Dragon magazine 40

Dragon issue 40 was released in August of 1980. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms:

Believe it or not, Fantasy has reality

 * By Douglas Bachmann. p. 10

A philosophical work on the nature and importance of fantasy.

The Other Were? Right here!

 * By Roger E. Moore. Artwork by Gail Gierahn. p. 32-33

Some lore about some rare and unusual lycanthropes.

Werelion &bull; Wereleopard &bull; Werejaguar &bull; Weresabre &bull; Weredire &bull; Wereram &bull; Wereweasel &bull; Weresloth &bull; Werebadger &bull; Werebison

Giving the Undead an Even Break

 * By Steve Melancon. p. 38

An expanded Cleric vs. Undead table based on the Hit Dice of the undead being affected.

Bazaar of the Bizarre: Oriental Magic Items

 * By David Sweet. p. 44

A dozen magic items for Eastern settings.

Bazaar of the Bizarre: Nidus' Wand of Endless Repetition

 * By Ed Greenwood. p. 45

A wand that forces a target to repeat his actions.

Bazaar of the Bizarre: Wand of Ochalor's Eye

 * By Ed Greenwood. p. 45

A wand that induces a very powerful Fear.

The Dragon's Bestiary: Wingless Wonder

 * By Ed Greenwood. p. 64–65

The Wingless wonder, a comical beast that resembles a walking egg.