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		3	*** The skill descriptions here are mere copies of the
		4	*** skill messages in the server archetypes.
		5	*** Update them in arch/ first, then here.
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		9	=encoding utf-8
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1	=head1 Skills	11	=head1 Skills
2		12
3	=head1 Description	13	=head1 Description
4		14
5	Instead of gaining experience for basically just killing monsters (and	15	Instead of gaining experience for basically just killing monsters (and
53	whether the shopkeeper likes you. Elf shopkeepers will like elf players.	63	whether the shopkeeper likes you. Elf shopkeepers will like elf players.
54		64
55	=head2 bowyer	65	=head2 bowyer
56		66
57	You can identify missile weapons and missiles such as arrows, bolts and	67	You can identify missile weapons and missiles such as arrows, bolts and
58	bows. One can also create special bows and arrows from other ingredients	68	bows. One can also create special bows and arrows from other ingredients
59	using the bowyer skill like the L<alchemy skill\|skill_description/alchemy>	69	using the bowyer skill like the L<alchemy skill\|skill_description/alchemy>
60	skill and a B<workbench> L<$ARCH/workbench.x11>	70	skill and a B<workbench> L<$ARCH/workbench.x11>
61	(you just have to find out a recipe).	71	(you just have to find out a recipe).
62		72
63	=head2 clawing	73	=head2 clawing
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75	if you walk in them, or it prevents you from falling into a pit.	85	if you walk in them, or it prevents you from falling into a pit.
76		86
77	=head2 summoning	87	=head2 summoning
78		88
79	You can cast spells related to the B<summoning> school of wizardry, which	89	You can cast spells related to the B<summoning> school of wizardry, which
80	mostly summon monsters, bullet walls and similar things. This skill	90	mostly summon monsters, bullet walls and similar things. This skill
81	may be acquired either through the use of an appropriate B<talisman> or	91	may be acquired either through the use of an appropriate B<talisman> or
82	learned via a L<skill scroll>.	92	learned via a L<skill scroll>.
83		93
84	The most basic spells you might want to get is 'summon pet monster'	94	The most basic spells you might want to get is 'summon pet monster'
85	and 'charm monsters'. Look in the L<Spellbook\|spellbook> if you got	95	and 'charm monsters'. Look in the L<Spellbook\|spellbook> if you got
86	the spells and read their description.	96	the spells and read their description.
87		97
88	=head2 pyromancy	98	=head2 pyromancy
89		99
90	You can cast spells related to the B<pyromancy> (fire) school of	100	You can cast spells related to the B<pyromancy> (fire) school of
91	wizardry. This skill may be acquired either through the use of an	101	wizardry. This skill may be acquired either through the use of an
92	appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a L<skill scroll>.	102	appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a L<skill scroll>.
93		103
94	The first spell would be 'burning hands' which casts a cone of fire which	104	The first spell would be 'burning hands' which casts a cone of fire which
95	burns your enemies. It becomes stronger with your pyromancy level.	105	burns your enemies. It becomes stronger with your pyromancy level.
96		106
97	=head2 evocation	107	=head2 evocation
98		108
99	You can cast spells related to the B<evocation> (mostly cold magic)	109	You can cast spells related to the B<evocation> (mostly cold magic)
100	school of wizardry. This skill may be acquired either through the use of	110	school of wizardry. This skill may be acquired either through the use of
101	an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a L<skill scroll>.	111	an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a L<skill scroll>.
102		112
103	The spell you should start with is 'icestorm' which casts a cone	113	The spell you should start with is 'icestorm' which casts a cone
104	of ice which freezes your enemies. It becomes stronger with your evocation level.	114	of ice which freezes your enemies. It becomes stronger with your evocation level.
105		115
106	=head2 sorcery	116	=head2 sorcery
107		117
108	You can cast spells related to the B<sorcery> (identify, town portal and	118	You can cast spells related to the B<sorcery> (identify, town portal and
109	other meta-spells) school of wizardry. This skill may be acquired either	119	other meta-spells) school of wizardry. This skill may be acquired either
110	through the use of an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a B<skill	120	through the use of an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a B<skill
111	scroll>.	121	scroll>.
112		122
113	Sorcery has many utility spells, like 'identify', 'town portal' (making portals	123	Sorcery has many utility spells, like 'identify', 'town portal' (making portals
114	between two points in the world) and also attack spells like 'spark shower'	124	between two points in the world) and also attack spells like 'spark shower'
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138	For a more detailed documentation look in the L<jeweler skill documentation\|jeweler_skill>.	148	For a more detailed documentation look in the L<jeweler skill documentation\|jeweler_skill>.
139		149
140	=head2 jumping	150	=head2 jumping
141		151
142	You can "skip" over one, two or three spaces in the selected	152	You can "skip" over one, two or three spaces in the selected
143	direction. Distance depends on weight carried, L<strength\|stat_Str> and	153	direction. Distance depends on weight carried, L<strength\|stat_Str> and
144	L<dexterity\|stat_Dex> of the user. This skill may also be used as an	154	L<dexterity\|stat_Dex> of the user. This skill may also be used as an
145	attack.	155	attack.
146		156
147	=head2 karate	157	=head2 karate
148		158
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156	without this skill. B<Note:> You can't gain experience in this skill. Having	166	without this skill. B<Note:> You can't gain experience in this skill. Having
157	this skill is enough to move faster.	167	this skill is enough to move faster.
158		168
159	=head2 literacy	169	=head2 literacy
160		170
161	You can identify books and scrolls that you hold. Since scrolls are	171	With this skill you can identify books and scrolls in your inventory,
162	currently always identified, this is not the greatest of skills.	172	giving you more experience that you can invest into identifying higher
		173	level books and scrolls.
		174
		175	Literacy is also required to read books and scrolls, and to learn new
		176	spells and skills from books and scrolls.
163		177
164	=head2 lockpicking	178	=head2 lockpicking
165		179
166	You may "pick locks" (open doors). You need to have readied some	180	You may "pick locks" (open doors). You need to have readied some
167	B<lockpicks> to use this skill.	181	B<lockpicks> to use this skill.
168		182
169	=head2 meditation	183	=head2 meditation
170		184
171	Player can regain mana/hp at an accelerated rate by C<use_skill meditation>,	185	Player can regain mana/hp at an accelerated rate by C<use_skill
172	the L<skill_description/praying> skill. Player must first strip	186	meditation>. Player must first strip off encumbering armour however. This
173	off encumbering armour however. This skill is only available to the "monk"	187	skill is only available to the "monk" character class.
174	character class.
175		188
176	=head2 one handed weapons	189	=head2 one handed weapons
177		190
178	You can use one-handed hand-held weapons (e.g. B<shortsword>, B<dagger>,	191	You can use one-handed hand-held weapons (e.g. B<shortsword>, B<dagger>,
179	B<mace>, etc). Wield and ready the weapon by applying it and use the fire and	192	B<mace>, etc). Wield and ready the weapon by applying it and use the fire and
180	direction keys.	193	direction keys.
181		194
182	=head2 two handed weapons	195	=head2 two handed weapons
183		196
184	You can use two-handed hand-held weapons (e.g. B<longsword>, B<club>, etc).	197	You can use two-handed hand-held weapons (e.g. B<longsword>, B<club>, etc).
185	Wield and ready the weapon by applying it and use the fire and direction keys.	198	Wield and ready the weapon by applying it and use the fire and direction keys.
186		199
187	=head2 missile weapons	200	=head2 missile weapons
188		201
189	The user is capabale of making attacks with ranged weapons (eg bow, crossbow).	202	The user is capable of making attacks with ranged weapons (eg bow, crossbow).
190	Fire arrows by applying a bow and using the fire and direction keys. To fire	203	Fire arrows by applying a bow and using the fire and direction keys. To fire
191	specific arrows to kill a monster that is weak against a certain arrow, mark	204	specific arrows to kill a monster that is weak against a certain arrow, mark
192	this arrow and fire.	205	this arrow and fire.
193		206
194	=head2 mountaineer	207	=head2 mountaineer
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212		225
213	=head2 praying	226	=head2 praying
214		227
215	The praying skill allows you to cast "cleric" spells. In addition, this	228	The praying skill allows you to cast "cleric" spells. In addition, this
216	skill may be used to accelerate the accumulation of grace points by	229	skill may be used to accelerate the accumulation of grace points by
217	praying (see L<How do I pray?\|how_tp_pray>. This skill may be either	230	praying. This skill may be either learned (e.g. using a L<skill scroll>)
218	learned (e.g. using a L<skill scroll>) or acquired through the use of a	231	or acquired through the use of a B<holy symbol>.
219	B<holy symbol>.	232
		233	Since praying can keep your character busy for a while, it is best to
		234	C<ready_skill praying>, and then keep firing into any direction. That way,
		235	you can instantly stop praying when something unexpected shows up.
		236
		237	One of the best praying spells to start with is the 'holy word' spell and
		238	later, if you find it, the 'banishment' spell, which is much stronger.
220		239
221	One of the best spells to start with is the 'holy word' spell and later,	240	One of the best spells to start with is the 'holy word' spell and later,
222	if you find it, the 'banishment' spell, which is much stronger.	241	if you find it, the 'banishment' spell, which is much stronger.
223		242
224	=head2 punching	243	=head2 punching
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234	traps, or actively used when in vicinity of a trap. To use it, fire into	253	traps, or actively used when in vicinity of a trap. To use it, fire into
235	any direction.	254	any direction.
236		255
237	=head2 disarm traps	256	=head2 disarm traps
238		257
239	You can disarm previously discovered traps (for example, with the B<find traps> skill).	258	You can disarm previously discovered traps (for example, with the B<find
		259	traps> skill).
		260
		261	=head2 mining
		262
		263	You know how to use a pickaxe to extract minerals from veins. You can also use
		264	spells of the mining spell school. For instance the I<detect mineral> spell.
240		265
241	=head2 sense curse	266	=head2 sense curse
242		267
243	You can detect whether items that you hold are B<cursed> by firing in any	268	You can detect whether items in your inventory or on the floor are
244	direction while this skill is readied.	269	B<cursed> by using this skill.
245		270
246	=head2 sense magic	271	=head2 sense magic
247		272
248	You can detect whether items that you hold are B<magic> by firing in any	273	You can detect whether items in your inventory or on the floor are
249	direction while this skill is readied.	274	B<magic> by using this skill.
250		275
251	=head2 singing	276	=head2 singing
252		277
253	You may pacify hostile monsters with this area attack skill. Certain	278	You may pacify hostile monsters with this area attack skill (it is
254	kinds of monsters are immune. Success depends on user's level and her	279	directionless and affects the area around you - the higher the skill,
255	L<charisma\|stat_Cha> vs. the monster's L<intelligence\|stat_Int> and level.	280	the larger the area). Certain kinds of monsters are immune. Success
		281	depends on user's level and her L<charisma\|stat_Cha> vs. the monster's
		282	L<intelligence\|stat_Int> and level.
256		283
257	Singing is a good companion skill for the L<oratory	284	Singing is a good companion skill for the L<oratory
258	skill\|skill_description/oratory>: first you pacify creates using singing,	285	skill\|skill_description/oratory>: first you pacify creates using singing,
259	then you can orate them, convincing them if your cause. It is a useful	286	then you can orate them, convincing them if your cause. It is a useful
260	skill when monsters are overwhelming you, too.	287	skill when monsters are overwhelming you, too.
261		288
262	=head2 smithery	289	=head2 smithery
263		290
264	You can identify arms and armour that you hold, and, with the help of a	291	You can identify arms and armour that you hold, and, with the help of a
265	B<forge>, can even create weapons using the alchemy skill.	292	B<forge>, can even create weapons using this skill.
266		293
267	=head2 stealing	294	=head2 stealing
268		295
269	You can take items from the inventory of NPCs, monsters and maybe other	296	You can take items from the inventory of NPCs, monsters and maybe other
270	players.	297	players.
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276	those things.	303	those things.
277		304
278	=head2 throwing	305	=head2 throwing
279		306
280	You can throw items at monsters. To do this, fire at a monster with this skill	307	You can throw items at monsters. To do this, fire at a monster with this skill
281	readied. You can chose what to throw by marking an item, if you do not chose an	308	readied. You can chose what to throw by marking an item.
282	item, an item from your inventory is randomly picked and thrown unless the item
283	is locked.
284
285	ERROR: Randomly?
286		309
287	=head2 use magic item	310	=head2 use magic item
288		311
289	You can use magic items like rods/wands/horns. The level of experience	312	You can use magic items like rods/wands/horns. The level of experience
290	influences how powerful the spells are you can evoke from the	313	influences how powerful the spells are you can evoke from the
291	rod/wand/horn.	314	rod/wand/horn.
292		315
293	=head2 woodsman	316	=head2 woodsman
294		317
295	While the skill is readied, the possessor will move faster through	318	While the skill is readied, the possessor will move faster through
296	"wooded" terrain (B<forest>, B<grasslands>, B<brush>, B<jungle>, etc.)	319	"wooded" terrain (B<forest>, B<grasslands>, B<brush>, B<jungle>, etc.).
		320
		321	Woodsmen can also craft various items useful to their skill.
297		322
298	=head2 inscription	323	=head2 inscription
299		324
300	You can inscribe scrolls with a text. This is useful to create messages,	325	You can inscribe empty scrolls and books with a text. This is useful to
301	especially via the Imperial Post Office (IPO).	326	create messages, especially via the Imperial Post Office (IPO).
302		327
303	You can also rewrite spell scrolls with a previously known spell. You	328	You can also write spell scrolls with a spell known to you. You need
304	need L<mana\|stat_mana>, time and an old scroll. Backfire effects are	329	L<mana\|stat_mana>, time and an old scroll for that. Backfire effects are
305	possible. Only available as a 'writing pen'.	330	possible. Only available as a 'writing pen'.
306		331
307	How to rewrite a mail scroll/books etc.:	332	How to write into a mail scroll/books etc.:
308		333
309	mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu	334	mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu
310	use_skill inscription <your message goes here>	335	use_skill inscription <your message goes here>
311		336
312	How to rewrite a spell scroll:	337	How to rewrite a spell scroll:
313		338
314	mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu	339	mark <name of scroll> # or use the menu
315	cast <spell> # prepare the spell you want to write	340	cast <spell> # prepare the spell you want to write
316	use_skill inscription # write the spell on the scroll	341	use_skill inscription # write the spell on the scroll
317		342
318	The scroll on which you want to write has to be much lower than your inscription
319	level, otherwise you may accidentally read the scroll and cast the spell inside it.
320	If you succeed, the scroll will be a scroll of the spell you chose and your level of	343	If you succeed, the scroll will be a scroll of the spell you chose and
321	inscription as its level. Hence, you don't need to be that level in the spell skill	344	your level of inscription as its level. Hence, you don't need to be that
322	to write higher level spellscrolls.	345	level in the spell skill to write higher level spellscrolls.
323		346
324	Caution: Magic spell writing can be risky to one's health. There can be	347	Caution: Magic spell writing can be risky to one's health. There can be
325	some negative effects if one fails to write a spell scroll. The most	348	some negative effects if one fails to write a spell scroll. The most
326	benign is that one becomes confused for a short time. Other effects are	349	benign is that one becomes confused for a short time. Other effects are
327	more severe and can even be dangerous.	350	more severe and can even be dangerous.
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343	You can do a "bare-handed attack" and splash the opponent with acid using this	366	You can do a "bare-handed attack" and splash the opponent with acid using this
344	skill. Attacking is done by running into the opponent. This is a unique skill	367	skill. Attacking is done by running into the opponent. This is a unique skill
345	that can only be used by acidborns.	368	that can only be used by acidborns.
346		369
347	=head2 poison nail	370	=head2 poison nail
348
349	TODO: Add goblins and think about the name goblin.
350		371
351	You can do a "bare-handed attack" and inject poison into the opponent with	372	You can do a "bare-handed attack" and inject poison into the opponent with
352	this skill readied. Attacking is done by running into the opponent. This is a	373	this skill readied. Attacking is done by running into the opponent. This is a
353	unique skill that can only be used by goblins.	374	unique skill that can only be used by goblins.
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