Goblins and Trees

I'm happy that we didn't slaughter all the goblins in the camp - even though I do find them annoying... they have a purpose in this world. Hopefully now there will be less ruckus around my old home and in Phandalin. I wonder if the town feels any different now that Ruxathud is gone. We're still missing the town's 'black stones' and citizens but, I feel we're a step in the right direction to healing the town.
I wonder how Elderheart will react to our decisions. I hope, for the goblin's sake, that the goblins have mustered some sense and have stopped causing havoc in the forest!
I'm deeply concerned about the findings in that cave we were in... possible Illithid?? What are we getting ourselves into... Maybe someone in the town knows more about Duergar and Illithid history. Where did Gwen Oarsong go?