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+=begin comment
+*** The skill descriptions here are mere copies of the
+*** skill messages in the server archetypes.
+*** Update them in arch/ first, then here.
+=end
+=encoding utf-8
 =head1 Skills
 =head1 Description
 Instead of gaining experience for basically just killing monsters (and
 whether the shopkeeper likes you. Elf shopkeepers will like elf players.
 =head2 bowyer
 You can identify missile weapons and missiles such as arrows, bolts and
-bows.  One can also create special bows and arrows from other ingredients
+bows. One can also create special bows and arrows from other ingredients
 using the bowyer skill like the L<alchemy skill|skill_description/alchemy>
 skill and a B<workbench> L<$ARCH/workbench.x11>
 (you just have to find out a recipe).
 =head2 clawing
 if you walk in them, or it prevents you from falling into a pit.
 =head2 summoning
 You can cast spells related to the B<summoning> school of wizardry, which
-mostly summon monsters, bullet walls and similar things.  This skill
+mostly summon monsters, bullet walls and similar things. This skill
 may be acquired either through the use of an appropriate B<talisman> or
 learned via a L<skill scroll>.
 The most basic spells you might want to get is 'summon pet monster'
 and 'charm monsters'. Look in the L<Spellbook|spellbook> if you got
 the spells and read their description.
 =head2 pyromancy
 You can cast spells related to the B<pyromancy> (fire) school of
-wizardry.  This skill may be acquired either through the use of an
+wizardry. This skill may be acquired either through the use of an
 appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a L<skill scroll>.
 The first spell would be 'burning hands' which casts a cone of fire which
 burns your enemies. It becomes stronger with your pyromancy level.
 =head2 evocation
 You can cast spells related to the B<evocation> (mostly cold magic)
-school of wizardry.  This skill may be acquired either through the use of
+school of wizardry. This skill may be acquired either through the use of
 an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a L<skill scroll>.
 The spell you should start with is 'icestorm' which casts a cone
 of ice which freezes your enemies. It becomes stronger with your evocation level.
 =head2 sorcery
 You can cast spells related to the B<sorcery> (identify, town portal and
-other meta-spells) school of wizardry.  This skill may be acquired either
+other meta-spells) school of wizardry. This skill may be acquired either
 through the use of an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a B<skill
 scroll>.
 Sorcery has many utility spells, like 'identify', 'town portal' (making portals
 between two points in the world) and also attack spells like 'spark shower'
 For a more detailed documentation look in the L<jeweler skill documentation|jeweler_skill>.
 =head2 jumping
 You can "skip" over one, two or three spaces in the selected
-direction.  Distance depends on weight carried, L<strength|stat_Str> and
+direction. Distance depends on weight carried, L<strength|stat_Str> and
 L<dexterity|stat_Dex> of the user. This skill may also be used as an
 attack.
 =head2 karate
 without this skill. B<Note:> You can't gain experience in this skill. Having
 this skill is enough to move faster.
 =head2 literacy
-You can identify books and scrolls that you hold.  Since scrolls are
+With this skill you can identify books and scrolls in your inventory,
-currently always identified, this is not the greatest of skills.
+giving you more experience that you can invest into identifying higher
+level books and scrolls.
+Literacy is also required to read books and scrolls, and to learn new
+spells and skills from books and scrolls.
 =head2 lockpicking
 You may "pick locks" (open doors). You need to have readied some
 B<lockpicks> to use this skill.
 =head2 meditation
-Player can regain mana/hp at an accelerated rate by C<use_skill meditation>,
+Player can regain mana/hp at an accelerated rate by C<use_skill
-the L<skill_description/praying> skill. Player must first strip
+meditation>. Player must first strip off encumbering armour however. This
-off encumbering armour however. This skill is only available to the "monk"
+skill is only available to the "monk" character class.
-character class.
 =head2 one handed weapons
 You can use one-handed hand-held weapons (e.g. B<shortsword>, B<dagger>,
 B<mace>, etc). Wield and ready the weapon by applying it and use the fire and
 direction keys.
 =head2 two handed weapons
 You can use two-handed hand-held weapons (e.g. B<longsword>, B<club>, etc).
 Wield and ready the weapon by applying it and use the fire and direction keys.
 =head2 missile weapons
-The user is capabale of making attacks with ranged weapons (eg bow, crossbow).
+The user is capable of making attacks with ranged weapons (eg bow, crossbow).
 Fire arrows by applying a bow and using the fire and direction keys. To fire
 specific arrows to kill a monster that is weak against a certain arrow, mark
 this arrow and fire.
 =head2 mountaineer
 traps, or actively used when in vicinity of a trap. To use it, fire into
 any direction.
 =head2 disarm traps
-You can disarm previously discovered traps (for example, with the B<find traps> skill).
+You can disarm previously discovered traps (for example, with the B<find
+traps> skill).
+=head2 mining
+You know how to use a pickaxe to extract minerals from veins. You can also use
+spells of the mining spell school. For instance the I<detect mineral> spell.
 =head2 sense curse
-You can detect whether items that you hold are B<cursed> by firing in any
+You can detect whether items in your inventory or on the floor are
-direction while this skill is readied.
+B<cursed> by using this skill.
 =head2 sense magic
-You can detect whether items that you hold are B<magic> by firing in any
+You can detect whether items in your inventory or on the floor are
-direction while this skill is readied.
+B<magic> by using this skill.
 =head2 singing
-You may pacify hostile monsters with this area attack skill.  Certain
+You may pacify hostile monsters with this area attack skill (it is
-kinds of monsters are immune. Success depends on user's level and her
+directionless and affects the area around you - the higher the skill,
-L<charisma|stat_Cha> vs. the monster's L<intelligence|stat_Int> and level.
+the larger the area). Certain kinds of monsters are immune. Success
+depends on user's level and her L<charisma|stat_Cha> vs. the monster's
+L<intelligence|stat_Int> and level.
 Singing is a good companion skill for the L<oratory
 skill|skill_description/oratory>: first you pacify creates using singing,
 then you can orate them, convincing them if your cause. It is a useful
 skill when monsters are overwhelming you, too.
 =head2 smithery
 You can identify arms and armour that you hold, and, with the help of a
-B<forge>, can even create weapons using the alchemy skill.
+B<forge>, can even create weapons using this skill.
 =head2 stealing
 You can take items from the inventory of NPCs, monsters and maybe other
 players.
 those things.
 =head2 throwing
 You can throw items at monsters. To do this, fire at a monster with this skill
-readied. You can chose what to throw by marking an item, if you do not chose an
+readied. You can chose what to throw by marking an item.
-item, an item from your inventory is randomly picked and thrown unless the item
-is locked.
-ERROR: Randomly?
 =head2 use magic item
 You can use magic items like rods/wands/horns. The level of experience
 influences how powerful the spells are you can evoke from the
 rod/wand/horn.
 =head2 woodsman
 While the skill is readied, the possessor will move faster through
-"wooded" terrain (B<forest>, B<grasslands>, B<brush>, B<jungle>, etc.)
+"wooded" terrain (B<forest>, B<grasslands>, B<brush>, B<jungle>, etc.).
+Woodsmen can also craft various items useful to their skill.
 =head2 inscription
-You can inscribe scrolls with a text. This is useful to create messages,
+You can inscribe empty scrolls and books with a text. This is useful to
-especially via the Imperial Post Office (IPO).
+create messages, especially via the Imperial Post Office (IPO).
-You can also rewrite spell scrolls with a previously known spell. You
+You can also write spell scrolls with a spell known to you. You need
-need L<mana|stat_mana>, time and an old scroll. Backfire effects are
+L<mana|stat_mana>, time and an old scroll for that. Backfire effects are
 possible. Only available as a 'writing pen'.
-How to rewrite a mail scroll/books etc.:
+How to write into a mail scroll/books etc.:
    mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu
    use_skill inscription <your message goes here>
 How to rewrite a spell scroll:
    mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu
    cast <spell>          # prepare the spell you want to write
    use_skill inscription # write the spell on the scroll
-The scroll on which you want to write has to be much lower than your inscription
-level, otherwise you may accidentally read the scroll and cast the spell inside it.
-If you succeed, the scroll will be a scroll of the spell you chose and your level of
+If you succeed, the scroll will be a scroll of the spell you chose and
-inscription as its level. Hence, you don't need to be that level in the spell skill
+your level of inscription as its level. Hence, you don't need to be that
-to write higher level spellscrolls.
+level in the spell skill to write higher level spellscrolls.
 Caution: Magic spell writing can be risky to one's health. There can be
 some negative effects if one fails to write a spell scroll. The most
 benign is that one becomes confused for a short time. Other effects are
 more severe and can even be dangerous.
 You can do a "bare-handed attack" and splash the opponent with acid using this
 skill. Attacking is done by running into the opponent. This is a unique skill
 that can only be used by acidborns.
 =head2 poison nail
-TODO: Add goblins and think about the name goblin.
 You can do a "bare-handed attack" and inject poison into the opponent with
 this skill readied. Attacking is done by running into the opponent. This is a
 unique skill that can only be used by goblins.

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