Dragon magazine 232

Dragon issue 232 was released in August of 1996. Its theme was all manner of weapons. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms:
==A Flurry of Swords==
: By Gregory W. Detwiler. Artwork by James Holloway. pp. 29–32
A number of sword variants for the 2nd edition, drawn from a variety of Earth's cultures. 
===Weapons===
Abbasi • Double swords • Dusack • Epee • Persion falchion • Falx (weapon) • Franc-taupin • Glavelot • Hegyester • Khyber knife • Klewang • Kora • Regimental kukri • Machaira • Manchu broadsword • Mel puttah bemoh • Rapier • Saddle sword • Long seax • Sica • Tachi • Tai chi sword • Talibon • Yataghan
==Sorcerous Six-Shooters==
: By Roger E. Moore. Artwork by Mark Nelson. pp. 34–40
Considerations and rules how to introduce mundane and enchanted firearms into different campaign worlds.
==The Ecology of the Roper==
: By Johnathan M. Richards. Artwork by Lorelle Ahlstrom. pp. 42–46
A detailed look at the roper, the "Terror in the dark" waiting silently for prey in many a cave.
==The Role of Books.==
: By John C. Bunnell. p. 58
Brief preview of Realms of the Underdark, Tangled Webs and Escape from Undermountain.
==Wyrms of the North: Balagos, the Flying Flame==
: By Ed Greenwood. Artwork by Storn Cook. pp. 80–87
This article describes Balagos, a very powerful, aggressive, and megalomanic male red dragon.
===Magic item===
Energy drain chain
===Spell===
Choking claw
==RPGA Network News==
: By Nicky Rea. p. 98
The scoop on LIVING CITY™ interactive events.
==Role-playing Review==
: By Rick Swan. p. 115
Short review on Faiths & Avatars sourcebook.
==TSR Previews==
: By Uncredited. p. 116
New products for August and September.
* Daughter of the Drow novel.
* Heroes' Lorebook sourcebook.
* Passage to Dawn novel.
* The Mage in the Iron Mask novel.
* Undermountain: Maddgoth's Castle module.
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