Dragon magazine 56

Dragon issue 56 was released in December of 1981. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms:

Songs Instead of Spells

 * By Bill Howell. p. 12

A list of Songs of Power to replace spells for Bardic magic.

Map Hazard, Not Haphazard

 * By William Hamblin. p. 14

Using real topographic maps to enhance game play.