Dragon magazine 117

Dragon issue 117 was released in January of 1987. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms:

The Elements of Mystery

 * By Robert Plamondon. p. 10

Limited-information campaigns.

Feuds and Feudalism

 * By John-David Dorman. p. 16

Solving mid-level character problems by getting players involved in government.

Condensed Combat

 * By Travis Corcoran. p. 18

Streamlining the attack tables in AD&D games.

Dungeoneer's Shopping Guide

 * By Robert A. Nelson. p. 22

A list of items to buy for D&D.

A Touch of Genius

 * By Vince Garcia. p. 28

Putting intelligence to work in AD&D gaming.

The Ecology of the Ankheg

 * By Mark Feil. p. 33

Fun without Fighting

 * By Scott Bennie. p. 40

Romance, business, and organizations as the basis of AD&D adventures.

The Forgotten Characters

 * By Thomas M. Kane. p. 43

A look at henchmen, hirelings, and followers.

The Forgotten Characters

 * By Thomas M. Kane. p. 43

A look at henchmen, hirelings, and followers.

By Magic Masked

 * By Ed Greenwood. p. 46

Nine magical masks for the Forgotten Realms.

TSR Profiles: Interview: Clyde Caldwell

 * By uncredited. p. 84