The world’s least promising knight gets his first taste of high-stakes adventure in this rollicking epic fantasy from the beloved Dragonlance book series!

Weasel’s luck was not always good . . . Galen Pathwarden, known as “the Weasel”, would give anything to stay clear of adventure, danger, or heroism. Cowardly, deceitful, and hardly noble—and mired in a backwater castle far from any action—he bickers with his siblings and schemes against his elders. But one fateful night, Galen’s dreary life is turned upside down when a sinister visitor arrives bearing gold, unspeakable magic, and a centuries-old curse.

The encounter launches Galen on a bizarre quest into swamp and forest, headed toward a mythical fortress. With the great Solamnic Knight, Sir Bayard Brightblade—and a none-too-bright centaur named Agion—at his side Galen must overcome the schemes and traps of a sinister illusionist known only as the Scorpion.

Weasel's Luck, the third volume in the Dragonlance: Heroes series by Michael Williams, offers a witty and unconventional tale set nearly a century before the events of the Dragonlance Chronicles. Rather than focusing on a traditional knight or warrior, the story follows Galen "Weasel" Pathwarden—a cowardly, self-serving, and reluctant squire—who unexpectedly finds himself swept into a grand adventure involving prophecy, danger, and reluctant heroism.

Galen is the youngest son of the noble Pathwarden family, but he has no interest in honor or knighthood. His days are spent avoiding responsibility and scheming his way out of anything that requires bravery. His comfortable life is disrupted when Sir Bayard Brightblade, a noble and idealistic Knight of Solamnia (and ancestor to Sturm Brightblade), arrives in search of a squire. Through a comical chain of accidents and misunderstandings, Galen is selected to accompany Bayard on a quest to fulfill a prophecy and lift a long-standing curse on the noble Di Caela family by winning the hand of Lady Enid Di Caela.

Their journey is anything but simple. Behind the scenes, a sinister black-robed mage known only as the Scorpion works to undermine them at every turn. Using illusions, manipulation, and magical interference, the Scorpion sows chaos along their path. At one point, he even tricks Galen into betraying Bayard by stealing the knight’s armor, further deepening Galen’s feelings of inadequacy and fear.

When they arrive at Castle di Caela, they discover that Lady Enid’s hand will be won through a tournament. A mysterious and formidable knight named Sir Gabriel Androctus wins the contest—but he is soon revealed to be the Scorpion in disguise. The villain abducts Lady Enid and vanishes, leaving Bayard, Galen, and a ragtag group—including Galen’s older brothers and a noble centaur named Agion—to mount a desperate rescue mission across the lands of Solamnia and into the dangerous region of Estwilde.

The final confrontation takes place in the Scorpion’s fortress, where Bayard and his companions engage in a fierce battle to defeat the dark mage and free Lady Enid. Against all odds, Galen proves himself in this final stand, stepping beyond his fears and contributing meaningfully to the group's success. Lady Enid is rescued, the curse is broken, and Galen returns a changed man—not fearless, but far more courageous and self-aware than the boy who first ran from shadows.

Weasel's Luck is unique among Dragonlance novels for its lighthearted tone and focus on an anti-hero. It is a tale about unlikely valor, the long road to maturity, and the idea that greatness can sometimes grow from even the most reluctant hearts. Galen’s transformation, paired with the noble heroism of Sir Bayard, makes for an engaging and surprisingly poignant adventure that balances humor, action, and heart.