Dragon magazine 214

Dragon issue 214, Explore the world of elves, was released in February of 1995. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms:

First Quest: Hats off to adventure

 * By Harold “Wisconsin” Johnson.  pp. 8, 70

Harold “Wisconsin” Johnson's early role-playing experiences, which lead to a number of contributions for the Dragonlance setting.

The Complete Half-Elf

 * By Greg Jensen. Artwork by Daniel Horne. pp. 10–15

13 kits for multi-classed half-elven characters for the 2nd edition.

Kits
Shadowblade &bull; Military scout &bull; Crusader &bull; Wilderness avenger &bull; Spellarcher &bull; Aristocrat &bull; Rescuer &bull; Arcanist &bull; Guild mage &bull; Prestidigitator &bull; Redeemer &bull; Dilettante &bull; Diplomat

Bazaar of the Bizarre: Arcane Elven Artifacts

 * By Christopher Kutarna, illustrated by Bob Klasnich. p. 18–22

Magic items developed by elves.

The Dragon's Bestiary: Kercpa

 * By Norman Abrahamsen, illustrated by Terry Dykstra. p. 24–28

Bipedal red squirrels that live in dense forests far away from civilization.

Role-playing Reviews

 * By Rick Swan. p. 34–39

Planes of Chaos and The Complete Druid's Handbook.

The Ecology of the Neogi

 * By Jon Winter. Artwork by David O. Miller. pp. 52-58

A detailed look at the life and society of the spider-like neogi, the wicked so-called demons of the Flow, scourges of spelljamming folk everywhere.

The Game Wizards: Solitaire Spellfire game rules

 * By Bruce Nesmith.  p. 66

A solitaire rules variant for the Spellfire to play alone and test decks.

Lost Empires

 * By David Howery. Artwork by Bob Klasnich. pp. 72-77

Background information about the mythological empires of Atlantis, Lemuria and Mu and how to use it in the Forgotten Realms setting in the form of the lost island of Atalya between Faerûn and Maztica.

Nasty Tricks

 * By Bruce Nesmith.  pp. 82-84

Tricks and strategies to devastate your opponent in the SPELLFIRE card game.

The Ecology of the Owlbear

 * By Jon Winter. Artwork by David O. Miller. pp. 86-92

A detailed look at the life and habits of the owlbear, a deadly predator, including two new varieties.

Creatures
Arctic owlbear &bull; Winged owlbear

TSR Previews

 * By Uncredited. p. 120

New products for February and March.


 * The Giant Among Us novel.
 * The Moonsea sourcebook.