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

This article highlights magical swords primarily for paladins and blackguards.

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

 * By Ed Greenwood. p. 57

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

Bazaar of the Bizarre: Heroes' Armor

 * By Brian Dunnell. p. 70

A knight needs the finest in helms and armor.

The Dragon's Bestiary: Magical Crossbreeds

 * By Johnathan M. Richards. p. 75

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