Dragon magazine 243

Dragon issue 242, Knights & Paladins, was released in January of 1998. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms:

Holy Swords of the Realms

 * By Lloyd Brown. p. 35–39

This article highlights magical swords primarily for paladins and blackguards.

Wyrms of the North: Jalanvaloss, the Wyrm of Many Spells

 * By Ed Greenwood, Illustrated by Storn Cook. p. 56–60

This article describes the female steel dragon Jalanvaloss, who resided in Waterdeep.

Bazaar of the Bizarre: Heroes' Armor

 * By Brian Dunnell, Illustrated by Todd Lockwood. p. 70–74

A knight needs the finest in helms and armor.

The Dragon's Bestiary: Magical Crossbreeds

 * By Johnathan M. Richards, Illustrated by George Vrbanic. p. 75–81

Armadillephant, dragonfly turtle, duckbunny, moat cat, spider-horse, and venom dog. Seriously.

Arcane Lore: Traveling Spellbooks

 * By David Head and Anthony Nixon. p. 89–93

For those who would seek these magical tomes of the Greyhawk campaign. Naturally, these spellbooks are just as appropriate for the Forgotten Realms game setting.