After selling the contraband on the ship, the party then relates their findings to the town council. The minister who hears this grows concerned at the notion that there may be a lizardman settlement this close to Saltmarsh, and to make matters worse, they appear to be preparing for war. The party assures the minister that they will be back in one month, after they have completed their training, to help in whatever way they can.
After the party spent virtually all of their liquid assets on training, they were fairly hard up for cash, but they are promised a reward of 6000 gp if they can find out what the lizardmen intend on doing. The party agrees to do this and sails to the area where the Dunwater river leads into the Azure Sea. Nearing the delta of the river, they notice a clear footpath that appears to lead to caves in a large mound or dune to the southeast.
The party started by exploring a large mouthed cave on the west side of the mound. The cave was very muddy, members of the party sinking up to their knees or even upper thighs. Three large lizards started to approach them, and a battle ensued for several minutes before the lizards were dispatched.
Etna stubbed her foot on something that was buried deep within the mud, and pulling it out they discovered it to be a chest. The chest contained gold, several rubies, 3 magic stones, thought to be Ioun stones, and a magic helm with "Styx" written on the back of the helm near the neck.
They also discovered a sword buried in the mud, which gave Sarlac an electric shock when he touched it. Tristan, however, was able to grasp it with no difficulty, after which Tristan appeared to be talking to himself.
They deduced that the sword was talking telepathically to Tristan, who held out his Broadsword, stating he could no longer use it. Tallus gave up his magic long sword to Sarlac, and took the broadsword to use.
3 lizard men showed up and gestured to the party that they were to stand down and go with them. The party agreed and was taken to see their leader.
Their leader, who could speak common, was not terribly impressed with the fact that humans were invading their newfound lair, mentioning that they had only recently been forced to relocate already, being forced out by Sahuagin. An elderly lizardman came into the room and said some words to the leader, who then turned to the party and said "It seems my minister here believes that you may be of some use to us. I, on the other hand, am not so optimistic on the matter. If you can take care of a large crocodile to the southwest of our lair that has been attacking our troops, I would be quite willing heed my ministers council on this matter and consider an alliance in reclaiming our old home and destroying the Sahuagin menace in this region. Our kind's ability to control even a beast as large as this crocodile does not seem to be having any effect, and has cost us 7 patrols already. I am not willing to lose any more of my men. If you can take care of this threat, we will send some of our band to accompany you back to your homeland to form an official alliance." The party agreed to these terms and set out to take care of the crocodile.
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