Dragon magazine 248

Dragon issue 248, Dragons, was released in June of 1998. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms:

Out of Character: Peter's Quick Checklist for DMing Dragons

 * By Peter Adkison. p. 24

Dragon defenses.

Building a Better Dragon

 * By Paul Fraser. p. 34

New special abilities for dragons.

Crystal Confusion

 * By Holly Ingraham. p. 40-49

All about gems and precious stones.

Wyrms of the North: The Moor Dragon Mornauguth

 * By Ed Greenwood, illustrated by Storn Cook. p. 56–60

A priestess of Shar transformed into Mornauguth, a green dragon. Resides on the High Moor.

Arcane Lore: Dragon Dweomers III: Draconic Priest Spells

 * By Robert S. Mullin, illustrated by Stephen Schwartz. p. 74–78

Magic gifted by the dragon gods.

The Dragon's Bestiary: Dragon-Kin

 * By Gregory W. Detwiler, illustrated by Terry Dykstra. p. 80–87

Dragon-like monsters.


 * Amphitere
 * Lesser cetus
 * Dragonet
 * Gargouille
 * Hai riyo
 * Peluda
 * Sirrush

TSR Previews

 * By Uncredited. p. 116

New products for June, July and August.


 * Empires of the Shining Sea boxed set.
 * Murder in Cormyr novel.
 * Realms of Mystery novel.
 * The Dark Elf Trilogy collectors edition.
 * The Fall of Myth Drannor sourcebook.
 * Villains' Lorebook sourcebook.

ProFiles: Gary Gygax

 * By Allen Varney. p. 120

The Legendary designer Gary Gygax deserves our praise.