Dragon Issue #400

Articles

Editorial

By Steve Winter

The big 4-0-0. In celebration of Dragon magazine’s 400th issue, members of the R&D staff reflect on past articles that made a lasting impression. Also, the return of Dragonmirth!

Ampersand

By Bill Slavicsek

Dragon Anniversary: Dragonchess

By Gary Gygax (afterword by Kim Mohan)

D&D isn’t the only game Gary Gygax created. He also invented a chess game that has legions of fans around the world.

Dragon Anniversary: The Jester

By Roger E. Moore (foreword by Mike Mearls)

Presented once more for your laughter and enjoyment: the Jester!

Dragon Anniversary: The Nine Hells

By Ed Greenwood (foreword by Richard Baker)

What does the creator of the Forgotten Realms know about the Nine Hells? Turns out, EVERYTHING!

Dragon Anniversary: Consult Limb Loss Subtable

By Craig Kraus (foreword by Bruce R. Cordell)

Monty Python and the Quest for the Holy Grail proved that dismemberment can be hilarious, but try playing a halfling rogue with no arms.

Dragon Anniversary: Tucker’s Kobolds

By Roger E. Moore (foreword by Bart Carroll)

What’s the meanest, toughest monster in the D&D game? If you said “kobold,” then you’ve read this article before.

Dragon Anniversary: Through the Looking Glass: Do-It-Yourself Dragons

By Ed Dobrianski (introduced by Peter Lee)

If you build them, they will come. And then they’ll eat your adventuring party.

Class Compendium Playtest: The Scoundrel

By R&D Staff

Class Compendium takes a fresh look at the versions of the fighter, rogue, warlord, cleric, and wizard that were originally presented in the 4th Edition Player’s Handbook. In this article, we’ll be proposing some changes and giving you the opportunity to send in your feedback. This month we present the scoundrel rogue.

Playtest: New Hybrid and Multiclass Options

By Mike Mearls

In support of Player’s Option: Heroes of Shadow and Heroes of the Forgotten Kingdoms, we present a playtest of new hybrid and multiclass options for your heroes.

Character Themes: Born from Shadow

By Matt James

Embrace the darkness! This article provides a pair of themes for players who would like to add a little darkness to their characters’ backgrounds. In the article, you’ll get access to the student of Evard theme and the Gloomwrought emissary theme.

Bazaar of the Bizarre: Wrought from Gloom

By Claudio Pozas and Robert J. Schwalb

What does the assassin want for his birthday, and what do you give the necromancer who has everything?

Battle Cleric Options

By Mike Mearls

You’ve spoken, and we’ve listened. RPG Group Manager Mike Mearls has put together some new options for the strength cleric from the Player’s Handbook.

Dragonmirth

By Various Artists

Laughter returns to the pages of Dragon magazine. Get your “funny fix” here.

Nerathi Legends: Barbarians of the Iron Wolf Hold

By Richard Baker

The upcoming Conquest of Nerath boardgame lays out the world as it was in the time of the Empire. The tour of the D&D world continues as we visit the harsh demesne of the Iron Wolf barbarians. This month, we provide a mechanical option for players in the form of the Iron Wolf warrior theme.

Confessions of a Full-Time Wizard

By Shelly Mazzanoble

D&D’s “Player-in-Chief” wonders what it’s all about, whether it’s worth it, and why anyone bothers.

D&D Alumni

By Bart Carroll

Take a trip through past editions of the D&D game, and see how its iconic features have evolved over the decades.

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