Dragon magazine 266

Dragon issue 266, Shapechangers, was released in December of 1999. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms:

ProFiles: Mary Kirchoff

 * By Steve Kenson. p. 24

Diplomat and visionary, Mary Kirchoff helps steer the Wizards of the Coast book department toward the future.

Feathered Friends and Foes

 * By James Wyatt. p. 34

Give your next hero a pair of wings - and we're not talking celestials!

PC Portraits: Shapechangers

 * By Jim Crabtree. p. 39

Portraits of shapechangers, from werewolves to mimics.

Humanimals

 * By Johnathan M. Richards, illustrated by Eric Peterson. p. 40–48

Descriptions of a dozen hengeyokai.

50 Monster Maximizers

 * By Brian Corvello. p. 50

New facts about the classic monsters you only thought you knew.

The Innkeeper's Secret

 * By Troy Denning. p. 57–65

A story of Tanalasta & Vangerdahast after Cormyr: A Novel.

Arcane Lore: Unleash the Beast Within

 * By Brian P. Hudson, illustrated by Andrew Goldhawk. p. 66–71

New lycanthropic spells.

Bazaar of the Bizarre: Limbo Draughts

 * By Steve Berman, illustrated by John Matson. p. 72–74

Powerful and unpredictable potions.

The Dragon's Bestiary: Giant Lycanthropes

 * By Brian P. Hudson, illustrated by Scott Fisher. p. 76–80

Really big werethings.


 * Shadkyn (giant werebat)
 * Polarwere (giant werebear)
 * Weregiant

Role Models: The Great Outdoors

 * By JD Wiker and Jim Bishop. p. 90

Using miniatures to model outdoor travel.

TSR Previews

 * By Uncredited. p. 108

New products for December, January and February.


 * Beyond the High Road novel.
 * Canticle novel.
 * Secrets of the Magister sourcebook.
 * The Dark Elf Trilogy Gift Set
 * The Icewind Dale Trilogy Collector's Edition novel.