On to the dragon!

SUAG* rested overnight in the goblin temple (former dwarf temple) and on the 6th day of Planting, ventured into the whispering caves. A monstrous spider dropped from the ceiling, but it's bite attack was deflected by Petra's magical shield and the group then killed the spider. They found goblin bones and a pit leading to a tunnel that went to the hobgoblin's chamber.

At the highest point of the sun, SUAG met up with Urrtarr and received her potions of resist energy (acid) to protect against the dragon. Urrtarr also said that she convinced their leader, Darax, to look for their spiritual leader Rutvin, and asked that they not disturb Darax's chambers while he was away. SUAG then proceeded to Darax's chambers, picking a locked chest and taking his treasure of gold and potions.

Armed with acid resistance, SUAG open the door to the dragon's Noak's chambers. Noak breathed acid from the darkness, to no effect. SUAG then entered the black dragon's lair, and saw a tiny 2' tall, 8 pound dragon hovering in the cave. SUAG quickly pummeled Noak with non-lethal damage, capturing the dragon. They gathered thousands of coins from the dragon's hoard and a magical ring and cloak, and told Urrtarr of their victory. They also found a note revealing that Noak had been sent by other dragons and was to lay low until the dragons were ready to destoy the humanoid settlements in the Valley. It was signed with only a red claw. Urrtarr promised to stop the goblin attacks, and asked SUAG to return Darax's treasure; they reluctantly returned the gold. The Scourge of the Howling Horde was at an end!

Red carried a well-tied Noak back to the logging camp, but in short order Noak awakened and used an acid attack to melt away the restraining ropes. SUAG bonked Noak over the head again, and proceeded to try diplomacy followed by non-lethal damage when Noak tried to escape. Finally, Red intimidated Noak into revealing that he was but a 2 year old wyrmling, and his parents had sent him here after they destroyed Andrushel one year ago. He was to take over a goblin tribe and wait for further orders, but got greedy and started building his hoard. Noak again tried to escape, and SUAG killed the dragon.

Returning to Lukrimar Keep, SUAG saw smoke billowing from around the town. Closer inspection revealed about 75 Sumberton soldiers bivouacked outside Lukrimar Keep. The soldiers, led by Captain Morgan, had been recalled from rebuilding Andrushel for "unscheduled training" in Sumberton.

SUAG spent the night in Lukrimar Keep, selling booty and acquiring new items. Noak's ring and cloak were identified as a ring of protection +1 and a cloak of resistance +1. On the 7th Day of Planting, SUAG then headed off to Sumberton, hoping to pass the troops on the road and get to Sumberton before the troops arrive.

*The "Still Unnamed Adventuring Group."