Dragon magazine 285

Dragon issue 285, Halflings, was released in July of 2001. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms:

Previews

 * By Uncredited. p. 20


 * Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal
 * Elminster in Hell
 * Magic of Faerûn sourcebook.
 * Temple Hill

Profiles: David Noonan

 * By Michael G. Ryan. p. 22

About designer David Noonan.

Walk & Riddle: The Secret Life of Halflings

 * By James Jacobs. p. 30

All about halflings.

Little Wizards

 * By Jesse Decker. p. 42

Playing little folks as mages.

Faiths of Faerûn: Silverstar

 * By Eric Haddock and Julia Martin. p. 84–85

Silverstar: a prestige class for the Realms.

Elminster's Guide to the Realms: The Shrine of Swords

 * By Ed Greenwood. pp. 86–88

The Shrine of Swords. A wayside shrine to Tempus, on the eastern side of the High Road, south of Neverwinter.

Vs. Pixies

 * By Andy Collins. p. 89

How to fight pixies. Seriously.

DM's Toolbox: The Encounter Checklist

 * By Johnn Four. p. 114

Tips for running a great encounter.