Dungeons & Dragons has to confront its drow problem so it can finally reward the adventuring parties loyal to The Legend of Drizzt books with an adaptation, which has been overdue since 1988.

Although invented by Gary Gygax, the drow were brought to life by Salvatore's 36-year-old series, which shows no signs of stopping. Launched in 1988 with The Crystal Shard, Salvatore's books focus ...