Dragon magazine 260

Dragon magazine 260, Dragons & Dragonslayers, was released in June 1999. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms:

Greater Drakes

 * By Johnathan M. Richards, illustrated by Eric Peterson. p. 29–39

Draconic mounts for characters.


 * Creatures:
 * Arsalon
 * Fumarandi
 * Kavainus
 * Retchenbeast
 * Silislithis
 * Vandalraug


 * Kits:
 * Air Knight (Warrior)
 * Sky Wizard (Wizard)
 * Storm Priest (Priest)
 * Wind Scout (Rogue)

Draconic Design

 * By Gregory W. Detwiler, illustrated by Mark Zug. p. 43–47

An article aiming to create variety in dragon design.


 * Dragon templates:
 * Avian dragon
 * Behemoth (dragon)
 * Hunting beast
 * Lindwyrm
 * Mammut
 * Oriental dragon
 * Sea serpent
 * Wyrm

Spawn of Tiamat, Children of Bahamut

 * By Keith Francis Strohm, illustrated by Andrew Goldhawk. p. 48–54

Creatures that are the children of Tiamat and Bahamut.


 * An-Ur
 * Dhrakoth
 * Medrinia
 * Mordukhavar
 * Vanathor
 * Xathanon

By Any Other Name: Dragon Names

 * By Owen K.C. Stephens. p. 56

A dragon name generator.

The Herbalist's Shop

 * By Cindi Rice & Steve Miller. p. 60-64

Even after his disappearance, the good Doctor's work goes on.

The Honor of Two Swords

 * By Kate Novak. p. 66-75

West meets East when Priam Agrivar follows Ishi Barasume to the secrets of her past.

The Ecology of the Aspis

 * By Johnathan M. Richards, illustrated by Brad McDevitt. p. 76-85

A detailed look at the Aspis.

Arcane Lore: Dragondoom

 * By Johnathan M. Richards, illustrated by Bob Klasnich. p. 88–92

A compilation of spells useful in hunting and slaying dragons.


 * Body reunion
 * Chain invisibility
 * Dust shield
 * Earth magnet
 * Fizzlebreath
 * Lockjaw
 * Soften scales
 * Temporary youth

TSR Previews

 * By Uncredited. p. 108

New products for June, July and August.


 * Baldur's Gate novel.
 * Forgotten Realms Interactive Atlas software.
 * Sea of Fallen Stars sourcebook.
 * Silverfall: Stories of the Seven Sisters novel.
 * Skullport sourcebook.
 * The Silent Blade novel.

ProFiles: Richard Baker

 * By Steve Kenson. p. 112

Fun is the name of the game for author and Creative Director Richard Baker.