[X] Option 1: Lead an exploration party. Both Maldor and yourself possessed a stone of power and therefore were able to sense them. The more of you out in the jungle with a stone increased the chances of you locating one quicker, plus it would set a good example to the humans that you were a frontline leader.
[X] Option 2: Stay in camp. Your strengths were better used for managing and coordinating the resources and managing the camp. Leave the adventuring to the soldiers and the mercenaries. When they locate something you need to see, they will know where to find you.