The Dragon 37

Dragon issue 37 was released in May of 1980. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms:

From the City of Brass to Dead Orc Pass In one small step

 * By Ed Greenwood. p. 4

The theory and use of gates.

Spell Research, the Hard Way

 * By T. I. Jones. p. 22

Making new magic takes lots of time, lots of gold, and a little luck in Advanced Dungeons & Dragons.