Dragon magazine 285

Dragon issue 285, Halflings, was released in July of 2001. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms:
==Previews==
: By Uncredited. p. 20
* Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal
* Elminster in Hell
* Magic of Faerûn sourcebook.
* Temple Hill
==ProFiles: David Noonan==
: By Michael G. Ryan. p. 22
About designer David Noonan and his contributions to D&D. 
==Walk & Riddle: The Secret Life of Halflings==
: By James Jacobs. p. 30
All about halflings.
==Little Wizards==
: By Jesse Decker. p. 42
Playing little folks as mages.
==Faiths of Faerûn: Silverstar==
: By Eric Haddock and Julia Martin. p. 84–85
Silverstar: a prestige class for the Realms. 
==Elminster's Guide to the Realms: The Shrine of Swords==
: By Ed Greenwood. pp. 86–88
The Shrine of Swords. A wayside shrine to Tempus, on the eastern side of the High Road, south of Neverwinter. 
==Vs.: Pixies==
: By Andy Collins. p. 89
How to fight pixies. Seriously. 
==DM's Toolbox: The Encounter Checklist==
: By Johnn Four. p. 114
Tips for running a great encounter.
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