7th of Tarsakh (cont.)
We still are in the Roadhouse. The group had a looong discussion of possible plans. Kaiya went out to observe the vicinity, making sure no one escapes the building. She found a shrub to hide behind, stayed there and froze. Fynn and Thoredim meanwhile stood guard while Posmet investigated the strongroom. He found a box that, when opened, turned out to be a secret entrance.
Behind it, Posmet discovered a familiar faces: Six Lizardfolk that he met years ago. They stated they were here to “pick up the shipments”, a task which Posmet eagerly offered to help to. For good measure, he hummed the “I like dragons” tune which the Lizardfolk immediately recognized. They then told him that the tunnel leads to a castle some distance away. The F* Five assembled, grabbed some boxes and headed straight into the tunnel, mostly wondering who this guy is that Posmet has met?
The group emerged in the middle of a swamp, surrounded by seven lizard people, one of which is Posmet’s old friend, Snapjaw. Introductions ensued, during which we learned how Posmet and Snapjaw know each other: At some point the Lizardfolks’ swamp has dried out, suddenly a friendly Hobgoblin showed up, wanting to learn more. He studied Draconic and at some point moved on. The Lizardfolk moved to this swamp, met a black Dragonborn lady, who is looking for a black dragon living in a cave at the edge of the mere. The Dragonlady hired them first, but then switched to the Bullywags (Frog People). Their (Frogpeople) leader is: Pharblex Spattergoo. Not all lizard people work for the cultists. Those who do, got worthless pendants as payment from the dragon lady, which they seem to like a great deal.
Posmet suggested them to leave the swamp to avoid getting in the line of fire when we are hunting dragons, but they were not convinced. First we went on our way to go with them to the castle. The oxen and the cart stayed at the Roadhouse, I wonder if we’ll forget about it? Fynn tried to convince Thoredim that the swamp tastes like ale.
Suddenly, three Lizardfolk got stuck in quicksand. Shan pulled them out, but the group lost two crates. After a surprisingly uneventful night, the group arrives at a shore with five canoes, trying to decide how to split up the group into those boats…