Accidentally Funny
Humor is not that unusual in gaming sessions. When it happens on accident however, it can create long-lasting memories. Once upon a time, I ran a solo adventure for a dwarf named Happy Jack. Happy was a psychic and an inventor of sorts. From the pressurized wooden keg full of alchemist’s fire worn on his back with the spray nozzle and sparker to his own brand of beer, Happy Jack was an innovator. His player always made sure to take good notes of his adventures so he could review what had happened and plan Happy’s next move. For the adventure, I adapted the AD&D 2 nd ed module “Wizard’s Challenge”. I placed my telling of this tale in Eveningstar in northern Cormyr. The village, a favorite retreat of King Azoun’s was ruled over by Tessaril Winter. She was known for mentoring mages of all talents and was a magnet for hopeful apprentices. Several years prior to Happy Jack’s adventures in the village, mysterious circumstances caused...