Moved spell descriptions into the database.

git-svn-id: https://crawl-ref.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/crawl-ref/trunk@1758 c06c8d41-db1a-0410-9941-cceddc491573

1 files changed, 8 insertions, 1081 deletions

diff --git a/crawl-ref/source/describe.cc b/crawl-ref/source/describe.cc
index b24bb605e5..ec86fe173f 100644
--- a/crawl-ref/source/describe.cc
+++ b/crawl-ref/source/describe.cc
@@ -3463,1096 +3463,23 @@ void describe_spell(spell_type spelled)
 
     description.reserve(500);
 
-    clrscr();
     description += spell_title( spelled );
-    description += "$$This spell ";   // NB: the leading space is here {dlb}
-
-    switch (spelled)
+    description += "$$";
+    const std::string long_descrip = getLongDescription(spell_title(spelled));
+    if ( !long_descrip.empty() )
+        description += long_descrip;
+    else
     {
-    case SPELL_IDENTIFY:
-        description += "allows the caster to determine the properties of "
-            "an otherwise inscrutable magic item. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_TELEPORT_SELF:
-        description += "teleports the caster to a random location. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_CAUSE_FEAR:
-        description += "causes fear in those near to the caster. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_CREATE_NOISE:
-        description += "causes a loud noise to be heard. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_REMOVE_CURSE:
-        description += "removes curses from any items which are "
-            "being used by the caster. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_MAGIC_DART:
-        description += "hurls a small bolt of magical energy. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_FIREBALL:
-        description += "hurls an exploding bolt of fire.  This spell "
-            "does not cost additional spell levels if the learner already "
-            "knows Delayed Fireball. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_DELAYED_FIREBALL:
-        description = "$$Successfully casting this spell gives the caster "
-            "the ability to instantaneously release a fireball at a later "
-            "time.  Knowing this spell allows the learner to memorise "
-            "Fireball for no additional spell levels. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_BOLT_OF_MAGMA:
-        description += "hurls a sizzling bolt of molten rock. ";
-        break;
-
-// spells 7 through 12 ??? {dlb}
-
-    case SPELL_CONJURE_FLAME:
-        description += "creates a column of roaring flame. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_DIG:
-        description += "digs a tunnel through unworked rock. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_BOLT_OF_FIRE:
-        description += "hurls a great bolt of flames. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_BOLT_OF_COLD:
-        description += "hurls a great bolt of ice and frost. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_LIGHTNING_BOLT:
-        description += "hurls a mighty bolt of lightning. "
-            "Although this spell inflicts less damage than "
-            "similar fire and ice spells, it can at once "
-            "rip through whole rows of creatures. ";
-        break;
-
-// spells 18 and 19 ??? {dlb}
-
-    case SPELL_POLYMORPH_OTHER:
-        description += "randomly alters the form of another creature. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SLOW:
-        description += "slows the actions of a creature. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_HASTE:
-        description += "speeds the actions of a creature. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_PARALYSE:
-        description += "prevents a creature from moving. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_CONFUSING_TOUCH:
-        description += "enchants the caster's hands with magical energy. "
-            "This energy is released when the caster touches "
-            "a monster with their bare hands, and may induce "
-            "a state of confusion in the monster. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_CONFUSE:
-        description += "induces a state of bewilderment and confusion "
-            "in a creature's mind. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SURE_BLADE:
-        description += "forms a mystical bond between the caster and "
-            "a wielded short blade, making the blade much " "easier to use. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_INVISIBILITY:
-        description += "hides a creature from the sight of others. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_THROW_FLAME:
-        description += "throws a small bolt of flame. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_THROW_FROST:
-        description += "throws a small bolt of frost. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_CONTROLLED_BLINK:
-        description +=
-            "allows short-range translocation, with precise control. "
-            "Be wary that controlled teleports will cause the subject to "
-            "become contaminated with magical energy. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_FREEZING_CLOUD:
-        description += "conjures up a large cloud of lethally cold vapour. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_MEPHITIC_CLOUD:
-        description +=
-            "conjures up a large but short-lived cloud of vile fumes. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_RING_OF_FLAMES:
-        description += "surrounds the caster with a mobile ring of searing "
-            "flame, and keeps other fire clouds away from the caster.  "
-            "This spell attunes the caster to the forces of fire, "
-            "increasing their fire magic and giving protection from fire.  "
-            "However, it also makes them much more susceptible to the forces "
-            "of ice. "; // well, if it survives the fire wall it's a risk -- bwr
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_RESTORE_STRENGTH:
-        description += "restores the physical strength of the caster. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_RESTORE_INTELLIGENCE:
-        description += "restores the intelligence of the caster. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_RESTORE_DEXTERITY:
-        description += "restores the dexterity of the caster. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_VENOM_BOLT:
-        description += "throws a bolt of poison. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_POISON_ARROW:
-        description += 
-            "hurls a magical arrow of the most vile and noxious toxin.  "
-            "No living thing is completely immune to its effects. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_OLGREBS_TOXIC_RADIANCE:
-        description +=
-            "bathes the caster's surroundings in poisonous green light. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_TELEPORT_OTHER:
-        description += "randomly translocates another creature. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_LESSER_HEALING:
-        description +=
-            "heals a small amount of damage to the caster's body. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_GREATER_HEALING:
-        description +=
-            "heals a large amount of damage to the caster's body. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_CURE_POISON_I:
-        description += "removes poison from the caster's system. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_PURIFICATION:
-        description += "purifies the caster's body, removing "
-            "poison, disease, and certain malign enchantments. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_DEATHS_DOOR:
-        description += "is extremely powerful, but carries a degree of risk. "
-            "It renders living casters nigh invulnerable to harm "
-            "for a brief period, but can bring them dangerously "
-            "close to death (how close depends on one's necromantic "
-            "abilities). The spell can be cancelled at any time by "
-            "any healing effect, and the caster will receive one "
-            "warning shortly before the spell expires. "
-            "Undead cannot use this spell. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SELECTIVE_AMNESIA:
-        description += "allows the caster to selectively erase one spell "
-            "from memory to recapture the magical energy bound "
-            "up with it. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_MASS_CONFUSION:
-        description += "causes confusion in all who gaze upon the caster. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_STRIKING:
-        description += "hurls a small bolt of force. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SMITING:
-        description += "smites one creature of the caster's choice. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_REPEL_UNDEAD:
-        description += "calls on a divine power to repel the unholy. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_HOLY_WORD:
-        description += "involves the intonation of a word of power "
-            "which repels and can destroy unholy creatures. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_DETECT_CURSE:
-        description += "alerts the caster to the presence of curses "
-            "on his or her possessions. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SUMMON_SMALL_MAMMAL:
-        description += "summons one or more "
-            "small creatures to the caster's aid. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_ABJURATION_I:
-        description += "attempts to send hostile summoned creatures to "
-            "the place from whence they came, or at least "
-            "shorten their stay in the caster's locality. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SUMMON_SCORPIONS:
-        description += "summons one or more "
-            "giant scorpions to the caster's assistance. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_LEVITATION:
-        description += "allows the caster to float in the air. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_BOLT_OF_DRAINING:
-        description += "hurls a deadly bolt of negative energy, "
-            "which drains the life from any living creature " "it strikes. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_LEHUDIBS_CRYSTAL_SPEAR:
-        description += "hurls a lethally sharp bolt of crystal. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_BOLT_OF_INACCURACY:
-        description += "inflicts enormous damage upon any creature struck "
-            "by the bolt of incandescent energy conjured into "
-            "existence. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to "
-            "aim and very rarely hits anything. Pity, that. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_POISONOUS_CLOUD:
-        description += "conjures forth a great cloud of lethal gasses. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_FIRE_STORM:
-        description += "creates a mighty storm of roaring flame. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_DETECT_TRAPS:
-        description += "reveals traps in the caster's vicinity. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_BLINK:
-        description += "randomly translocates the caster a short distance. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_ISKENDERUNS_MYSTIC_BLAST:
-        description += "throws a crackling sphere of destructive energy. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SWARM:
-        description += "summons forth a pestilential swarm. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SUMMON_HORRIBLE_THINGS:
-        description += "opens a gate to the Abyss and calls through "
-            "one or more hideous abominations from that dreadful place."
-            "  The powers who answer this invocation require of casters "
-            "a portion of their intellect in exchange for this service.";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_ENSLAVEMENT:
-        description += "causes an otherwise hostile creature "
-            "to fight on your side for a while. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_MAGIC_MAPPING:
-        description += "reveals details about the caster's surroundings. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_HEAL_OTHER:
-        description += "heals another creature from a distance. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_ANIMATE_DEAD:
-        description += "causes the dead to rise up and serve the caster; "
-            "every corpse within a certain distance of the caster "
-            "is affected. By means of this spell, powerful casters "
-            "could press into service an army of the mindless undead. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_PAIN:
-        description += "inflicts an extremely painful injury "
-            "upon one living creature. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_EXTENSION:
-        description +=
-            "extends the duration of most beneficial enchantments "
-            "affecting the caster. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_CONTROL_UNDEAD:
-        description +=
-            "attempts to enslave any undead in the vicinity of the caster. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_ANIMATE_SKELETON:
-        description += "raises an inert skeleton to a state of unlife. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_VAMPIRIC_DRAINING:
-        description += "steals the life of a living creature and grants it "
-            "to the caster. Life will not be drained in excess of "
-            "what the caster can capably absorb. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SUMMON_WRAITHS:
-        description +=
-            "calls on the powers of the undead to aid the caster. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_DETECT_ITEMS:
-        description +=
-            "detects any items lying about the caster's general vicinity. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_BORGNJORS_REVIVIFICATION:
-        description += "instantly heals any and all wounds suffered by the "
-            "caster with an attendant, but also permanently lessens his or her "
-            "resilience to injury -- the severity of which is dependent on "
-            "(and inverse to) magical skill. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_BURN:
-        description += "burns a creature. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_FREEZE:
-        description += "freezes a creature. This may temporarily slow the "
-            "metabolism of a cold-blooded creature. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SUMMON_ELEMENTAL:
-        description += "calls forth "
-            "a spirit from the elemental planes to aid the caster. "
-            "A large quantity of the desired element must be "
-            "available; this is rarely a problem for earth and air, "
-            "but may be for fire or water. The elemental will usually "
-            "be friendly to casters -- especially those skilled in "
-            "the appropriate form of elemental magic.";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_OZOCUBUS_REFRIGERATION:
-        description += "drains the heat from the caster and her "
-            "surroundings, causing harm to all creatures not resistant to "
-            "cold. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_STICKY_FLAME:
-        description += "conjures a sticky glob of liquid fire, which will "
-            "adhere to and burn any creature it strikes. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SUMMON_ICE_BEAST:
-        description += "calls forth " "a beast of ice to serve the caster. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_OZOCUBUS_ARMOUR:
-        description += "encases the caster's body in a protective layer "
-            "of ice, the power of which depends on his or her "
-            "skill with Ice magic. The caster and the caster's "
-            "equipment are protected from the cold, but the "
-            "spell will not function for casters already wearing "
-            "heavy armour.  The effects of this spell are boosted "
-            "if the caster is in Ice Form. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_CALL_IMP:
-        description += "calls forth " "a minor demon from the pits of Hell. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_REPEL_MISSILES:
-        description += "reduces the chance of projectile attacks striking "
-            "the caster. Even powerful attacks such as "
-            "lightning bolts or dragon breath are affected, "
-            "although smaller missiles are repelled to a "
-            "much greater extent. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_BERSERKER_RAGE:
-        description += "sends the caster into a temporary psychotic rage. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_DISPEL_UNDEAD:
-        description +=
-            "inflicts a great deal of damage on an undead creature. ";
-        break;
-
-        // spell  86 - Guardian
-        // spell  87 - Pestilence
-        // spell  99 - Thunderbolt
-        // spell 100 - Flame of Cleansing
-        // spell 101 - Shining Light
-        // spell 102 - Summon Daeva
-        // spell 103 - Abjuration II
-
-    case SPELL_TWISTED_RESURRECTION:
-        description += "allows its caster to imbue a mass of deceased flesh "
-            "with a magical life force. Casting this spell involves "
-            "the assembling several corpses together; the greater "
-            "the combined mass of flesh available, the greater the "
-            "chances of success. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_REGENERATION:
-        description += "dramatically but temporarily increases the caster's "
-            "recuperative abilities, while also increasing the rate "
-            "of food consumption. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_BONE_SHARDS:
-        description += "uses the bones of a skeleton (or similar materials: "
-            "the rigid exoskeleton of an insect, for example) to "
-            "dispense a lethal spray of slicing fragments, allowing "
-            "its caster to dispense with conjurations in favour of "
-            "necromancy alone to provide a low-level yet very "
-            "powerful offensive spell. The use of a large and "
-            "heavy skeleton (by wielding it) amplifies this spell's "
-            "effect. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_BANISHMENT:
-        description += "banishes one creature to the Abyss. Those wishing "
-            "to visit that unpleasant place in person may always "
-            "banish themselves. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_CIGOTUVIS_DEGENERATION:
-        description +=
-            "mutates one creature into a pulsating mass of flesh. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_STING:
-        description += "throws a magical dart of poison. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SUBLIMATION_OF_BLOOD:
-        description += "converts flesh, blood, and other bodily fluids "
-            "into magical energy. Casters may focus this spell "
-            "on their own bodies (which can be dangerous but "
-            "never directly lethal) or can wield freshly butchered "
-            "flesh in order to draw power into themselves. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_TUKIMAS_DANCE:
-        description += "causes a weapon held in the caster's hand to dance "
-            "into the air and strike the caster's enemies. It will "
-            "not function on magical staves and certain "
-            "willful artefacts. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_HELLFIRE:        // basically, a debug message {dlb}
-        description += "should only be available from Dispater's staff. "
-            "So how are you reading this? (describe.cc)";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SUMMON_DEMON:
-        description += "opens a gate to the realm of Pandemonium "
-            "and draws forth one of its inhabitants "
-            "to serve the caster for a time. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_DEMONIC_HORDE:
-        description += "calls forth "
-            "a small swarm of small demons "
-            "to do battle with the caster's foes. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SUMMON_GREATER_DEMON:
-        description += "calls forth one of the greater demons of Pandemonium "
-            "to serve the caster. Beware, for the spell binding it "
-            "to service may not outlast "
-            "that which binds it to this world! ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_CORPSE_ROT:
-        description += "rapidly accelerates the decomposition of any "
-            "corpses lying around the caster, emitting in the "
-            "process a foul miasmic vapour, which eats away "
-            "at the life force of any creature it envelops. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_TUKIMAS_VORPAL_BLADE:
-        description += "bestows a lethal but temporary sharpness "
-            "on a sword held by the caster. It will not affect "
-            "weapons otherwise subject to special enchantments. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_FIRE_BRAND:
-        description += "sets a weapon held by the caster ablaze. It will not "
-            "affect weapons otherwise subject to special enchantments. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_FREEZING_AURA:
-        description +=
-            "surrounds a weapon held by the caster with an aura of "
-            "freezing cold. It will not affect weapons which are "
-            "otherwise subject to special enchantments. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_LETHAL_INFUSION:
-        description += "infuses a weapon held by the caster with unholy "
-            "energies. It will not affect weapons which are "
-            "otherwise subject to special enchantments. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_CRUSH:           // a theory of gravity in Crawl? {dlb}
-        description += "crushes a nearby creature with waves of "
-            "gravitational force. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_BOLT_OF_IRON:
-        description += "hurls "
-            "a large and heavy metal bolt " "at the caster's foes. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_STONE_ARROW:
-        description += "hurls "
-            "a sharp spine of rock outward from the caster. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_TOMB_OF_DOROKLOHE:
-        description += "entombs the caster within four walls of rock. These "
-            "walls will destroy most objects in their way, but "
-            "their growth is obstructed by the presence of any "
-            "creature. Beware - only the unwise cast this spell "
-            "without reliable means of escape. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_STONEMAIL:
-        description += "covers the caster with chunky scales of stone, "
-            "the durability of which depends on his or her "
-            "skill with Earth magic. These scales can coexist "
-            "with other forms of armour, but are in and of "
-            "themselves extremely heavy and cumbersome.  The effects "
-            "of this spell are increased if the caster is in Statue Form. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SHOCK:
-        description += "throws a bolt of electricity. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SWIFTNESS:
-        description += "imbues its caster with the ability to achieve "
-            "great movement speeds.  Flying spellcasters can move even "
-            "faster.";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_FLY:
-        description +=
-            "grants to the caster the ability to fly through the air. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_INSULATION:
-        description += "protects the caster from electric shocks. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_ORB_OF_ELECTROCUTION:
-        description += "hurls "
-            "a crackling orb of electrical energy "
-            "which explodes with immense force on impact. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_DETECT_CREATURES:
-        description += "allows the caster to detect any creatures "
-            "within a certain radius. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_CURE_POISON_II:
-        description +=
-            "removes some or all toxins from the caster's system. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_CONTROL_TELEPORT:
-        description += "allows the caster to control translocations.  Be "
-            "wary that controlled teleports will cause the subject to "
-            "become contaminated with magical energy. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_POISON_AMMUNITION:
-        description += "envenoms missile ammunition held by the caster. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_POISON_WEAPON:
-        description +=
-            "temporarily coats any sharp bladed weapon with poison.  Will only "
-            "work on weapons without an existing enchantment.";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_RESIST_POISON:
-        description += "protects the caster from exposure to all poisons "
-            "for a period of time. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_PROJECTED_NOISE:
-        description += "produces a noise emanating "
-            "from a place of the caster's own choosing. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_ALTER_SELF:
-        description += "causes aberrations to form in the caster's body, "
-            "leaving the caster in a weakened state "
-            "(though it is not fatal in and of itself). "
-            "It may fail to affect those who are already "
-            "heavily mutated. ";
-        break;
-
-// spell 145 - debugging ray
-
-    case SPELL_RECALL:
-        description += "is greatly prized by summoners and necromancers, "
-            "as it allows the caster to recall any friendly "
-            "creatures nearby to a position adjacent to the caster. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_PORTAL:
-        description += "creates a gate allowing long-distance travel "
-            "in relatively ordinary environments "
-            "(i.e., the Dungeon only). The portal lasts "
-            "long enough for the caster and nearby creatures "
-            "to enter. Casters are never taken past the level "
-            "limits of the current area. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_AGONY:
-        description += "cuts the resilience of a target creature in half, "
-            "although it will never cause death directly. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SPIDER_FORM:
-        description += "temporarily transforms the caster into a venomous, "
-            "spider-like creature.  Spellcasting is slightly more difficult "
-            "in this form.  This spell is not powerful enough to allow "
-            "the caster to slip out of cursed equipment. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_DISRUPT:
-        description += "disrupts space around another creature, "
-            "causing injury.";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_DISINTEGRATE:
-        description += "violently rends apart anything in a small volume of "
-            "space.  Can be used to cause severe damage.";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_BLADE_HANDS:
-        description += "causes long, scythe-shaped blades to grow "
-            "from the caster's hands.  It makes spellcasting somewhat "
-            "difficult.  This spell is not powerful enough to force "
-            "a cursed weapon from the caster's hands.";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_STATUE_FORM:
-        description += "temporarily transforms the caster into a "
-            "slow-moving (but extremely robust) stone statue. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_ICE_FORM:
-        description += "temporarily transforms the caster's body into a "
-            "frozen ice-creature. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_DRAGON_FORM:
-        description += "temporarily transforms the caster into a "
-            "great, fire-breathing dragon. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_NECROMUTATION:
-        description += "first transforms the caster into a "
-            "semi-corporeal apparition receptive to negative energy, "
-            "then infuses that form with the powers of Death. "
-            "The caster becomes resistant to "
-            "cold, poison, magic and hostile negative energies. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_DEATH_CHANNEL:
-        description += "raises living creatures slain by the caster "
-            "into a state of unliving slavery as spectral horrors. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SYMBOL_OF_TORMENT:
-        description += "calls on the powers of Hell to cause agonising "
-            "injury to any living thing in the caster's vicinity. "
-            "It carries within itself a degree of danger, "
-            "for any brave enough to invoke it, for the Symbol "
-            "also affects its caller and indeed will not function "
-            "if he or she is immune to its terrible effects. "
-            "Despite its ominous power, this spell is never lethal. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_DEFLECT_MISSILES:
-        description += "protects the caster from "
-            "any kind of projectile attack, "
-            "although particularly powerful attacks "
-            "(lightning bolts, etc.) are deflected "
-            "to a lesser extent than lighter missiles. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_ORB_OF_FRAGMENTATION:
-        description += "throws a heavy sphere of metal "
-            "which explodes on impact into a rain of "
-            "deadly, jagged fragments. "
-            "It can rip a creature to shreds, "
-            "but proves ineffective against heavily-armoured targets. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_ICE_BOLT:
-        description += "throws forth a chunk of ice. "
-            "It is particularly effective against "
-            "those creatures not immune to the effects of freezing, "
-            "but the half of its destructive potential that comes from "
-            "its weight and cutting edges "
-            "cannot be ignored by even cold-resistant creatures. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_ICE_STORM:
-        description += "conjures forth "
-            "a raging blizzard of ice, sleet and freezing gasses. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_ARC:
-        description += "zaps at random a nearby creature with a powerful "
-            "electrical current.";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_AIRSTRIKE:       // jet planes in Crawl ??? {dlb}
-        description +=
-            "causes the air around a creature to twist itself into "
-            "a whirling vortex of meteorological fury. This spell "
-            "is especially effective against flying enemies.";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SHADOW_CREATURES:
-        description += "weaves a creature from shadows and threads of "
-            "Abyssal matter. The creature thus brought into "
-            "existence will recreate some type of creature "
-            "found in the caster's immediate vicinity. "
-            "The spell even creates appropriate equipment for "
-            "the creature, which are given a lasting substance "
-            //jmf: if also conjuration:
-            //"by the spell's conjuration component. ";
-            //jmf: else:
-            "by their firm contact with reality. ";
-        break;
-
-        //jmf: new spells
-    case SPELL_FLAME_TONGUE:
-        description += "creates a short burst of flame.";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_PASSWALL:
-        description += "tunes the caster's body such that it can instantly "
-            "pass through solid rock. This can be dangerous, "
-            "since it is possible for the spell to expire while "
-            "the caster is en route, and it also takes time for the "
-            "caster to attune to the rock, during which time they will "
-            "be helpless. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_IGNITE_POISON:
-        description += "attempts to convert all poison within the caster's "
-            "view into liquid flame. It is very effective against "
-            "poisonous creatures or those carrying poison potions. "
-            "It is also an amazingly painful way to eliminate "
-            "poison from one's own system. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_STICKS_TO_SNAKES:        // FIXME: description sucks
-        description += "uses wooden items in the caster's grasp as raw "
-            "material for a powerful summoning. Note that highly "
-            "enchanted items, such as wizards' staves, will not be "
-            "affected. ";
-        // "Good examples of sticks include arrows, quarterstaves and clubs.";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SUMMON_LARGE_MAMMAL:
-        description += "summons a canine to the caster's aid.";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SUMMON_DRAGON:   //jmf: reworking, currently unavailable
-        description += "summons and binds a powerful dragon to perform the "
-            "caster's bidding. Beware, for the summons may succeed "
-            "even as the binding fails. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_TAME_BEASTS:
-        description += "attempts to tame animals in the caster's vicinity. "
-            "It works best on animals amenable to domestication. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SLEEP:
-        description += "tries to lower its target's metabolic rate, "
-            "inducing hypothermic hibernation. It may have side effects "
-            "on cold-blooded creatures. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_MASS_SLEEP:
-        description += "tries to lower the metabolic rate of every creature "
-            "within the caster's view enough to induce hypothermic hibernation. "
-            "It may have side effects on cold-blooded creatures. ";
-        break;
-
-/* ******************************************************************
-// not implemented {dlb}:
-    case SPELL_DETECT_MAGIC:
-      description += "probes one or more items lying nearby for enchantment. "
-         "An experienced diviner may glean additional information. ";
-      break;
-****************************************************************** */
-
-    case SPELL_DETECT_SECRET_DOORS:
-        description += "is beloved by lazy dungeoneers everywhere, for it can "
-            "greatly reduce time-consuming searches. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SEE_INVISIBLE:
-        description += "enables the caster to perceive things that are "
-            "shielded from ordinary sight. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_FORESCRY:
-        description += "makes the caster aware of the immediate future; "
-            "while not far enough to predict the result of a "
-            "fight, it does give the caster ample time to get "
-            "out of the way of a punch (reflexes allowing). ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SUMMON_BUTTERFLIES:
-        description +=
-            "creates a shower of colourful butterflies. How pretty!";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_EXCRUCIATING_WOUNDS:
-        description +=
-            "temporarily infuses the weapon held by the caster with "
-            "the essence of pain itself. It will not affect weapons which "
-            "are otherwise subject to special enchantments.";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_WARP_BRAND:
-        description += "temporarily binds a localized warp field to the "
-            "invoker's weapon. This spell is very dangerous to cast, "
-            "as the field is likely to affect the caster as well. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SILENCE:
-        description += "eliminates all sound near the caster. This makes "
-            "reading scrolls, casting spells, praying or yelling "
-            "in the caster's vicinity impossible. (Applies to "
-            "caster too, of course.)  This spell will not hide your "
-            "presence, since its oppressive, unnatural effect "
-            "will almost certainly alert any living creature that something "
-            "is very wrong. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SHATTER:
-        description +=
-            "causes a burst of concussive force around the caster, "
-            "which will damage most creatures, although those "
-            "composed of stone, metal or crystal, or otherwise "
-            "brittle, will particularly suffer. The magic has been "
-            "known to adversely affect walls. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_DISPERSAL:
-        description += "tries to teleport away any monsters directly beside "
-                       "the caster. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_DISCHARGE:
-        description += "releases electric charges against those "
-                       "next to the caster.  These may arc to "
-                       "adjacent monsters (or even the caster) before "
-                       "they eventually ground out. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_BEND:
-        description +=
-            "applies a localized spatial distortion to the detriment"
-            " of some nearby creature. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_BACKLIGHT:
-        description += "causes a halo of glowing light to surround and "
-            "effectively outline a creature. This glow offsets "
-            "the dark, musty atmosphere of the dungeon, and "
-            "thereby makes the affected creature appreciably easier to hit.";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_INTOXICATE:
-        description += "works by converting a small portion of brain matter "
-            "into alcohol. It affects all intelligent humanoids within "
-            "the caster's view (presumably including the caster). It "
-            "is frequently used as an icebreaker at wizard parties. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_GLAMOUR: // intended only as Grey Elf ability
-        description += "is an Elvish magic, which draws upon the viewing "
-            "creature's credulity and the caster's comeliness "
-            "to charm, confuse or render comatose. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_EVAPORATE:
-        description += "heats a potion causing it to explode into a large "
-            "cloud when thrown.  The potion must be thrown immediately, "
-            "as part of the spell, for this to work. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_FULSOME_DISTILLATION:
-        description += "extracts the vile and poisonous essences from a "
-            "corpse.  A rotten corpse may produce a stronger potion."
-            "$$You probably don't want to drink the results. ";
-        break;
-
-/* ******************************************************************
-// not implemented {dlb}:
-    case SPELL_ERINGYAS_SURPRISING_BOUQUET:
-      description += "transmutes any wooden items in the caster's grasp "
-                     "into a bouquet of beautiful flowers. ";
-      break;
-****************************************************************** */
-
-    case SPELL_FRAGMENTATION:
-        description +=
-            "creates a concussive explosion within a large body of "
-            "rock (or other hard material), to the detriment of "
-            "any who happen to be standing nearby. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_AIR_WALK:
-        description += "transforms the caster's body into an insubstantial "
-            "cloud. The caster becomes immaterial and nearly immune "
-            "to physical harm, but is vulnerable to magical fire "
-            "and ice. While insubstantial the caster is, of course, "
-            "unable to interact with physical objects (but may still "
-            "cast spells). ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SANDBLAST:
-        description += "creates a short blast of high-velocity particles. "
-            "It works best when the caster provides some source "
-            "(by wielding a stone), but will do what it can with "
-            "whatever ambient grit is available. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_ROTTING:
-        description += "causes the flesh of all those near the caster to "
-            "rot. It will affect the living and many of the "
-            "corporeal undead. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_MAXWELLS_SILVER_HAMMER:
-        description += "bestows a lethal but temporary gravitic field "
-            "to a crushing implement held by the caster. "
-            "It will not affect weapons otherwise subject to "
-            "special enchantments. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_CONDENSATION_SHIELD:
-        description += "causes a disc of dense vapour to condense out of the "
-            "air surrounding the caster. It acts like a normal "
-            "shield, but its density (and therefore stopping power) "
-            "depends upon the caster's skill with Ice Magic. The "
-            "disc is controlled by the caster's mind and thus will "
-            "not conflict with the wielding of a two-handed weapon. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_STONESKIN:
-        description += "hardens one's skin to a degree determined "
-            "by one's skill in Earth Magic. This only works on relatively "
-            "normal flesh; it will aid neither the undead nor the bodily "
-            "transformed.  The effects of this spell are boosted if the "
-            "caster is in Statue Form. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SIMULACRUM:
-        description += "uses a piece of flesh in hand to create a replica "
-                       "of the original being out of ice. This magic is "
-                       "unstable so eventually the replica will sublimate "
-                       "into a freezing cloud, if it isn't hacked or melted "
-                       "into a small puddle of water first. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_CONJURE_BALL_LIGHTNING:
-        description += "allows the conjurer to create ball lightning.  "
-                        "Using the spell is not without risk - ball lightning "
-                        "can be difficult to control. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_CHAIN_LIGHTNING:
-        description += "releases a massive electrical discharge that "
-                       "arcs from target to target until it grounds out.";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_TWIST:
-        description += "causes a slight spatial distortion around a monster "
-                       "in line of sight of the caster, causing injury. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_FAR_STRIKE:
-        description += "allows the caster to transfer the force of a "
-                       "weapon strike to any target the caster can see.  "
-                       "This spell will only deliver the impact of the blow; "
-                       "magical side-effects and enchantments cannot be "
-                       "transferred in this way.  The force transferred by "
-                           "this spell has little to do with one's skill with "
-                           "weapons, and more to do with personal strength, "
-                           "translocation skill, and magic ability. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_SWAP:
-        description += "allows the caster to swap positions with an adjacent "
-                       "being. ";
-        break;
-
-    case SPELL_APPORTATION:
-        description += "allows the caster to pull the top item or group of "
-                       "similar items from a distant pile to the floor "
-                       "near the caster.  The mass of the target item(s) will "
-                       "make the task more difficult, with some items too "
-                       "massive to ever be moved by this spell.   Using this "
-                       "spell on a group of items can be risky;  insufficient "
-                       "power will cause some of the items to be lost in the "
-                       "infinite void.";
-        break;
-        
-    case SPELL_PORTALED_PROJECTILE:
-        description += "teleports a missile directly to its target, "
-            "greatly increasing its accuracy (but not damage.)";
-        break;
-
-    default:
-        DEBUGSTR("Bad spell");
-        description += "apparently does not exist. "
+        description += "This spell has no description. "
             "Casting it may therefore be unwise. "
 #if DEBUG
             "Instead, go fix it. ";
 #else
-            "Please contact Dungeon Tech Support "
-            "at /dev/null for details. ";
+        "Please file a bug report.";
 #endif // DEBUG
     }
 
+    clrscr();
     print_description(description);
 
     if (getch() == 0)