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Schwalb  \nWith Player’s Handbook 2 on shelves this month, it’s time to reexamine party composition, and see what your group really needs.  \nCodex oF Betrayal: the ButCher oF nessus  \nBy Ari Marmell  \nThis article details the archdevil Alloces, creator of some of the Nine Hells most hideous—and useful—monstrous creations.  \nBestiary: Monsters oF alloC es  \nBy Ari Marmell  \nThe companion to this issue’s Codex of Betrayal features new monsters created by the archdevil Alloces to supplement the armies of the Nine Hells.  \nTM  \nContents  \n5 art oF the Kill  \nBy Robert J. Schwalb  \nAssassins lurk around every corner in some games. Now learn how your character can master the art of the silent kill himself.  \n24  \n53  \n53  \nColuMns  \neCology oF the sharn  \nBy Brian R. James  \nThis classic monster of the Realms gets new treatment as a monster for any D&D campaign, as well as updates on the activities of sharn in the Forgotten Realms.  \n4  \n62  \n66  \neditorial  \ndesign & develoPMent: raCes  \nBy James Wyatt  \nD&D’s newest race from Player’s Handbook 2 , is unveiled and discussed in detail.  \ndesign & develoPMent: PriMal Power  \nBy Mike Mearls and James Wyatt  \nMike, James and other members of RPG R&D discuss the primal power source.  \n70 ConFessions oF a Full-tiMe wizard  \nBy Shelly Mazzanoble  \nShelly continues her quest to become D&D’s first player representative  \non the Cover  \nIllustration by Jason A. Engle  \n75  \n78  \n81  \nd&d aluMni  \nBy Bart Carroll and Steve Winter  \nA look back at D&D through past editions.  \nrPga rePort  \nBy Chris Tulach  \nThe Living FR campaign is in full swing. Learn more about how to get involved!  \naMPersand  \nBy Bill Slavicsek  \nBill previews another upcoming release, and discusses more of the changes in store for D&D in 2009.  \nDungeons & 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.  \nThis 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.  \nNo 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  \n373  \nDragon March 2 0 0 9  \nEditor-in-Chief chris Youngs Senior Art Director Jon Schindehette Web Specialist chris Sims  \nWeb Production Bart carroll, Steve Winter Graphic Design Bob Jordan, Breanne Miller  \nContributing Authors Bart carroll, Ed Greenwood, ari Marmell, Shelly Mazzanoble, robert J. Schwalb, Matthew Sernett, chris Sims, Bill Slavicsek, chris Tulach, Steve Winter, James Wyatt  \nDevelopers Stephen radney-MacFarland, Peter Schaefer, Stephen Schubert, rodney Thompson  \nEditors Miranda horner Cover Artist Jason a. Engle  \nContributing Artists John christopher, howard Lyon, James Zhang, ryan Barger, Eva Widermann  \nWeb Development Mark a. Jindra D&D Creative Manager christopher Perkins  \nExecutive Producer,  \nD&D Insider Ken Troop Director of RPG R&D Bill Slavicsek  \nSpecial Thanks  \nrichard 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  \nNoonan, Stephen radney-MacFarland, Peter Schaefer, Stephen Schubert, chris Sims, rodney Thompson, rob Watkins, James Wyatt  \nE DI T OR I A L  \nFor her latest Confessions of a Full-Time Wizard col","cbCaiuy4MsVryuRa","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuy4MsVryuRa","pdf",6076316,83,"English","# Features\n## Party Building 101\n## Codex of Betrayal: the Butcher of Nessus\n## Bestiary: Monsters of Alloces\n## Contents\n## Art of the Kill\n## Columns\n## Ecology of the Sharn\n## Editorial\n# D&D Insider and Credits","[{\"question\":\"What is the main theme of Dragon Issue 373 (March 2009)?\",\"answer\":\"It centers on Dungeons \\u0026 Dragons content, offering a roleplaying game supplement and feature articles for expanding play, characters, and encounters.\"},{\"question\":\"Which article focuses on party composition and what timing context is given?\",\"answer\":\"“Party Building 101” revisits party composition, noting that Player’s Handbook 2 is on shelves and the group’s needs should be reexamined.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the issue’s Codex of Betrayal and related bestiary cover?\",\"answer\":\"The Codex of Betrayal details the archdevil Alloces and his creations, and “Bestiary: Monsters of Alloces” provides new monsters to supplement the armies of the Nine Hells.\"}]","Dragon - Issue 373 - March 2009 | PDF",1791233407,32]