Dragon magazine 156

Dragon issue 156, Beauty is in the eye of–oh, skip it, was released in April of 1990. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms:

Yet Even More [Gods Forbid] Outrages From the Mages

 * By John M. Maxstadt. p. 27–28

A parody of the "Pages from the Mages" column and the Forgotten Realms itself, presenting a selection of the notorious Nimrod of Nump's useless, ridiculous, and possibly cursed magic items. These were reprinted in Encyclopedia Magica Volumes I, II, III, and IV.

Wrestling With Style

 * By Janne Järvinen. p. 50

Using the martial arts rules in Oriental Adventures to construct the Western styles of boxing, pancration, and wrestling.

TSR Previews

 * By Uncredited. p. 58

New products for March and April.


 * Forgotten Realms Adventures sourcebook.
 * Storm Riders module.

Characterization Made Easy

 * By Scott Bennie. p. 60

How to create a fun and compelling personality for your character.

The Ecology of the Behir

 * By Tony Jones. p. 101–105

A scholarly treatise on the Behir.

Role-playing Reviews

 * By Ken Rolston. p. 80-86

Review of Cities of Mystery and City System.