DRAGON - ISSUE 371 - January 2009 - A Dungeons & Dragons® Roleplaying Game Supplement

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DRAGON Issue 371 (January 2009) is a Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game supplement featuring articles on legacy and lore, including the aftereffects of Acererak’s demilich and explorations of the bright city of Hestavar. It covers player-facing character and setting options such as dhampyr play, race incorporation across worlds, and new creature material centered on zombies. The issue also includes editorial content, design and development notes, and reporting updates from the RPGA community, supported by credited artwork and staff contributions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryComic

FormatPDF

Pages72

Reading Time27 min

AccessFree to download

Features

Legacy of Acererak

Hestavar, the Bright City

Playing Dhampyr

Origin Stories: Incorporating Races

Creature Incarnations: Zombies

Editorial

Design & Development

Confessions of a Full-Time Wizard

D&D Alumni

RPGA Report

Ampersand

ISSUE 371 || JANUARY 2009 A Dungeons & Dragons® Roleplaying Game Supplement 18 32 39 5 TM Contents FEATURES LEGACY OF ACERERAK By Robert J. Schwalb The legendary demilich left a lasting stain on the world in more ways than one. Learn about his legacy, and his curse. HESTAVAR , THE BRIGHT CITY By Stephen Radney-MacFarland This Astral dominion appears to be a haven of civilization at first glance. But not all is as it appears in this grand city. PLAYING DHAMPYR By Brian R. James These tormented souls have the blood of vampires in their veins. Learn what it means to be one of the tainted dhampyr. ORIGIN STORIES: INCORPORATING RACES By Bruce R. Cordell The warforged have long been identified exclusively with Eberron, and the genasi with the Realms, but what would happen if you crossed those streams? 46 46 CREATURE INCARNATIONS: ZOMBIES By Daniel Marthaler With the zombie apocalypse sure to arrive in 2009, it’s time to start preparations in your campaign with these new zombie options. ON THE COVER Illustration by Raven Mimura 4 54 57 62 68 70 EDITORIAL DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT By RPG R&D Staff The ins and outs of design are discussed in detail in this ongoing series. CONFESSIONS OF A FULL-TIME WIZARD By Shelly Mazzanoble Shelly ran a game of D&D for her parents over the holidays. See how her next grand experiment went. D&D ALUMNI By Bart Carroll and Steve Winter A look back at the D&D cosmology through past editions. RPGA REPORT By Chris Tulach The Living FR campaign is in full swing. Learn more about how to get involved! AMPERSAND By Bill Slavicsek Bill previews another upcoming release, and discusses more of the changes in store for D&D in 2009. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, D&D, FORGOTTEN REALMS, EBERRON, DUNGEON, DRAGON, d20, d20 System, Wizards of the Coast, all other Wizards of the Coast product names, and their respective logos are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast, Inc., in the U.S.A. and other countries. This material is protected under the copyright laws of the United States of America. Any reproduction or unauthorized use of the material or artwork contained herein is prohibited without the express written permission of Wizards of the Coast, Inc. This product is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual people, organizations, places, or events is purely coincidental. Printed in the U.S.A. ©2008 Wizards of the Coast, Inc. No portion of this work may be reproduced in any form without written permission. For more DUNGEONS & DRAGONS articles, adventures, and information, visit www.wizards. com/dnd DRAGON Editor-in-Chief Senior Art Director Web Specialist Web Production Graphic Design Contributing Authors Developers Editors Cover Artist Contributing Artists Web Development D&D Creative Manager Executive Producer, D&D Insider Director of RPG R&D January 2 0 0 9 Chris Youngs Jon Schindehette Chris Sims Bart Carroll, Steve Winter Bob Jordan, Breanne Miller Richard Baker, Logan Bonner, Shelly Mazzanoble, Mike Mearls, Stephen Radney-MacFarland, Robert J. Schwalb, Chris Sims, Bill Slavicsek, Chris Tulach, James Wyatt Stephen Radney-MacFarland, Peter Schaefer, Stephen Schubert, Rodney Thompson Jennifer Clarke-Wilkes, Miranda Horner Raven Mimura Rob Alexander, Dave Allsop, Ryan Barger, Eric Belisle, Eric Deschamps, Steve Ellis, Gonzalo Flores, Adam Gillespie, Jim Nelson, William O’Connor, Chris Seaman, Eric L. William, Mark A. Jindra Christopher Perkins Ken Troop Bill Slavicsek Special Thanks Richard Baker, Greg Bilsland, Logan Bonner, Michele Carter, Jennifer Clarke Wilkes, Andy Collins, Bruce R. Cordell, Jeremy Crawford, Rob Heinsoo, Peter Lee, Julia Martin, Mike Mearls, Kim Mohan, David Noonan, Stephen Radney-MacFarland, Peter Schaefer, Stephen Schubert, Chris Sims, Rodney Thompson, Rob Watkins, James Wyatt EDI T OR I A L I wanted to write this editorial, fresh into 2009, about my New Year’

FAQs

What are the main feature topics in Issue 371?

The issue includes Legacy of Acererak, Hestavar, the Bright City, Playing Dhampyr, Origin Stories: Incorporating Races, and Creature Incarnations: Zombies.

How does the editorial connect to the theme of the New Year?

The editorial discusses the author’s New Year’s resolutions and reflects on how suggestions and criticism emerge when others are asked for ideas.

What additional sections besides features are included in the issue?

It contains an Editorial, Design & Development, Confessions of a Full-Time Wizard, D&D Alumni, RPGA Report, and Ampersand, along with extensive staff and artwork credits.

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