Dragon magazine 252

Dragon issue 252, Hauntings, was released in October of 1998. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms:

The Dragon's Bestiary: Formidable Visitants

 * By Michael D. Winkle, illustrated by Mark Nelson. p. 64–69

Four creatures adapted from the works of M.R. James.

Wyrms of the North: Palarandusk

 * By Ed Greenwood, illustrated by Storn Cook. p. 70–74

This article describes the ancient gold dragon Palarandusk, who protected a gnome village.

Bazaar of the Bizarre: Jack-o-lanterns

 * By Brian P. Hudson, illustrated by Jim Crabtree. p. 76–79

Magical gourds.

Arcane Lore: Tomes of Forbidden Lore

 * By Matthew Martin, illustrated by L.A. Williams. p. 82–89

Filled with dark knowledge and forbidden magics, spellbooks found in the Demiplane of Dread are best left alone.

The Ecology of the Ghoul

 * By Wolfgang Baur, illustrated by Brad McDevitt. p. 90-94

All about the curious Ghouls of the Underdark.

ProFiles: R.A. Salvatore

 * By Allen Varney. p. 120

R.A. Salvatore tells us the true origin of Drizzt Do'Urden and discusses his new fantasy world of Corona.