The dragon in the cave

The group rests and attempts to interrogate the orc they capturered again. The unconscious/ drunk orc they found snoozing underneath the cot finally wakes up. The one they captured chokes out the other orc for sleeping on the job. The group finds out that there is a Lieutenant amongst the remaining orcs that has a magical rod. They eventually let the orc (Edgar) go and tell them that they will meet again someday if he ever makes it out of the mountains and heads to Hilltown. The group heads into the next chamber and attacks the remaining orcs and goblins.

They defeat the orcs and goblins and find a whole bunch of random items. Most of it is too bulky to carry with them so they are forced to leave it. Fyorn gets a hold of the magical Rod of Valamaxian. This Rod grants him the ability to memorize one additional spell per level per day.
Gary finds a secret passage which leads to a viewing balcony high above the floor of a rather large chamber. It is there they see their dragon friend Drake chained and bleeding with Ice orcs torturing him. It is way too high for them to climb down. They check out the other path and Gary sets off several traps attempting to disarm them. "It's all clear" is said many times.....
They find another path that leads down to the cavern floor. The group decides to split up so they can flank the ice orcs. Those with spells or abilities to fly/spider climb will head down from the balcony and the others will head down the longer path. They rest and regain their strength and prepare to fight the orcs and free their friend Drake.