The Pit

"That is one of the mysteries of the universe."  he says.  "But for all intents and purposes, yes.  Check it out, dude!"

You head up the path to the pit, but before you get there, you see four tiny men in pointed hats hurrying across the path in front of you.  Gnomes!  Scurrying about out here!

What do you do?

Chase the gnomes into the forest.

Run back and tell the others.