Dragon magazine 39

Dragon issue 39 was released in July of 1980. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms:

Women Want Equality ...and why not?

 * By Kim Mohan and Jean Wells. p. 16

The role of women in gaming, both as players and characters.

Leomund's Tiny Hut: Starting from scratch

 * By Lenard Lakofka. p. 20

How to start a campaign in Advanced Dungeons & Dragons.

Bows: Of staves and strings and other things

 * By Bill Fawcett. p. 26

A discussion of the many types of bows, crossbows and composite bows.

What Are the Odds?

 * By William Keely. p. 39

The probabilities for each number occurring when randomly rolling 3d6 for characteristics.

Bazaar of the Bizarre: Greenstone Amulet

 * By Ed Greenwood. p. 41–42

A highly prized magic item that provides mental protection.

Bazaar of the Bizarre: Laerl's Storm Armor

 * By Ed Greenwood. p. 42

A magical armor that provides protection from heat, cold, and electricity.

Bazaar of the Bizarre: Mists of Rapture

 * By Ed Greenwood. p. 42

A magical gas that causes its victims to writhe in pleasure.