Dragon magazine 286

Dragon issue 286, Shannara, was released in August of 2001. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms:

Previews

 * By Uncredited. p. 22


 * Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal
 * Elminster in Hell
 * Magic of Faerûn sourcebook.
 * Sea of Swords
 * Temple Hill

Up on a Soapbox: The Final What the Heck is a Roleplaying Game?

 * By Gary Gygax. p. 26

Surveying the results about what makes up an RPG.

Elminster's Guide to the Realms: Shattershree's Rest

 * By Ed Greenwood. p. 72–75

Shattershree's Rest, aka the Old Tomb, due west of Serpentsbridge.

Faiths of Faerûn: Nightcloak

 * By Eric Haddock and Julia Martin. p. 82–83

Introducing the favored priests of Shar (a prestige class).

vs. Vampires

 * By Bruce R. Cordell. p. 84

Fighting vampires.