The Lazy RPG Podcast - D&D and RPG News and GM Prep from Sly Flourish Death of a Morza — Dragon Empire Prep Session 78
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Aug 28, 2026 A prep session dives into a campaign turning point after a major death and broken pact. The host breaks down a brutal boss fight, terrain hazards, and a summoned CR20 threat. They plan aftermath challenges: fleeing a chaotic city, palace forces, and escape routes. Notes explore a rift to the Greater Hell of Tyver Sarok and setup beats for the surviving characters.
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Badge Bluff Led Characters Into The Dragon's Lair
- Players tried bluffing guards with Lashmarak's badge and walked straight into her throne room after bowing and handing it over.
- The priests recognized the stolen badge and immediately brought the PCs to Lashmarak, revealing that the bluff was a catastrophic misstep.
Design Boss Terrain To Shape The Fight
- Use terrain and distance to make boss fights interesting and dangerous.
- Make the boss a few moves away, add hazardous zones (lava, poison fog) and vertical options so players must plan movement and positioning.
Midfight God Slayer Turned The Tide
- Midfight Lashmarak summoned a CR20 God Slayer to counter other Morza and to target the party, massively escalating the encounter.
- The party suddenly faced a CR26 combined threat: a dragon, God Slayer, multiple CR8 spell-scale vassals, and Lashmarak's magic.
