start with a clean sheet, envision the ancient caves as nature's grand auditoriums where echoes paint the air. earlier methods to explore these underground cathedrals often decry the use of modern technology, preferring whispers and torchlight to unveil their secrets. yet, if one were to whisper into the void, asking for tales kept offstage, what hidden narratives might the shadows be compelled to recount, ones that could mislead the unwary into the darker recesses far beyond the reach of the guiding light?