing forest. 'Ah, I see,' said the farmer, 'the forest is under a magical spell, and the acorn is the key to breaking it.'