Dragon magazine 232

Dragon issue 232 was released in August of 1996. Its theme was all manner of weapons. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms:

A Flurry of Swords

 * By Gregory W. Detwiler. Artwork by James Holloway. pp. 29–32

A number of sword variants for the 2nd edition, drawn from a variety of Earth's cultures.

Weapons
Abbasi &bull; Double swords &bull; Dusack &bull; Epee &bull; Persion falchion &bull; Falx (weapon) &bull; Franc-taupin &bull; Glavelot &bull; Hegyester &bull; Khyber knife &bull; Klewang &bull; Kora &bull; Regimental kukri &bull; Machaira &bull; Manchu broadsword &bull; Mel puttah bemoh &bull; Rapier &bull; Saddle sword &bull; Long seax &bull; Sica &bull; Tachi &bull; Tai chi sword &bull; Talibon &bull; Yataghan

Sorcerous Six-Shooters

 * By Roger E. Moore. Artwork by Mark Nelson. pp. 34–40

Considerations and rules how to introduce mundane and enchanted firearms into different campaign worlds.

The Ecology of the Roper

 * By Johnathan M. Richards. Artwork by Lorelle Ahlstrom. pp. 42–46

A detailed look at the roper, the "Terror in the dark" waiting silently for prey in many a cave.

The Role of Books.

 * By John C. Bunnell. p. 58

Brief preview of Realms of the Underdark, Tangled Webs and Escape from Undermountain.

Wyrms of the North: Balagos, the Flying Flame

 * By Ed Greenwood. Artwork by Storn Cook. pp. 80–87

This article describes Balagos, a very powerful, aggressive, and megalomanic male red dragon.

Magic item
Energy drain chain

Spell
Choking claw

Role-playing Review

 * By Rick Swan. p. 115

Short review on Faiths & Avatars sourcebook.

TSR Previews

 * By Uncredited. p. 116

New products for August and September.


 * Daughter of the Drow novel.
 * Heroes' Lorebook sourcebook.
 * Passage to Dawn novel.
 * The Mage in the Iron Mask novel.
 * Undermountain: Maddgoth's Castle module.