Dragon magazine 233

Dragon issue 233, Courts & Royalty, was released in September of 1996. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms:

Going to Court

 * By Larry Granato. Artwork by Lubov. pp. 8-13, 38

How a ruler's court can be a place for a multitude of adventuring opportunities.

Nonweapon proficiencies
Bureaucracy &bull; Law &bull; Oratory

On Wings of Eagles

 * By James Estes. Artwork by Tom Baxa. pp. 14-22

A description of the avariel, the winged elves, their life, society, abilities and Myrravin, their aerie-city.

Avariel weapons
Wing sword &bull; Eagle-claw &bull; Nets

Avariel proficiencies
Glassworking &bull; Ground combat &bull; Swoop &bull; Wing buffet &bull; Grab-and-drop

Avariel kits
Courier &bull; Skywarden &bull; Talon

Wyrms of the North: Claugiyliamatar

 * By Ed Greenwood. Artwork by Storn Cook. pp. 32-37

This article describes the venerable female green dragon Claugiyliamatar, also known as Old Gnawbone, who likes to devour adventurers and is interested in the politics of Waterdeep, which she observes through her crystal balls.

Spells
Talons &bull; Vaeladaunce

Campaign Classics: Scions of the Desert

 * By Jim Parks. Artwork by William O'Connor. pp. 40-47

A variant for the Al-Qadim setting, where players can take the role of rulers in Zakhara with the help of the Birthright system.

Bazaar of the Bizarre: Magical Armor

 * By Robert S. Mullin, illustrated by R.K. Post. pp. 82–88

Armor, helms, and shields fit for a king. A variety of new magic items for AD&D.

Game Wizards: The Rod of Seven Parts, world by world

 * By Skip Williams. pp. 92-94

How The Rod of Seven Parts boxed adventure fits into the Greyhawk, Birthright, Forgotten Realms and Planescape settings.

TSR Previews

 * By Uncredited. p. 116

New products for September and October.


 * Daughter of the Drow novel.
 * Murder in Halruaa novel.
 * Undermountain: Maddgoth's Castle module.
 * Volo's Guide to All Things Magical sourcebook.