The Dink Network

I realize that you have to speak to the tree on the one tree island, and that the castles will only be opened if your honor stat is low. I'm just curious, how low does it have to be? They keep telling me that the master is out hunting. I think I've looked everywhere, and I can't find him...

Do I have to find him or will he "get back" when my honor is low enough?

I'm only asking this question because I like to be thorough, and I'd like to see all the things a game (or dmod in this case) has to offer...