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Shopping Cliffhanger – Dragon Empire Prep Session 17

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Mar 21, 2025
Join Mike as he dives into the thrilling preparations for his Dragon Empire campaign. The plot thickens with a daring hijack of a dragon-linked smuggling operation, complete with magical portals and rival allies. Discover unique treasures and character lore that add depth to the game. Exciting locations like the 'Forgotten Shrine of Nackrash' and abandoned sewers are revealed as potential adventure spots. Mike shares insights on crafting balanced narratives and keeping players engaged, while offering strategic game-master tips.
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ANECDOTE

Hijacked Caravan

  • The characters hijacked a smuggling caravan run by one of the tyrannical dragons.
  • They tapped into the caravan's flow of goods to disrupt the Dragon Empire's illicit activities.
ADVICE

Treasure Table Tip

  • Use Tales of the Valiant's individual treasure tables, which are excellent.
  • Avoid the treasure bundle system, as it's cumbersome for distributing rewards during gameplay.
ANECDOTE

Blue Barbers' Wares

  • Mike uses a custom treasure generator to pick magic items for the Blue Barbers to sell.
  • He includes items like Gloves of Missile Snaring and a Mechanist's Universal Tool +1.
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