Dragon magazine 200

Dragon issue 200, Special Collectors Issue, was released in December of 1993. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms:

Magic from the Gods

 * By Michael John Wybo II. Artwork by Mark Nelson. pp. 14-18

Wizard kits for an African campaign, who use magic given by the gods. The baule diviner can also appear in the Al-Qadim campaign setting.

The Wizards Three: Once more the three

 * By Ed Greenwood. Artwork by Dan Burr. pp. 20-25

The archmages Elminster, Mordenkainen of Oerth and Dalamar of Krynn meet once more in Ed Greenwood's house to exchange spells, this time surprised by an appearance of the Simbul.

Spells
Shadow bolt &bull; Slowspell &bull; Acid bolts &bull; Mordenkainen's involuntary wizardry &bull; Bonebind &bull; Bloodstars &bull; Lightning storm &bull; Alamanther's return &bull; Tempestcone

Familiar Faces

 * By David Howery. Artwork by Mark Nelson. pp. 30-33

This article expands upon the find familiar spell for the 2nd edition by providing new ideas for familiars for different kinds of wizards.

Bazaar of the Bizarre: Fourteen Keys to Adventure

 * By Johnathan M. Richards. pp. 34–36

Fourteen magical devices to unlock a campaign's mysteries.
 * Key of inquiry
 * Map key
 * Courier keys
 * Keys of reunion
 * Saddle key
 * Shapeshifter key
 * Grave key
 * Key of silence
 * Spider key
 * Key of storage
 * Rogue’s key
 * Key of translation
 * Dowsing key
 * Wizard’s key

The Whistling Skeleton

 * By Ed Greenwood. Artwork by P. L. Wolf. pp. 43-46

A short adventure scenario in the northern Heartlands.

Characters
Aldegund &bull; Ratharr &bull; Belaerzyn &bull; Yathruin &bull; Rilithinn &bull; Amaristee Mentioned only: Sumbral the Mystical

Spell
Spelltouch

The Even More Complete Psionicist

 * By Jon Winter. Artwork by Karen L. Wann. pp. 97-101

Seven psionicist kits for 2nd edition.

Kits
Mountebank &bull; Crystallite &bull; Dowser &bull; Empath &bull; Manipulator &bull; Psychic surgeon &bull; Spiritualist

Non-weapon proficiencies
Body language &bull; Camouflage &bull; Pharmacy &bull; Seance &bull; Sleight of hand &bull; Water divining

Novel Ideas: A Brief History of the TSR Book Department

 * By Eric Severson and Will Larson. p. 11

Elminster's Notebook #1: Lord Kuldak Maurancz

 * By Ed Greenwood. Artwork by Gary M. Williams. pp. 144-145, 166

Elminster's recounts his visit of Kuldak Maurancz, Lord of Cragmyr near Beregost in his - according to rumor haunted - keep.

TSR Previews

 * By Uncredited. p. 168

New products for December.


 * Player's Guide to the Forgotten Realms Campaign sourcebook.
 * Volo's Guide to the North sourcebook.