Gwen checked if there were thaids around, and when she saw there weren't, she signaled the group to spread around the massive tree.
Gwen observed the massive trunk. They had to know if this was made by Erik or if it was just some natural tree that the thaids used as a nest or something like that.
In the first case, it would mean they would have already completed the first part of their mission, of course, if Erik was there, and that they could eventually head back if Erik wished so. In the second case, it would mean they were fucked.
"Look for any signs of human activity. Footprints, broken branches, anything that can tell if this tree is safe or not."
Floyd searched the perimeter. Though they kept their distance from the massive tree, many roots sprawled across the ground. If any human had made this place their home, traces of their presence would still be visible.
