Dragon magazine 121

Dragon issue 121 was released in May of 1987. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms. This issue featured the realms of Kara-Tur and Oriental Adventures:

Whaddya Mean, Jack the Samurai?

 * By Barbara Curtis. p. 16

A roster of Japanese names for Oriental Adventures characters.

The Deadliest Perfume

 * By John P. Brown. p. 26

The properties of lotus blossoms and dust in Oriental Adventures.

The Life and Death of a Castle

 * By David "Zeb" Cook. p. 32

A Japanese castle's story, based on real world history.

The Geisya

 * By Gregg Sharp. p. 38–41

Performer, poet, musician, magician--a special NPC class.


 * Spells:
 * Candletrick
 * Cantrip (spell)
 * Flashpuff
 * Great thump
 * Iron kimono
 * Jest
 * Juggle
 * Scarf
 * Thump

The Genin

 * By David Howery. p. 42–43

A single-class ninja for Oriental Adventures.

TSR Profiles: Mike Breault

 * By Uncredited. p. 81

Profile of game designer and editor Mike Breault.

TSR Profiles: Barbara G. Young

 * By Uncredited. p. 83

Profile of editor Barbara G. Young.