"I think it would be a good idea to prepare well for what you know is ahead and what you weren't able to make any headway on previously before heading back out." Krusk says. "You mentioned that there was another group that had explored at least part of the caverns earlier but you didn't find what they were doing there, other than that they helped one one side of locals take out another group. Have you found any more information on her and her group yet? This being the closest major town maybe they came through here after leaving Lady's Light, maybe someone here has some information on what she found. There is also the hydra that was mentioned, I think making some preparations for a potential encounter with that would be wise, and maybe see if a local apothecary would pay well for any parts from it."