Stay in Nightstone. Secure the area, search the bodies, and investigate what's really going on here.
Tactics
- Secure the perimeter
- Theren scouts for any remaining threats
- We're alone now - no guards to post, just us
- Search the battlefield
- Loot the bodies systematically
- Look for any documents, maps, or orders on the bandits/orcs
- Check for a whistle or horn to recall the horses
- Search the bodies
- No survivors to interrogate - everyone's dead
- Look for letters, orders, or anything that explains what's going on
- Explore Nightstone further
- What else is in this town?
- Any buildings we haven't checked?
- Where did the original inhabitants go?
Pros
- Maximizes intel gathering
- Ensures no threats remain
- Might find more loot or clues
- Gives time to rest and heal
Cons
- The snake got away - someone knows the bandits failed. Clock is ticking.
- Takes time - if reinforcements are coming, we're sitting ducks
- Nightstone may not have what we need
- The horses are still out there
Best If
You want answers about what's happening here before moving on.