Chapter 2 - Red Larch, continues

Alyx and Dazzle each kill a thingy. Clearly these are a threat worthy of the ages.

The last one goes for Balak's vulnerable spots... But only scratches him (miss no damage).

The rest of you are up and can gank the last one, unless he's secretly a boss! We'll find out!

Felicia kills the last Stirge, depriving it of its 2hp.

Epic combat is over.

The cavern appears to be empty, save for discarded bones.

Nothing obvious to the casual observer. Perception or Investigation rolls might improve your search?

Dim lighting is ever the enemy of dwarven eyes. Balak sees plenty of tracks in the crevice, where it looks like a great place to gather water from the dripping and the pools. Beyond that, in the stirge cavern, footprints are less legible, but it looks like there may have been a scuffle. Or dancing (also the enemy of dwarves).

Dazzle examines the area and comes to the conclusion that most people who entered the cave only went as far as the water. A few that went beyond got in a fight and at least one were killed by the stirges... their bones can still be found.

The cave does not appear to have any other edits, hidden or otherwise

So after some time, assured that there would be treasure here, you discover that there is in fact nothing here. Refusing to give up, you keep looking, but again are unsuccessful.

Collectively, you decide that this cave is a common waterhole for locals traveling by, but the stirges nesting made this dangerous. You might feel somewhat consoled that you have ended a threat, but the prospect of additional treasure is a hard one to let go. Perhaps it was here and someone else recovered it first. Or perhaps it was a tall tale.

Still, treasure isn't the reason you came to Dessarin Valley.