Dragon Magazine - Issue 373

Oct 6, 2026

Dragon Magazine Issue 373 (March 2009) features a Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game supplement focused on party composition, monster lore, and character options. Highlights include “Party Building 101” by Robert J. Schwalb, “Codex of Betrayal: the Butcher of Nessus” and “Bestiary: Monsters of Alloces” by Ari Marmell, plus multiple columns covering Sharn ecology, race and power development, wizard reflections, D&D alumni, and a Living FR campaign report. The issue also includes editorial content and extensive contributor credits.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryComic

FormatPDF

Pages83

Reading Time32 min

AccessFree to download

Features

Party Building 101

Codex of Betrayal: the Butcher of Nessus

Bestiary: Monsters of Alloces

Contents

Art of the Kill

Columns

Editorial

Design & Development: Races

Design & Development: Primal Power

Confessions of a Full-Time Wizard

D&D Alumni

RPG Report

Ampersand

ISSUE 373 | March 2009 A Dungeons & Dragons ® Roleplaying Game Supplement Features 45 24 35 45 Party Building 101 By Robert J. Schwalb With Player’s Handbook 2 on shelves this month, it’s time to reexamine party composition, and see what your group really needs. Codex oF Betrayal: the ButCher oF nessus By Ari Marmell This article details the archdevil Alloces, creator of some of the Nine Hells most hideous—and useful—monstrous creations. Bestiary: Monsters oF alloC es By Ari Marmell The companion to this issue’s Codex of Betrayal features new monsters created by the archdevil Alloces to supplement the armies of the Nine Hells. TM Contents 5 art oF the Kill By Robert J. Schwalb Assassins lurk around every corner in some games. Now learn how your character can master the art of the silent kill himself. 24 53 53 ColuMns eCology oF the sharn By Brian R. James This 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. 4 62 66 editorial design & develoPMent: raCes By James Wyatt D&D’s newest race from Player’s Handbook 2 , is unveiled and discussed in detail. design & develoPMent: PriMal Power By Rob Heinsoo, Mike Mearls, and James Wyatt Mike, James and other members of RPG R&D discuss the primal power source. 70 ConFessions oF a Full-tiMe wizard By Shelly Mazzanoble Shelly continues her quest to become D&D’s first player representative on the Cover Illustration by Jason A. Engle 75 78 81 d&d aluMni By Bart Carroll and Steve Winter A look back at D&D 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 373 Dragon March 2 0 0 9 Editor-in-Chief chris Youngs Senior Art Director Jon Schindehette Web Specialist chris Sims Web Production Bart carroll, Steve Winter Graphic Design Bob Jordan, Breanne Miller Contributing Authors Bart carroll, rob heinsoo, Brian r. James, ari Marmell, Shelly Mazzanoble, Mike Mearls, robert J. Schwalb, Bill Slavicsek, chris Tulach, Steve Winter, James Wyatt Developers Stephen radney-MacFarland, Peter Schaefer, Stephen Schubert, chris Sims, rodney Thompson Editors Miranda horner Cover Artist Jason a. Engle Contributing Artists John christopher, howard Lyon, James Zhang, ryan Barger, Eva Widermann Web Development Mark a. Jindra D&D Creative Manager christopher Perkins Executive Producer, D&D Insider Ken Troop Director of RPG R&D Bill Slavicsek Special Thanks richard Baker, Greg Bilsland, Logan Bonner, Michele carter, Jennifer clarke Wilkes, andy collins, Bruce r. cordell, Torah cottrill, Jeremy crawford, Mike Donais, rob heinsoo, Peter Lee, Mike Mearls, Kim Mohan, cal Moore, Stephen radney-MacFarland, Peter Schaefer, Stephen Schubert, Matthew Sernett, rodney Thompson, rob Watkins, James Wyatt March of the Monsters For

FAQs

What is the main theme of Dragon Magazine Issue 373?

The issue centers on Dungeons & Dragons tabletop content, including guidance on party composition and new monster material tied to Nine Hells lore.

Which article reexamines party composition and group needs?

“Party Building 101” by Robert J. Schwalb reexamines party composition and what a group really needs.

What do “Codex of Betrayal” and its related bestiary provide?

“Codex of Betrayal: the Butcher of Nessus” details the archdevil Alloces and his creations, while the companion bestiary features new monsters created by Alloces to supplement Nine Hells armies.

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