Perhaps the greatest medieval tale of all time is the legend of King Arthur. In 1975, legendary comedy group Monty Python parodied that tale in their film Holy Grail. If you're like me, this film is a part of your world, a movie that looms larger than life. I've developed this film into a one-shot, allowing you and your players to experience this movie and all its absurdist energy. Read on for the full one-shot.
I want to acknowledge something about the writing process for this one-shot. Much of the legacy of this film is in the exact execution of each joke, and I considered writing the one-shot such that each famous joke got its moment in the game. But Holy Grail is not an easily adaptable title. Not only do these jokes not carry over via repetition in the game, but the plot of the film is all over the place. As a result, creating a coherent one-shot meant keeping the content but not the order or style of the film. I am aiming for a one-shot that preserves the spirit of the movie rather than its exact expression. I hope that the result is enjoyable for you and your players.