The Lazy RPG Podcast - D&D and RPG News and GM Prep from Sly Flourish Journey to Winter's Love – Dragon Empire Prep Session 50
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Jan 2, 2026 Mike dives into his Dragon Empire campaign, detailing a gripping recap of smuggling a half-dragon via the dangerous Shadow Roads. Tensions rise with character deaths and a hostile spymaster. The looming quest to the Queen of Winter's Love promises resurrection and dark factions vying for power. Mike maps out journey routes filled with potential encounters, including treacherous void threats and elusive treasures. Secrets and character knowledge heighten the stakes as the party prepares for a thrilling next session.
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Smuggling A Morza's Son Goes Wrong
- Mike Shea recounts the party accepting a morza's request to smuggle his half-dragon son out of the Dragon Empire.
- They chose shadow roads to avoid eyes and ran into the Twilight Imperium instead, complicating the mission.
Tower Fight Kills A Player
- Mike describes the fight in the Tower of Horn against Keratin Blackwing and Baranth Starsong's involvement.
- The party killed Keratin, Baranth escaped, and one PC fell and later died from the encounter.
Refusing Ghoul Resurrection
- The party retrieved the dead PC and debated resurrection options with the Ghoul Imperium.
- They refused ghoul resurrection and decided to seek the Queen of Winter's Love instead.
