--- deliantra/arch/skills/inscription.arc	2006/02/06 20:26:32	1.1.1.1
+++ deliantra/arch/skills/inscription.arc	2012/11/21 11:50:57	1.10
@@ -1,13 +1,39 @@
-Object skill_inscription
+object skill_inscription
+inherit type_skill
 name inscription
 skill inscription
-type 43
-invisible 1
-no_drop 1
-subtype 22
-editable 0
-body_skill -1
+msg
+You can inscribe empty scrolls and books with a text. This is useful to
+create messages, especially via the Imperial Post Office (IPO).
+
+You can also write spell scrolls with a spell known to you. You need
+L<mana|stat_mana>, time and an old scroll for that. Backfire effects are
+possible. Only available as a 'writing pen'.
+
+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
+
+If you succeed, the scroll will be a scroll of the spell you chose and
+your level of inscription as its level. Hence, you don't need to be that
+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.
+endmsg
 exp 100
 level 250
+subtype 22
+invisible 1
+no_drop 1
 end