--- deliantra/Deliantra-Client/pod/skill_help.pod	2006/08/13 01:44:25	1.1
+++ deliantra/Deliantra-Client/pod/skill_help.pod	2006/08/14 01:54:09	1.5
@@ -49,9 +49,10 @@
 
 =head2 alchemy
 
-You can identify potions, containers, and different kinds of ore and mineral,
-mix potions and create other stuff (such as gold, weapons, deadly monsters
-killing him/her etc.) from other ingredients using a cauldron.
+You can identify potions, containers, and different kinds of ore and
+mineral, mix potions and create other stuff (such as gold, weapons, deadly
+monsters killing him/her etc.) from other ingredients using a cauldron
+(L<$ARCH/misc/Container/cauldron.base.111.png>).
 
 To identify alchemy stuff you have to stand over it or have it in your inventory and
 issue the command C<use_skill alchemy>. The alchemy items will be identified. Some might
@@ -91,37 +92,51 @@
 
 You can identify missile weapons and missiles such as arrows, bolts and bows.
 One can also create special bows and arrows from other ingredients using the
-alchemy skill and a B<workbench>.
+bowyer skill like the L<alchemy skill|skill_description/alchemy> skill and a B<workbench>
+(you just have to find out a receip)
 
 =head2 clawing
 
 You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's B<Str>
 and level. With time, one can have different claws such as fire claws or
-electric claws. An elemental residue from the dragon guild is required.
+electric claws. An elemental residue from the dragon guild is required
+to change this. The dragon guild can be found in scorn.
 
 =head2 levitation
 
 You can levitate (fly low) at will. Using the skill first makes you
 levitate, and at the second time returns you to the earth.
+Levitation can be useful to fly over water streams that move you
+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
 may be acquired either through the use of an appropriate B<talisman> or
-learned via a B<skill scroll>.
+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
-appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a B<skill scroll>.
+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
-an appropriate B<talisman> or learned via a B<skill scroll>.
+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
 
@@ -130,6 +145,10 @@
 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'
+and 'steambolt'.
+
 =head2 flame touch
 
 You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's
@@ -138,9 +157,11 @@
 
 =head2 hiding
 
+This skill lets you hide, that means that you will become invisible.
+To hide you need to find a place with other stuff on it where you can hide.
+
 You enjoy limited form of invisibility. If you attack or move too much
-you become visible. Right now it is possible to hidden while next to
-hostile monsters. Not a reasonable feature!
+you become visible.
 
 =head2 jeweler
 
@@ -215,8 +236,8 @@
 
 You are allowed to cast "cleric" spells. In addition, this skill may be
 used to accelerate the accumulation of grace. This skill may be either
-learned (e.g. using a B<skill scroll>) or acquired through the use of a
-B<holy symbol>.
+learned (e.g. using a L<skill scroll>) or acquired
+through the use of a B<holy symbol>.
 
 =head2 punching
 
@@ -503,12 +524,13 @@
 =head2 Acquiring skills
 
 Skills may be gained in two ways. In the first, new skills may
-learned. This is done by reading a B<skill scroll> and the process is very
-similar to learning a spell. Just as in attempts to learn incantations,
-success in learning skills is dependent on a random test based on the
-learner's INT. Using your INT stat, look in the learn% column in table
-primary stat effects to find your % chance of learning a skill. Once you
-hit 100%, you will always be successfull in learning new skills.
+learned. This is done by reading a L<skill scroll>
+and the process is very similar to learning a spell. Just as in attempts
+to learn incantations, success in learning skills is dependent on a random
+test based on the learner's INT. Using your INT stat, look in the learn%
+column in table primary stat effects to find your % chance of learning a
+skill. Once you hit 100%, you will always be successfull in learning new
+skills.
 
 The acquisition of a skill tool will also allow the player to use a new
 skill. An example of a skill tool is "lockpicks" lockpicks (which allow