Dragon magazine 298

Dragon issue 298, Dark Elves, was released in August of 2002. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms:

Previews

 * By Uncredited. p. 16


 * City of the Spider Queen module.
 * Hand of Fire novel.

Flesh for Lolth - The Secret Life of Dark Elves

 * By Robin D. Laws, Illustrated by Marc Sasso. p. 24–32

An article on the life of the Drow and living in the Underdark.

The Dragon's Bestiary: The Punishments of Lolth

 * By Eric Cagle, Illustrated by Anthony Waters. p. 34–41

When drow are punished, they are sometimes turned into a drider.

Crusades of the Ashen Compact vs. Drow

 * By Jim Bishop. p. 52

Information about a secret cabal of subterranean races that recruit surface dwellers to fight the drow. Includes several new Prestige Classes, spells, and feats.

Shades of Death

 * By Wade Nudson. p. 62

Necromancer class combinations. Includes several new Feats.

Preparing to Improvise

 * By Johnn Four. p. 94

Tips for GMs on how to improvise when running the game.