Having received information on the whereabouts and dealing of the evil Wizard Laskemire, the party quickly proceeds to the coast of Onnwal near his island base. West does aerial reconnaissance, followed by a closer look by Tyrion. It's found that there is a small hut with a sleeping human, and tracks leading to a cave with a four pillars in front, each having a human skull atop it. Inside the cave, a large stone plug is to be found, blocking the way down. The party prepares to storm the base the following night. Through a combination of magical means, the party gets to the island and makes their way up to the cave. West changes the shape of the stone to allow entrance and Tyrion creeps down. The room below is trapped by tapestries that cause insanity. Luckily, only West's animal companion Tiger is affected by the trap. Moving cautiously, the party searches the room, and eventually decides to burn the magic tapestries and cut their way through one of the strange fleshy membranes covering the four passages leading out of the room.
Beyond the door to be found to the East is what appears to be the Wizard's bedchamber. Hidden in a chest are found writings describing some of his activities and explaining some of the magics in that underground lair. In particular, they describe how the wizard is using Geas and Charm spells to control the sea creatures, directing them to attack ships (though the method of prevent the brotherhood's ships from being attacked remains a mystery). Also, it's learned that magic means of transport are nullified within the lair, except for within a prescribed circle in one of the rooms. Finally, it's learned that by burning some of the special incense in the pillars in front of the cave, the traps in the entry room can be disabled for thirty minutes. These, along with 500 platinum pieces are collected and the party returns to the entry room. It is then that the wizard enters from the, as of yet unexplored, Western door.