%%%%
air elemental fan

A magical device for summoning air elementals. It is rather
unreliable, and usually requires several attempts to function
correctly. Using it carries an element of risk, which is reduced if
one is skilled in the appropriate elemental magic.
%%%%
amulet of clarity

This amulet protects its wearer from some forms of mental confusion,
including being infuriated against one's will.
%%%%
amulet of conservation

This amulet protects some of the possessions of its wearer from
outright destruction, but not infallibly so.
%%%%
amulet of controlled flight

Should the wearer of this amulet be levitated by magical means, he or
she will be able to exercise some control over the resulting
motion. This allows the descent of staircases and the retrieval of
items lying on the ground, for example, but does not deprive the
wearer of the benefits of levitation.
%%%%
amulet of guardian spirit

This amulet makes its wearer immune to external damage, draining magical
power instead.  Should the reserves of magic be depleted, the spirit will
fail to provide its protection until more power is available.
%%%%
amulet of inaccuracy

This amulet makes its wearer less accurate in hand combat and when
targeting monsters via ranged attacks or spells.
%%%%
amulet of rage

This amulet enables its wearer to attempt to enter a state of berserk
rage, and increases their chance of successfully doing so.  It also
partially protects the user from passing out when coming out of that
rage.
%%%%
amulet of resist corrosion

This amulet protects the wearer and their equipment from corrosion
caused by acids, although not infallibly so.
%%%%
amulet of resist mutation

This amulet protects its wearer from mutations, although not
infallibly so.
%%%%
amulet of the gourmand

This amulet protects its wearer from sickness due to eating fresh raw
meat and allows them to digest it when not hungry, but these effects on
the wearer's digestion are cumulative over time and are initially small.
%%%%
amulet of warding

This amulet repels some of the attacks of creatures which have been
magically summoned, and also makes the wearer more resistant to
draining attacks.
%%%%
amulet of faith

This is a talisman crafted to call the attention of the gods to its
wearer. This divine attention makes it easier to please your god, but
your god is also less likely to forgive your transgressions, and the
amulet will drain some of your divine favour when removed.
%%%%
amulet of stasis

An amulet meticulously constructed with magical wards to block magical
and physiological effects that would otherwise teleport, slow, haste,
or paralyse its wearer.

While the amulet is effective against most translocular magic, plane
shifts such as banishment are beyond its ability to block.
%%%%
ankus

What mahouts steer their elephants with. It basically resembles a
fireplace poker with a short, stout handle, and a bluntish spike and
hook for communicating one's desires through the pachyderm's thick
skin. Curiously enough, Ogres are famous for driving larger elephants.
%%%%
animal skin

The skins of several animals.
%%%%
apple

A delicious, firm red fruit, tart to the tongue.
%%%%
apricot

A succulent yellow-orange fruit, Prunus armeniaca.
%%%%
arrow

An arrow, to be shot with a bow.
%%%%
banana

A delicious yellow fruit, probably grown and imported by some amoral
multinational as the result of a corrupt trade deal.
%%%%
banded mail

A suit made of bands of metal.
%%%%
bardiche

A long pole with an enormous, cleaving blade on one end.
%%%%
battleaxe

A large axe with a double-headed blade.
%%%%
beef jerky

A strip of preserved dead cow or bull.
%%%%
blessed double sword

A magical weapon with two razor-sharp blades.  It has been enhanced by
the Shining One's power.
%%%%
blessed falchion

A sword with a broad slashing blade.  It has been enhanced by the
Shining One's power.
%%%%
blessed great sword

A sword with a very long, heavy blade and a long handle.  It has been
enhanced by the Shining One's power.
%%%%
blessed katana

A very rare and extremely effective imported weapon, featuring a long
single-edged blade.  It has been enhanced by the Shining One's power.
%%%%
blessed long sword

A sword with a long, slashing blade.  It has been enhanced by the
Shining One's power.
%%%%
blessed scimitar

A long sword with a curved blade.  It has been enhanced by the Shining
One's power.
%%%%
blessed triple sword

A magical weapon with three great razor-sharp blades.  It has been
enhanced by the Shining One's power.
%%%%
blowgun

A long, light tube, open at both ends.  Doing very little damage, its
main use is to fire poisoned needles from afar.  It makes very little
noise.
%%%%
bolt

A crossbow bolt.
%%%%
book of air

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of annihilations

While browsing, you note blood leaking from the pages.  Even an
illiterate will feel the sheer impact of arcane fury contained in this
book. It is sought after by sorcerers, for it allows the gifted and
resourceful to command destruction with the ease of a twinkle.  Feeble
wizards, however, may well meet their doom when trying to read this
opus.

WARNING: If you fail in an attempt to memorise a spell from this book,
the book will lash out at you.
%%%%
book of callings

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of cantrips

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of changes

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of card effects

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of charms

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of clouds

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of conjurations

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of control

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of death

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of demonology

When touching this book, you hear faint screams of tortured souls. Each
and every page is about demons, demons of all kinds and sizes, and how
to unleash them unto this unsuspecting world. Many wizards have proven
too weak to stand the power of this tome. You are not sure whether you
hear the screams of the countless victims, which have been eaten,
maimed and raped by the demons. Or do you scream yet?

WARNING: If you fail in an attempt to memorise a spell from this book,
the book will lash out at you.
%%%%
book of divinations

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of enchantments

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of envenomations

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of fixed level

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of fixed theme

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of fire

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of flames

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of frost

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of geomancy

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of healing

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of hinderance

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of ice

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of minor magic

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of morphology

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of necromancy

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of party tricks

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of power

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of practical magic

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of spatial translocations

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of stalking

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of summonings

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of surveyances

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of the earth

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of the sky

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of the tempests

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of the warp

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of transfigurations

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of tukima

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of unlife

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of war chants

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of wizardry

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
book of brands

This book contains magical spells related to the branding of weapons and
launchers, as well as spells that are helpful in all forms of ranged combat.
%%%%
bottled efreet

A mighty efreet, captured by some wizard and bound into a bronze
flask. Breaking the flask's seal will release it to wreak havoc -
possibly on you.
%%%%
bow

A curved piece of wood and string, for shooting arrows. It does good
damage in combat, and a skilled user can use it to great effect.
%%%%
box of beasts

A magical box containing many wild beasts. One may allow them to
escape by opening the box's lid.
%%%%
bread ration

A filling meal of stale, but hearty, bread.
%%%%
broad axe

An axe with a large blade.
%%%%
buckler

A small shield.
%%%%
cap

A cloth or leather cap.
%%%%
centaur barding

An armour made for centaurs, to wear over their equine half.
%%%%
chain mail

A suit made of interlocking metal rings.
%%%%
cheese

A lump of cheese.
%%%%
choko

An almost tasteless green vegetable, which grows on a vine.
%%%%
chunk of flesh

A piece of meat found in the dungeon.
%%%%
cloak

A cloth cloak.
%%%%
club

A heavy piece of wood, to be held or thrown.
Coshing someone on the head while they're asleep is a great idea.
%%%%
corpse

A corpse.
%%%%
crossbow

A piece of machinery used for firing bolts, which takes some time to
load and fire. It does very good damage in combat.
%%%%
crystal ball of energy

A magical device which can be used to restore one's reserves of
magical energy, but the use of which carries the risk of draining all
of those energies completely. This risk varies inversely with the
proportion of their maximum energy which the user possesses; a user
near his or her full potential will find this item most beneficial.
%%%%
crystal ball of fixation

A dangerous item which hypnotises anyone so unwise as to gaze into it,
leaving them helpless for a significant length of time.
%%%%
crystal ball of seeing

A magical device which allows one to see the layout of one's
surroundings. It requires a degree of magical ability to be used
reliably, otherwise it can produce unpredictable and possibly harmful
results.
%%%%
crystal plate mail

An incredibly heavy but extremely effective suit of crystalline
armour.  It is somewhat resistant to corrosion.
%%%%
dagger

A long knife or a very short sword, which can be held or thrown.
It causes massive damage when used for backstabbing.
%%%%
dart

A small throwing weapon.
%%%%
deck of changes

A deck of magical cards which induce changes in the user or his
environment.

It may contain the following cards: the Elixir, Battlelust, Metamorphosis, the Helm, the Blade, the Shadow, the Potion, Focus, Shuffle, Experience, Wild Magic, the Helix, the Sage, Water, Vitrification, the Map, Dowsing, the Spade, Trowel, the Minefield.
%%%%
deck of defence

A deck of magical cards, most of which defend the user from harm in
various ways.

It may contain the following cards: the Tomb, the Banshee, Damnation, Solitude, Warpwright, Flight, the Elixir, Battlelust, Metamorphosis, the Helm, the Blade, the Shadow.
%%%%
deck of destruction

A deck of magical cards, most of which hurl death and destruction at
one's foes (or, if unlucky, at oneself).

It may contain the following cards: Vitriol, Flame, Frost, Venom, the Spark, the Hammer, Pain, Torment.
%%%%
deck of dungeons

A deck of magical cards which deal with shaping the dungeon. Unlike
most other decks, the cards from this deck tend to be ignored by
Nemelex, who prefers more amusing pursuits.

It may contain the following cards: Water, Vitrification, the Map, Dowsing, the Spade, Trowel, the Minefield.
%%%%
deck of escape

A deck of magical cards, mainly dealing with various forms of
escape. Incautious use may lead to being dumped from the frying pan
into the fire!

It may contain the following cards: the Portal, the Warp, Swap, Velocity, the Tomb, the Banshee, Damnation, Solitude, Warpwright, Flight.
%%%%
deck of punishment

A deck of magical cards which wreak havoc on the user.

It may contain the following cards: Wrath, the Wraith, the Curse, Xom, Famine, Wild Magic, the Portal, the Tomb, Damnation, the Minefield.
%%%%
deck of summonings

A deck of magical cards, depicting a range of weird and wondrous
creatures.

It may contain the following cards: the Crusade, the Herd, the Pentagram, the Dance, Foxfire, the Bones, Repulsiveness.
%%%%
deck of war

A deck of magical cards which are useful before and during battle.

It may contain the following cards: the Portal, the Warp, Swap, Velocity, the Tomb, the Banshee, Damnation, Solitude, Warpwright, Flight, the Elixir, Battlelust, Metamorphosis, the Helm, the Blade, the Shadow, the Crusade, the Herd, the Pentagram, the Dance, Foxfire, the Bones, Repulsiveness, Vitriol, Flame, Frost, Venom, the Spark, the Hammer, Pain, Torment.
%%%%
deck of wonders

A deck of highly mysterious and magical cards, which can permanently
alter the drawer's physical and mental condition, for better or worse.

It may contain the following cards: the Potion, Focus, Shuffle, Experience, Wild Magic, the Helix, the Sage.
%%%%
demon blade

A terrible weapon, forged in the fires of Hell.
%%%%
demon trident

A terrible weapon, molded by fire and brimstone.
%%%%
demon whip

A terrible weapon, woven in the depths of the inferno.
%%%%
dire flail

A flail with spiked lumps on both ends.
%%%%
disc of storms

This extremely powerful item can unleash a destructive storm of
electricity. It is especially effective in the hands of one skilled in
air elemental magic, but cannot be used by one who is not a conductor.
%%%%
double sword

A magical weapon with two razor-sharp blades.
%%%%
dragon armour

A magical armour, made from the scales of a fire-breathing dragon. It
provides great protection from the effects of fire, but renders its
wearer more susceptible to the effects of cold.
%%%%
dragon hide

The scaly skin of a dragon. I suppose you could wear it if you really
wanted to.
%%%%
eggplant

A rotten eggplant which you can throw at the Crawl developers. (It's a
bug if you ever see this message.)
%%%%
empty ebony casket

A magical box after its power is spent.
%%%%
eveningstar

The opposite of a morningstar.
%%%%
executioner's axe

This fearsome weapon is covered in dried blood and crude engravings of
torture and death, but bears a well-honed blade. The enormous axehead
looks quite capable of dismembering any victim who falls afoul of it,
and you feel confident that a single stroke would suffice.
%%%%
falchion

A sword with a broad slashing blade.
%%%%
flail

Like a mace, but with a length of chain between the handle and the
lump of metal.
%%%%
giant club

A giant lump of wood, shaped for an ogre's hands.
%%%%
giant spiked club

A giant lump of wood with sharp spikes at one end.
%%%%
glaive

A pole with a large, heavy blade on one end.
%%%%
gold dragon armour

A magical armour made from the golden scales of a golden dragon. It is
extremely heavy and cumbersome, but confers resistances to fire, cold,
and poison on its wearer.
%%%%
gold dragon hide

The extremely tough and heavy skin of a golden dragon, covered in
shimmering golden scales. I suppose you could wear it if you really
wanted to.
%%%%
gold piece

A pile of glittering gold coins.
%%%%
grape

A small fruit.
%%%%
great mace

A large and heavy mace.
%%%%
great sword

A sword with a very long, heavy blade and a long handle.
%%%%
halberd

A long pole with a spiked axe head on one end.
%%%%
hammer

The kind of thing you hit nails with, adapted for battle.
%%%%
hand axe

A small axe designed for either hand combat or throwing.
%%%%
helm

A piece of metal headgear.
%%%%
helmet

A piece of metal headgear.
%%%%
holy eudemon blade

A glorious blade from the forges of Heaven.  It is a favored weapon of
the Shining One's servants.
%%%%
holy scourge

A blessed weapon, woven by the saints in Heaven and hated by the unholy.
It is a favored weapon of the Shining One's servants.
%%%%
honeycomb

A lump of the delicious honeycomb made by giant bees.
%%%%
horn of geryon

The horn belonging to Geryon, guardian of the Vestibule of
Hell. Legends say that a mortal who desires access into one of the
Hells must use it in order to gain entry.
%%%%
ice dragon armour

A magical armour, made from the scales of a cold-breathing dragon. It
provides great protection from the effects of cold, but renders its
wearer more susceptible to the effects of fire and heat.
%%%%
ice dragon hide

The scaly skin of a dragon. I suppose you could wear it if you really
wanted to.
%%%%
javelin

A long, light polearm that can be thrown by hand. {{
if you.race() == "Halfling"
   or you.race() == "Kobold"
   or you.race() == "Spriggan"
then
    return "Unfortunately, it is too long and awkward for you to use."
else
    return ""
end
}}
%%%%
katana

A very rare and extremely effective imported weapon, featuring a long
single-edged blade.
%%%%
knife

A simple survival knife. Designed more for utility than combat, it
looks quite capable of butchering a corpse.
%%%%
lajatang

A very rare and extremely effective imported weapon, featuring a pole
with half-moon blades at both ends.
%%%%
lamp of fire

A magical device for summoning fire elementals. It is rather
unreliable, and usually requires several attempts to function
correctly. Using it carries an element of risk, which is reduced if
one is skilled in the appropriate elemental magic.
%%%%
lantern of shadows

An unholy device which calls on the powers of darkness to assist its
user, with a small cost attached.
%%%%
large rock

A rock, used by giants as a missile. {{
if string.find(you.race(), "Ogre")
   or you.race() == "Troll"
then
    return ""
else
    return "Unfortunately, it is too heavy and awkward for you to use."
end
}}
%%%%
large shield

Like a normal shield, only larger. {{
if string.find(you.race(), "Ogre")
   or string.find(you.race(), "Draconian")
   or you.race() == "Troll"
then
    return "It looks like it would fit you well."
else
    return "It is very cumbersome to wear, and slows the rate at " ..
           "which you may attack."
end
}}
%%%%
leather armour

A suit made of hardened leather.
%%%%
lemon

A yellow fruit.
%%%%
long sword

A sword with a long, slashing blade.
%%%%
longbow

A long, strong bow made of yew. It does excellent damage in combat and
a skilled archer can use it to great effect.
%%%%
lychee

A tropical fruit.
%%%%
mace

A long handle with a heavy lump on one end.
%%%%
manual

A valuable book of magic which allows one to practise a certain skill
greatly. As it is used, it gradually disintegrates and will eventually
fall apart.
%%%%
meat ration

A filling ration of dried and preserved meats.
%%%%
monster manual

A book of magic spells.
%%%%
morningstar

A mace covered in spikes.
%%%%
mottled dragon armour

A magical armour made from the scales of a mottled dragon. Although
unlike the armour made from the scales of some larger dragons it does
not provide its wearer with much in the way of special magical
protection, it is as light and relatively uncumbersome as leather
armour.
%%%%
mottled dragon hide

The weirdly-patterned scaly skin of a mottled dragon. I suppose you
could wear it if you really wanted to.
%%%%
naga barding

A special armour made for Nagas, to wear over their tails.
%%%%
necronomicon

An extremely rare book, powerful and sinister. Its binding is made from
delicate skin of unknown provenance. Many foolhardy magicians have tried
to study this tome, only to find themselves entangled within necromantic
forces they could not hope to control.

WARNING: If you fail in an attempt to memorise a spell from this book,
the book will lash out at you.
%%%%
needle

A needle. It can be fired with a blowgun.
%%%%
orange

A delicious, juicy orange fruit.
%%%%
orb of zot

Once you have escaped to the surface with this invaluable artefact, your
quest is complete.
%%%%
pair of boots

A pair of boots.
%%%%
pair of bracers

A pair of bracers.
%%%%
pair of gauntlets

A pair of gauntlets.
%%%%
pair of gloves

A pair of gloves.
%%%%
pear

A delicious juicy fruit.
%%%%
plate mail

A suit of mail and large plates of metal.
%%%%
potion of agility

A magic potion which greatly increases the dexterity and evasiveness
of one who drinks it.
%%%%
potion of berserk rage

A potion which can send one into an incoherent rage.
%%%%
potion of blood

A potion containing the essence of life. Vital for all living
creatures, as well as some undead ones.
%%%%
potion of brilliance

A magic potion which greatly increases the intelligence and magical power
of one who drinks it.
%%%%
potion of coagulated blood

A potion containing the essence of life. Vital for all living
creatures, as well as some undead ones. The blood within won't
be palatable much longer.
%%%%
potion of confusion

A potion which confuses your perceptions and reduces your control over
your own actions.
%%%%
potion of cure mutation

A potion which removes some or all of any mutations which may be
afflicting you.
%%%%
potion of decay

A vile and putrid cursed liquid which causes your flesh to decay
before your very eyes.
%%%%
potion of degeneration

A noxious concoction which can do terrible things to your body, brain
and reflexes.
%%%%
potion of experience

A truly wonderful and very rare drink.
%%%%
potion of gain dexterity

A potion of beneficial mutation.
%%%%
potion of gain intelligence

A potion of beneficial mutation.
%%%%
potion of gain strength

A potion of beneficial mutation.
%%%%
potion of heal wounds

A magical healing elixir which causes wounds to close and heal almost
instantly. If it is used when one is at or near full health, it can
also repair permanent injuries.
%%%%
potion of healing

A blessed fluid which heals some wounds, clears the mind and cures
diseases. If it is used when one is at or near full health, it can
also slightly repair permanent injuries.
%%%%
potion of invisibility

A potion which hides you from the sight of others.
%%%%
potion of levitation

A potion which confers great buoyancy on one who consumes it.
%%%%
potion of magic

A valuable potion which grants a person with an infusion of magical
energy.
%%%%
potion of might

A magic potion which greatly increases the strength and physical power
of one who drinks it.
%%%%
potion of mutation

A potion which does very strange things to you.
%%%%
potion of paralysis

A potion which eliminates your control over your own body.
%%%%
potion of poison

A nasty poisonous liquid.
%%%%
potion of porridge

A filling potion of sludge, high in cereal fibre.
%%%%
potion of resistance

A potion which grants you temporary resistance to the elements and
poison.
%%%%
potion of restore abilities

A potion which restores the abilities of one who drinks it.  It also allows
to use a breath weapon again, cancelling the delay.
%%%%
potion of slowing

A potion which slows your actions.
%%%%
potion of speed

An enchanted beverage which speeds the actions of anyone who drinks
it.
%%%%
potion of strong poison

A terribly venomous potion.
%%%%
potion of water

A unique substance, vital for the existence of most life.
%%%%
quarterstaff

A sturdy wooden pole.
%%%%
quick blade

A small and magically quick sword.
%%%%
rambutan

A small but delicious tropical fruit. How it got into this dungeon is
anyone's guess.
%%%%
ring mail

A leather suit covered in little rings.
%%%%
ring of dexterity

This ring increases or decreases the dexterity of its wearer,
depending on the degree to which it has been enchanted.
%%%%
ring of evasion

This ring makes its wearer either more or less capable of avoiding
attacks, depending on its degree of enchantment.
%%%%
ring of fire

This ring brings its wearer more in contact with the powers of
fire. He or she gains resistance to heat and can use fire magic more
effectively, but becomes more vulnerable to the effects of cold.
%%%%
ring of hunger

This accursed ring causes its wearer to hunger considerably more
quickly.
%%%%
ring of ice

This ring brings its wearer more in contact with the powers of cold
and ice. He or she gains resistance to cold and can use ice magic more
effectively, but becomes more vulnerable to the effects of fire.
%%%%
ring of intelligence

This ring increases or decreases the mental ability of its wearer,
depending on the degree to which it has been enchanted.
%%%%
ring of invisibility

This powerful ring can be activated to hide its wearer from the view
of others, but increases the speed of his or her metabolism greatly
while doing so.
%%%%
ring of levitation

This ring allows its wearer to hover above the floor. The ring's power
cannot be invoked while levitating.
%%%%
ring of life protection

This blessed ring protects the life-force of its wearer from negative
energy, making them partially immune to the draining effects of undead
and necromantic magic.
%%%%
ring of magical power

This ring increases its wearer's reserves of magical power.
%%%%
ring of poison resistance

This ring provides protection from the effects of poisons and venom.
%%%%
ring of protection

This ring either protects its wearer from harm or makes them more
vulnerable to injury, to a degree dependent on its power.
%%%%
ring of protection from cold

This ring provides protection from cold.
%%%%
ring of protection from fire

This ring provides protection from heat and fire.
%%%%
ring of protection from magic

This ring increases its wearer's resistance to hostile enchantments.
%%%%
ring of regeneration

This wonderful ring greatly increases the recuperative powers of its
wearer, but also considerably speeds his or her metabolism while doing
so.
%%%%
ring of see invisible

This ring allows its wearer to see those things hidden from view by
magic.
%%%%
ring of slaying

This ring increases or decreases the hand-to-hand and missile combat
skills of its wearer.
%%%%
ring of strength

This ring increases or decreases the physical strength of its wearer,
to a degree dependent on its power.
%%%%
ring of sustain abilities

This ring protects its wearer from the loss of their strength,
dexterity and intelligence.
%%%%
ring of sustenance

This ring provides energy to its wearer, so that they need eat less
often.
%%%%
ring of teleport control

This ring allows its wearer to control the destination of any
teleportation, although without perfect accuracy.  Trying to teleport
into a solid object will result in a random teleportation, at least in
the case of a normal teleportation.  Also be wary that controlled
teleports will contaminate the subject with residual magical energy.
%%%%
ring of teleportation

This ring occasionally exerts its power to randomly translocate its
wearer to another place, and can be deliberately activated for the
same effect.
%%%%
ring of wizardry

This ring increases the ability of its wearer to use magical spells.
%%%%
robe

A cloth robe.
%%%%
rod of demonology

This rod contains spells of summoning, some of which can unleash demons
unto this unsuspecting world.
%%%%
rod of destruction

This rod contains spells of mayhem and destruction.
%%%%
rod of discovery

This rod contains spells which reveal various aspects of an explorer's
surroundings to them.
%%%%
rod of smiting

This rod allows its wielder to smite foes from afar.
%%%%
rod of striking

This rod allows its wielder to strike foes from afar with force bolts.
%%%%
rod of summoning

This rod contains spells of summoning.
%%%%
rod of venom

This rod contains offensive and defensive spells of poison.
%%%%
rod of warding

This rod contains spells designed to repel one's enemies.
%%%%
royal jelly

A particularly rich and golden gelatinous thing.
# A lump of the magical substance produced by giant bees to be fed to
# their queens.
%%%%
rune of zot

A talisman which allows entry into Zot's domain.
%%%%
sabre

A sword with a medium length slashing blade.
%%%%
sausage

An elongated lump of low-grade gristle, entrails and cereal products
encased in an intestine. Yum!
%%%%
scale mail

A leather suit covered in little metal plates.
%%%%
scimitar

A long sword with a curved blade.
%%%%
scroll of acquirement

This wonderful scroll causes the creation of a valuable item to appear
before the reader. It is especially treasured by specialist magicians,
as they can use it to obtain the powerful spells of their specialty.
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scroll of blinking

This scroll allows its reader to teleport a short distance, with
precise control.  Be wary that controlled teleports will cause the
subject to become contaminated with magical energy.
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scroll of curse armour

This scroll places a curse on a piece of armour.
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scroll of curse weapon

This scroll places a curse on a weapon.
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scroll of detect curse

This scroll allows you to detect the presence of cursed items among
your possessions.
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scroll of enchant armour

This scroll places an enchantment on a piece of armour. Most armour
can only be enchanted to +2, except for body armour and bardings which
can be enchanted to +8. Using the scroll on well-enchanted items may
not work.

It can also be used to enchant the hides of certain exotic creatures.
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scroll of enchant weapon i

This scroll places an enchantment on the wielded weapon or stack of missiles,
making it more accurate in combat. It may fail to affect weapons or ammunition
already heavily enchanted, and will only enchant them up to +9.
When used on ammunition this will also decrease the chances of missiles
breaking upon impact.
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scroll of enchant weapon ii

This scroll places an enchantment on the wielded weapon or stack of missiles,
making it inflict greater damage in combat. It may fail to affect weapons or
ammunition already heavily enchanted, and will only enchant them up to +9.
When used on ammunition this will also decrease the chances of missiles
breaking upon impact.
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scroll of enchant weapon iii

This scroll enchants the wielded weapon or stack of missiles to be far more
effective in combat. Although it can be used in the creation of especially
enchanted weapons, it may fail to affect those already heavily enchanted, and
only allows enchantment up to +9.
When used on ammunition this will also decrease the chances of missiles
breaking upon impact.
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scroll of fear

This scroll causes great fear in those who see the one who reads it.
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scroll of fog

This scroll surrounds the reader with a dense cloud of fog.
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scroll of holy word

This scroll calls on the powers of Heaven to cause great damage to any
nearby unholy creature - including you!
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scroll of identify

This useful magic scroll allows you to determine the properties of any
object.
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scroll of immolation

Small writing on the back of the scroll reads: "Warning: contents
under pressure. May be harmful to the reader."
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scroll of magic mapping

This scroll reveals the nearby surroundings of one who reads it.

It is not strong enough to see the interior of rooms sealed with
secret doors; one needs Traps and Doors skill for that.
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scroll of noise

This prank scroll, often slipped into a wizard's backpack by a devious
apprentice, causes a loud noise. It is not otherwise noted for its
usefulness.
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scroll of paper

Apart from a label, this scroll is blank.
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scroll of random uselessness

It is easy to be blinded to the essential uselessness of this scroll
by the sense of achievement you get from getting it to work at all.
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scroll of recharging

This scroll restores the charges of any magical wand or rod chosen by
its reader, and can also be used to increase the damage dealt by weapons
of electrocution.
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scroll of remove curse

Reading this scroll removes curses from the items you are using.
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scroll of summoning

This scroll opens a conduit to the Abyss and draws a terrible beast to
this world.
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scroll of teleportation

Reading the words on this scroll translocates you to a random
position.
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scroll of torment

This scroll calls on the powers of Hell to inflict great pain on any
nearby creature - including you!
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scroll of vorpalise weapon

This scroll enchants the wielded weapon so as to make it far more effective
at inflicting harm on its wielder's enemies. Using it on a weapon already
affected by some kind of permanent branding is not advised. On the
other hand, the scroll can make permanent the temporary branding of
weapons obtained from some spells.
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scroll of vulnerability

This scroll cancels all magical enchantments from the reader and from
beings in the vicinity. Also, the magical resistances of the reader and
nearby beings are halved for a short duration. The latter effect does
not apply to beings fully immune to magic.
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scroll of silence

This scroll eliminates all sound near the reader. This makes reading
scrolls, casting spells, praying or yelling in the reader's vicinity
impossible. (Applies to reader too, of course.) This silence will not
hide your presence, since its oppressive, unnatural effect will almost
certainly alert any living creature that something is very wrong.
Silence starts out with a radius covering half the normal vision range,
which will then shrink, eventually covering only the reader, before 
the effect times out.
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scythe

A farm implement, usually unsuited to combat.
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shield

A piece of metal, to be strapped on one's arm. It is cumbersome to
wear, and slightly slows the rate at which you may attack.
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short sword

A sword with a short, slashing blade.
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skeleton

A decaying skeleton.
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slice of pizza

A slice of pizza; a flatbread with tomato sauce, mozarella di bufala,
and basil.
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sling

A piece of cloth and leather for launching stones, which do a small
amount of damage on impact. Unlike with other launchers, wearing a shield does not slow down its rate of fire.
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sling bullet

A small heavy projectile made of lead. It can be fired from a sling. They are more effective as ammunition than simple stones, and can also come with various enchantments.
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snozzcumber

A repulsive cucumber-shaped vegetable.
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spear

A long stick with a pointy blade on one end, to be held or thrown.
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spiked flail

A flail with large spikes on the metal lump.
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splint mail

A suit made of splints of metal.
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staff of air

This staff increases the power of air spells cast by its wielder.
It also protects the wielder from lightning and in turn may shock
those struck by it.
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staff of channeling

This staff allows its caster to channel ambient magical energy for his
or her own purposes.
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staff of cold

This staff increases the power of ice spells cast by its wielder, and
protects him or her from the effects of cold. It can freeze those
struck by it.
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staff of conjuration

This staff increases the power of conjurations cast by its wielder.
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staff of death

This staff increases the power of necromantic spells cast by its
wielder. It can cause great pain in those living souls its wielder
strikes.
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staff of earth

This staff increases the power of earth spells cast by its wielder. It
can crush those struck by it.
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staff of enchantment

This staff increases the power of enchantments cast by its wielder.
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staff of energy

This staff allows its wielder to cast magical spells without hungering
as a result.
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staff of fire

This staff increases the power of fire spells cast by its wielder, and
protects him or her from the effects of heat and fire. It can burn
those struck by it.
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staff of poison

This staff increases the power of poisoning spells cast by its
wielder, and protects him or her from the effects of poison. It can
poison those struck by it.
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staff of power

This staff provides a reservoir of magical power to its wielder.
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staff of summoning

This staff increases the power of summonings cast by its wielder.
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staff of wizardry

This staff significantly increases the ability of its wielder to use
magical spells.
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steam dragon armour

A magical armour, made from the scales of a steam-breathing
dragon. Although unlike the armour made from the scales of some larger
dragons it does not provide its wearer with much in the way of special
magical protection, it is extremely light and as supple as cloth.
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steam dragon hide

The soft and supple scaly skin of a steam dragon. I suppose you could
wear it if you really wanted to.
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stone

A stone. It can be thrown by hand or fired with a sling.
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stone of earth elementals

A magical device for summoning earth elementals. It is rather
unreliable, and usually requires several attempts to function
correctly. Using it carries an element of risk, which is reduced if
one is skilled in the appropriate elemental magic.
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storm dragon armour

A magical armour made from the scales of a lightning-breathing
dragon. It is heavier than most dragon scale armours, but gives its
wearer great resistance to electrical discharges.
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storm dragon hide

The hide of a storm dragon, covered in extremely hard blue scales. I
suppose you could wear it if you really wanted to.
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strawberry

A small but delicious red fruit.
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sultana

A humble raisin.
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swamp dragon armour

A magical armour made from the scales of a swamp dragon. It confers
resistance to poison on its wearer.
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# Produces "The slimy skin" if you can't smell and "The slimy, smelly
# skin" if you can smell.
swamp dragon hide

The slimy{{
if you.can_smell() then
    return ", smelly"
else
    return ""
end
}} skin of a swamp-dwelling dragon. I suppose you could wear it if you really wanted to.
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throwing net

A throwing net as used by gladiators. {{
if you.race() == "Halfling"
   or you.race() == "Kobold"
   or you.race() == "Spriggan"
then
    return "Unfortunately, it is too large and awkward for you to use."
else
    return ""
end
}}
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tome of destruction

An extremely powerful but unpredictable book of wild magic.
Warning: Reading may be hazardous to you or your surroundings!
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trident

A hafted weapon with three points at one end.
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triple sword

A magical weapon with three great razor-sharp blades.
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troll hide

The stiff and knobbly hide of a troll.  I suppose you could wear it if
you really wanted to.
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troll leather armour

A magical armour, made from the stiff and knobbly skin of a common
troll. It magically regenerates its wearer's flesh at a fairly slow
rate (unless already a troll).
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wand of cold

A magical device which throws great bolts of cold.
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wand of confusion

A magical device which induces confusion and bewilderment in a target
creature.
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wand of digging

A magical device which drills tunnels through unworked rock.
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wand of disintegration

A magical device which disrupts the physical structure of anything but
the hardest walls -- even rigid statues, to say nothing of flesh.
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wand of draining

A magical device which throws a bolt of negative energy which drains
the life essences of living creatures, but is useless against the
undead.
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wand of enslavement

A magical device which causes slavish obedience in a creature.
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wand of fire

A magical device which throws great bolts of fire.
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wand of fireball

A magical device which throws exploding blasts of flame.
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wand of flame

A magical device which throws little bits of flame.
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wand of frost

A magical device which throws little bits of frost.
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wand of hasting

A magical device which casts enchantments to speed up the actions of a
creature at which it is directed.
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wand of healing

A magical device which can heal a creature's wounds.
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wand of invisibility

A magical device which hides a creature from the view of others.
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wand of lightning

A magical device which throws great bolts of lightning.
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wand of magic darts

A magical device which throws small bolts of destructive energy.
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wand of paralysis

A magical device which can render a creature immobile.
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wand of polymorph other

A magical device which causes a creature to be transmogrified into
another form. It is especially effective against shape-changing
creatures. It doesn't work on you, so don't even try.
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wand of random effects

A magical device which can produce a variety of effects.
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wand of slowing

A magical device which casts enchantments to slow down the actions of
a creature at which it is directed.
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wand of teleportation

A magical device which causes a creature to be randomly translocated.
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war axe

An axe intended for hand to hand combat.
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whip

A whip.
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wizard hat

A conical cloth hat.
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young poisoner's handbook

A book of magic spells.
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