Features:
Mithrendain, Citadel of the Feywild By Rodney Thompson: The eladrin are some of the least understood creatures in the world, yet their culture is as deep and storied as any. Get a glimpse into an eladrin city with Mithrendain.
Wish Upon a star By Bruce R. Cordell: Warlocks are a mysterious bunch, but few are as misunderstood as those of the Star Pact.
Ritually speaking By Peter Schaefer: What caster wouldn’t want more rituals? Dig into this feature and discover a number of new ritual options.
Trapped! By Matthew Sernett: What dungeon doesn’t need a good trap or three? In addition to new traps, check out the advice and information on using traps in your game.
Rose keep: A red wizard enclave By Bruce R. Cordell: The Red Wizards were once a highly coordinated group, but those days are gone. Look inside one of the new Red Wizard enclaves here.
Gontal By Bruce R. Cordell and Ed Greenwood: The Realms of 4th Edition have new life this month. The region of Gontal, previously unexplored, is detailed here.
Characters of war by David Noonan: Looking to start up your Scales of War campaign? Consider offering these backgrounds to your players for their new characters.
The bloodghost syndicate by Mike Mearls: This cunning bugbear clan is ready to rule the streets in your campaign.
Roll vs role: Trolls by Bruce R. Cordell and Chris Sims: Roll vs. Role’s newest installment tackles one of D&D’s greatest: the troll.
Columns:
Editorial by Chris Youngs: Musical Chairs
Design & development: the 100 year leap by Phil Athens and Bruce R. Cordell: Phil and Bruce discuss the philosophy behind the Forgotten Realms timeline shift, as well as other critical decisions regarding the new Realms.
Confessions of a Full-Time Wizard By Shelly Mazzanoble: Shelly continues to describe her first time as a new DM.
RPGA Report By Chris Tulach: This month, Chris tells us more about the Living Forgotten Realms campaign.
Ampersand By Bill Slavicsek: Bill gives a breakdown of our Gen Con coverage and plans for the show.