Chief Daughter Missing
Traveller, heir to the village, and gone once again.
Daughter of Chief Tui and Sina, Moana of Motunui, has been reported missing since late February. Chief Tui made the announcement this morning during their monthly conference in the Motunui House. The appearance of a shiny jewel along with Moana’s iconic patterned red sail on one of the islands in the South region just a week ago has been the main discussion, and worry, among the villagers of the mainland.
Queries of her long disappearance arose within the council of the Motunui House in late July, as no news of her whereabouts were shown within the waves, the stars, or the gods. Even the well-known “you’re welcome” demi-god Maui, had lost sight of her presence within the Polynesian Islands, and the entirety of the Pacific Ocean.
The elders of Motunui have been in close inspection of the situation. After examining the edge of the waters, and a closer inspection of the line where the sky meets the sea, they have been able to track the currents of the ocean. Between the months of January and February, the Polynesian islands are prone to more rain, storms, and even cyclones. There are suspicions of which Tamatoa has emerged from the depths of the underworld of the Pacific Ocean, due to the appearance of the jewel along with Moana’s sail fabric. The elders also have an assumption that the gargantuan coconut crab may have taken part on the chief daughter’s disappearance.
Moana, 16, stated back in January that she would be taking a lone voyage in search for another island for the population of Motunui, promising “another land to cultivate and to thrive”. Her determined plan was to set sail on the East coast of the island, and follow the stars to ensure her whereabouts, guidance, and safety. Her estimated time of return was in 2 to 3 months.
Moana is famous, not only being for the daughter of the chief, but for her island’s historical rediscovery on Motunui’s traditional travelling culture.
When Chief Tui was questioned after the conference, he made no comment on the matter.
Her disappearance is still under investigation.
With thanks to Leah Hockley.
