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amulet of clarity

This amulet protects its wearer from some forms of mental confusion, including
being berserked against one's will.
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amulet of faith

This is a talisman crafted to call the attention of the gods to its wearer.
This divine attention makes it easier to please your god, but your god will
also take more notice of your transgressions. The amulet will drain some of
your divine favour when removed.
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amulet of guardian spirit

This amulet contains a protective spirit which will cause any damage taken to
be divided between the wearer's reserves of health and magic.
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amulet of inaccuracy

This amulet makes its wearer less accurate in melee combat and when targeting
monsters via ranged attacks or spells.
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amulet of rage

This amulet enables its wearer to attempt to enter a state of berserk rage.
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amulet of resist corrosion

This amulet protects the wearer from acid damage and from corrosion caused by
acids, although not infallibly so.
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amulet of resist mutation

This amulet protects its wearer from mutations, although not infallibly so.
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amulet of stasis

An amulet meticulously constructed with magical wards to block magical and
physiological effects that would otherwise teleport, slow, haste, enrage, or
paralyse its wearer. Equipping it whilst already under such an effect will
immediately end the effect, causing a large amount of magical contamination
in the process.

While the amulet is effective against most translocations, plane shifts such as
banishment are beyond its ability to block.
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amulet of the gourmand

This amulet allows its wearer to eat fresh raw meat when not hungry, and
drastically increases nutrition gained from them. These effects on the wearer's
digestion are cumulative over time and are initially small.
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amulet of warding

This amulet repels some of the attacks of creatures which have been magically
summoned, and also makes the wearer more resistant to draining attacks.
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animal skin

A large piece of thick skin covered in fur, cut from the corpse of an animal
and worn as a primitive garment. It offers rudimentary protection against harm,
but, having never been tanned, it carries a light stench of rotting flesh.
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arbalest

A large piece of machinery used for firing bolts, braced with steel and cranked
with a windlass. It takes some time to load and fire.
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arrow

A long shafted projectile intended to be shot with a short- or longbow, fletched
with feathers at one end and a point at the other.
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bardiche

A long pole with an enormous, cleaving blade on one end.
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bastard sword

A long, large sword.
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battleaxe

A large war axe with a formidable double-sided head.
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beef jerky

A strip of preserved dead cow or bull.
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blessed bastard sword

A long, large sword, enhanced by the Shining One's power.
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blessed claymore

A massive sword, enhanced by the Shining One's power.
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blessed falchion

A long single-edged sword with a slightly curved blade. It has been enhanced by
the Shining One's power.
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blessed great sword

A sword with a very long, heavy blade and a long handle. It has been enhanced
by the Shining One's power.
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blessed long sword

A sword with a long, slashing blade. It has been enhanced by the Shining One's
power.
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blessed scimitar

A long sword with a wide, curved blade. It has been enhanced by the Shining
One's power.
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blowgun

A long, light tube, open at both ends, through which various types of needles
are propelled by puffs of breath at enemies. It makes very little noise.
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bolt

A metal projectile, shorter than an arrow, intended to be shot from a crossbow.
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book of air

A primer on the elemental magics of Air. The pages throw off brief sparks as
they are separated.
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book of alchemy

A book focusing on alchemical processes and their use in magic spells,
collecting the wisdom of many ancient alchemists. When the book is opened, the
text is revealed as the ink condenses from the air onto the pages.
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book of annihilations

Blood leaks from the tattered pages of this book, and even an illiterate will
feel the sheer impact of arcane fury contained within. It is sought after by
sorcerers, for it allows the gifted and resourceful to command destruction with
ease. Feeble wizards, however, may well meet their doom when trying to read
this opus.
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book of battle

A book of spells used by skalds, whose battle songs grant them magical help.
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book of beasts

A book of spells focused on the magical production of beasts, with pages made
from animal skins and covers lined with teeth.
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book of burglary

A book containing many diverse spells useful for theft, breaking and entering,
and other miscellaneous larceny.
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book of callings

An introductory text on the magical summoning of beasts and beings from other
realms.
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book of cantrips

A book containing a small selection of very basic magic spells, intended for
beginners who wish to learn the rudiments of one of the featured magical
schools. Nonetheless, even experienced mages can still find use for the spells
contained therein.
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book of changes

A student's primer to the magic arts of Transmutations, with many lavish
illustrations from the school's early experimental history:
half-wizard-half-Spiders, wizards with Blade Noses, or beaked tentacles instead
of legs. The text is full of reassurances that this kind of thing doesn't
happen anymore.
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book of clouds

A book of magic spells for creating an assortment of clouds.
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book of conjurations

A book containing an introduction to the destructive magical arts of
Conjurations. It shudders with barely-contained power when it is opened.
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book of control

A book of magic spells for controlling minds, bodies, and even space. Those who
browse it sometimes find it hard to take their minds off the sigils and runes
inside.
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book of death

A ghoulishly illuminated manuscript containing dark spells of Necromancy,
written with inks distilled from corpses. Each page is filled with grotesque
art depicting scenes of disgusting decay and horrifying death.
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book of debilitation

A book containing Hexes useful for an Arcane Marksman. Many of the pages inside
are filled with holes, as if they had been used as archery targets before being
inscribed and bound. This occult technique supposedly gives the spells an
affinity for being used with ranged weapons, though, in practice, they appear
to work no differently from the variants found in less-perforated texts.
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book of dreams

A record of the somniloquent utterings of an entranced mystic, describing a
number of spells reflecting the mystic's dream state. Critics of the work argue
that the spells are functionally no different from ones already known, but the
book remains popular for its uniquely bizarre imagery and cryptic digressions.
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book of enchantments

A spellbook containing an assortment of magical Hexes and Charms, which
sparkles and shimmers as the pages are flipped. The quaintly anachronistic
title reflects an earlier, more incomplete arcane understanding of these two
schools of magic.
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book of envenomations

A book of magic spells, glowing with a sickly green light. This book was first
written by Olgreb, the infamous Venom Mage, who murdered many of his rivals by
sending them highly poisonous copies as gifts. Current editions are fortunately
harmless.
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book of fire

A book containing advanced spells in the elemental school of Fire.
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book of fixed level

A book of magic spells.
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book of fixed theme

A book of magic spells.
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book of flames

The standard text used in arcane academies by students of the elemental magic
of Fire. The pages are inscribed with sigils of flame that glow with flickering
light to read by.
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book of frost

A book of magic spells, often used as an introduction to the elemental magics
of Ice. The mystic runes are written in a flowing, jagged style, reminiscent of
frost covering a window.
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book of geomancy

A book containing basic spells involving the element of Earth. The pages appear
to be made of thin sheets of mica.
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book of hinderance

A mystic manual dedicated to the art of slowing the minds and bodies of one's
foes, written in a cramped, nearly incomprehensible script on very rigid pages.
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book of ice

A book of advanced magical spells using the element of Ice. The pages are
covered in flakes of frost.
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book of maledictions

This spellbook teaches Enchanters how to weaken and confound their enemies with
Hexes before finishing them off. The frontispiece contains a depiction of an
evil eye, an ancient cursed symbol; this has occasioned numerous tales of
adventurers who met bad ends after carrying this book into the dungeon. Though,
as sceptics point out, pretty much everybody who enters the dungeon meets a bad
end.
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book of minor magic

A spellbook containing a variety of simple but useful magical incantations.
Many prominent spellcasters used this book to begin their arcane studies.
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book of necromancy

A macabre book of magic spells, often the very first grimoire a beginning
Necromancer will learn from. Considering the hazards that can come with
dabbling in necromantic magic, this is also sometimes the very *last* grimoire
a beginning Necromancer will study.
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book of party tricks

This book contains a number of fun spells guaranteed to liven up any wizarding
party, as well as a number of toasts, jokes, and party games.
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book of power

A book of powerful magic spells, coveted by ambitious wizards who seek to gain
ascendance over their rivals. It crackles and shudders with barely-contained
energies.
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book of spatial translocations

The classic text of the magical field of Translocations, written by the
archmage and accomplished Warper Golubria two centuries ago. This book can
still be found in magical libraries all across the world, although sometimes
not on the same shelf where the librarian left it.
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book of summonings

An advanced treatise on Summoning magics, detailing ways of summoning and
binding creatures from all manners of horrible realms. There are a number of
dire warnings with graphic illustrations of the dangers of summoning such
monsters, since not all of them will be friendly.
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book of the dragon

A magical book of spells which allow some command over dragons and their
aspects. Every page has a lavish illustration of a different variety of dragon,
both real and imaginary.
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book of the earth

A textbook for experienced Earth Elementalists.
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book of the sky

A magical book containing powerful elemental spells of Air. The coruscating
runes within are written in flickering lightning.
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book of the tempests

This book contains magic spells which command some of the most destructive
forces of nature.
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book of the warp

A book of Translocations spells for experienced Warpers. Some of its pages seem
to have three sides, or only one, or have fractional numbers of corners. The
effect can be disconcerting.
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book of transfigurations

An advanced book of Transmutations spells.
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book of unlife

This unholy book describes a variety of magical methods for the creation and
command of undead servants. The dreadful book radiates a malignant aura, and
its parchment pages sometimes twitch and shudder on their own.
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book of wizardry

A book of various magic spells, useful for any sufficiently-talented
spellcaster. Mages of a scholarly nature consider it a point of pride to have
contributed in some way to this work, though more than a few of them have been
slain by jealous rivals using their own spells against them.
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box of beasts

A box filled with the bizarre leftovers of a depraved wizard's magical
experimentations. Opening it might set loose a friendly chimera: a mythical
hybrid composed from the parts of three separate beasts.
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bread ration

A filling meal of stale, but hearty, bread.
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broad axe

A war axe improved with langets, spikes, a lengthed haft and a single-bladed
crescent head.
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buckler

A small piece of wood and metal, to be strapped on one arm for defence. It is
somewhat cumbersome to wear, and, without a little training, slightly slows the
rate at which a warrior attacks.
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centaur barding

An armour made for centaurs, to wear over their equine half.
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chain mail

A suit made entirely out of tiny metal rings. Offering strong protection
against weapons, claws and carnassials, chain mail hinders quick and stealthy
movement.
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chunk of flesh

A piece of raw meat found in the dungeon. It won't stay fresh for long.
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claymore

A massive sword, requiring great skill to use effectively.
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cloak

A cloth cloak.
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club

A heavy piece of wood. While clubs are rather primitive weapons, bashing
someone's skull in with one remains a very popular and effective means of
dispute resolution.
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corpse

A corpse. You can butcher it to produce edible meat chunks.
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crystal ball of energy

A magical device which can be used to restore one's reserves of magical energy,
but the use of which carries the risk of draining all of those energies
completely. It is more likely to fail when already low on magical energy.
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crystal plate armour

An incredibly heavy but extremely effective suit of crystalline armour.
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cutlass

A broad curved short sword.
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dagger

A double-edged fighting knife with a sharp point.
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decaying skeleton

A decaying skeleton.
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deck of changes

A deck of magical cards which induce changes in the user's environment or in
the user themself.
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deck of defence

A deck of magical cards, most of which defend the user from harm in various
ways.
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deck of destruction

A deck of magical cards, most of which hurl death and destruction at one's foes
(or, if unlucky, at oneself).
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deck of escape

A deck of magical cards, mainly dealing with various forms of escape.
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deck of punishment

A deck of magical cards which wreak havoc on the user.
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deck of summonings

A deck of magical cards, depicting a range of weird and wondrous creatures.
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deck of war

A deck of magical cards which are useful before and during battle.
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deck of wonders

A deck of highly mysterious and magical cards, which can alter the drawer's
physical and mental condition, for better or worse.
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demon blade

A terrible weapon, forged in the fires of Hell.
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demon trident

A terrible three-pronged weapon, moulded by fire and brimstone.
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demon whip

A terrible weapon, woven in the depths of the inferno.
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dire flail

A flail with long spikes and a heavier head.
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disc of storms

This extremely powerful item can unleash a destructive storm of electricity.
Its effectiveness greatly improves in the hands of one skilled in using magical
devices.
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eggplant

A rotten eggplant which you can throw at the Crawl developers. It's a bug if
you ever see this message.
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eudemon blade

A sacred blade from the forges of Heaven, inhabited by a good spirit. It is a
favoured weapon of the Shining One's servants, and cannot be wielded by the
forces of evil.
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eveningstar

The opposite of a morningstar.
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executioner's axe

A fearsome weapon covered in dried blood and crude engravings of torture and
death, bearing an enormous axehead.
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falchion

A long single-edged sword with a slightly curved blade.
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fan of gales

An enchanted fan inhabited by benevolent air spirits. Swinging the fan
unleashes a blast of wind around the bearer and sets the spirits free to sweep
away the bearer's enemies.
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fire dragon armour

Armour made from the scales of a fire-breathing dragon. It provides great
protection from the effects of fire, while rendering its wearer more
susceptible to the effects of cold.
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fire dragon hide

The scaly skin of a common true dragon. It can be fashioned into proper armour,
but even in its raw form it provides great protection from the effects of fire
while rendering its wearer susceptible to cold.
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flail

A mace with a short chain connecting the head to the haft.
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fruit

A delicious edible flower ovary.
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giant club

A giant lump of wood.
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giant spiked club

A giant lump of wood with sharp spikes at one end.
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glaive

A pole with a large, heavy blade on one end.
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gold dragon armour

Armour made from the scales of a gold dragon. It is much heavier than most
dragon scale armours, and grants its wearer resistance to poison, fire and
cold.
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gold dragon hide

The hide of a gold dragon, covered in extremely hard golden scales. In its raw
form it does not provide much protection beyond resistance to poison, fire and
cold, but with magical means it may be used to make excellent armour.
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gold piece

A pile of glittering gold coins.
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grand grimoire

The pages of this book describe how the mighty among summoners can bend to
their will the terrible things from betwixt the planes. Many have been the
unwary souls, however, who have toyed with this tome and been driven mad by
unimaginable eldritch horrors.
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great mace

An enormous metal war club, of great cumbrousness.
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greatsling

A large piece of cloth and leather, reinforced with a rigid frame for extra
rock-lobbing power. Does more damage when launching purpose-made projectiles,
rather than stones found on the floor.
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great sword

A sword with a very long, heavy blade and a long handle.
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halberd

A polearm consisting of an axe blade topped with a spike, mounted on a long
shaft.
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hammer

A large hammer with a spiked head.
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hand axe

A small axe.
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hand crossbow

A compact piece of machinery, used for firing bolts. It takes some time to load
and fire.
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hat

A cloth or leather hat.
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helmet

A piece of metal headgear.
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horn of Geryon

The horn belonging to Geryon, guardian of the Vestibule of Hell. Legends say
this unholy item has the power to call forth the aid of demonic beasts. It is
also said, however, that the alliances of these monsters are not certain.
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hunting sling

A piece of cloth and leather for launching stones. Does more damage when
launching purpose-made projectiles, rather than rocks found on the floor.
Adequate for hunting small game, like rabbits or goblins.
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ice dragon armour

Armour made from the scales of a cold-breathing dragon. It provides great
protection from the effects of cold while rendering its wearer more susceptible
to the effects of fire.
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ice dragon hide

The scaly skin of a cold-breathing dragon. It can be fashioned into proper
armour, but even in its raw form it provides great protection from the effects
of cold while rendering its wearer susceptible to fire.
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javelin

This lightweight spear is designed for throwing and can cause serious injury.
{{
    if you.race() == "Halfling"
        or you.race() == "Kobold"
        or you.race() == "Spriggan"
    then
        return "Unfortunately, it is too long and awkward for you to use."
    else
        return ""
    end
}}
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lajatang

A very rare and extremely effective imported weapon, featuring a pole with
half-moon blades at both ends.
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lamp of fire

A magical lamp inhabited by benevolent fire spirits. Unlatching the case sets
the spirits free to dance about in a blaze upon the bearer's enemies.
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lantern of shadows

An unholy device which calls forth flickering shadows to assist its wielder. It
shrouds the wielder in unnatural darkness, making them unstealthy and
significantly reducing the power of their spells.
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large rock

A very large and very heavy stone. {{
    if you.race() == "Ogre"
       or you.race() == "Troll"
       or you.race() == "Formicid"
   then
       return ""
   else
       return "Exceptional strength is needed even to carry one, and " ..
              "only large creatures are capable of throwing it."
   end
}}
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large shield

A large piece of wood and metal, to be strapped on one arm for defence. {{
    if you.race() == "Ogre"
       or you.race() == "Troll"
       or you.race() == "Naga"
       or you.race() == "Centaur"
       or you.race() == "Formicid"
    then
        return "It looks like it would fit you well."
    else
        return "It is very cumbersome to wear, and, without a great " ..
               "deal of training, greatly slows the rate at which a " ..
               "warrior attacks."
    end
}}
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leather armour

A suit made from layers of tanned animal hide, this light armour provides basic
protection with almost no hindrance to elaborate gestures or swift, stealthy
movement.
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lightning rod

This rod allows its wielder to fire continuous lightning: the discharge is
sustained, and can be redirected to new targets by evoking the rod in
subsequent turns (failing to do so will release the trigger). The rod takes a
moment to warm up, making short bursts rather ineffective.
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long sword

A sword with a long, slashing blade.
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longbow

A long, strong bow made of yew.
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mace

A short club with a metal head.
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manual

A valuable book which allows one to practise a certain skill more efficiently
when carried.
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meat ration

A filling ration of dried and preserved meats.
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morningstar

A mace with a head covered in short spikes.
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mottled dragon armour

Armour made from the scales of a mottled dragon. Although it does not provide
its wearer with as much protection as the armour made from the scales of some
larger dragons, it is somewhat lighter and less encumbering. It is also
remarkably smooth, letting sticky flames flow off it like water.
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mottled dragon hide

The weirdly-patterned scaly skin of a mottled dragon. It may be turned into
proper armour by magical means. Its smooth surface lets sticky flames flow off
it like water.
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naga barding

A special armour made for nagas, to wear over their tails.
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necronomicon

An extremely rare book, powerful and sinister. Many foolhardy magicians have
tried to study this tome, only to find themselves entangled within necromantic
forces they could not hope to control.
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needle

A thin piece of metal, typically coated in some harmful substance. When
launched from a blowgun it can deliver its toxins into the bloodstream of a
living or demonic being.
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orb of zot

Once you have escaped to the surface with this invaluable artefact, your quest
is complete.
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pair of boots

A pair of boots.
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pair of gloves

A pair of gloves.
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pearl dragon armour

Armour made from the nacreous scales of a pearl dragon. It grants its wearer
resistance to negative energies.
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pearl dragon hide

The hide of a pearl dragon, covered in iridescent nacreous scales. In its raw
form it does not provide much protection, but by magical means it may be used
to make excellent armour.
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phial of floods

An enchanted vessel brimming over with elemental water. Removing the stopper
unleashes a torrent of water from the phial and sets free the water spirits
that dwell within it.
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plate armour

A full suit of solid metal plate: cuirass, pauldrons, vambraces, waist plate
and greaves. It provides excellent protection.
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potion of agility

A magic potion which greatly increases the dexterity and evasiveness of one who
drinks it.
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potion of beneficial mutation

A potion which gives you a supposedly good mutation.
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potion of berserk rage

A potion which can send one into an incoherent rage.
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potion of blood

A potion containing the essence of life. It is vital for all living creatures,
as well as some undead ones. It can also provide nutrition for those capable of
eating meat.
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potion of brilliance

A magic potion which greatly increases the intelligence and magical power of
one who drinks it.
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potion of cancellation

A potion which ends most magical effects, good or bad, affecting you.
%%%%
potion of coagulated blood

A potion containing the essence of life. It is vital for all living creatures,
as well as some undead ones. It can also provide nutrition for those capable of
eating meat. The blood within won't be palatable for much longer.
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potion of confusion

A potion which confuses your perceptions and reduces your control over your own
actions.
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potion of cure mutation

A potion which removes some or all of any mutations which may be afflicting
you.
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potion of curing

A potion which heals some wounds, clears the mind and cures diseases. If it is
used when one is at or near full health, it can also slightly repair rotting.
%%%%
potion of decay

A vile and putrid cursed liquid which causes your flesh to decay before your
very eyes.
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potion of degeneration

A noxious concoction which reduces strength, intelligence or dexterity.
%%%%
potion of experience

A truly wonderful and very rare drink.
%%%%
potion of flight

A potion which confers great buoyancy on one who consumes it.
%%%%
potion of heal wounds

A magical healing elixir which causes wounds to close and heal almost
instantly. If it is used when one is at or near full health, it can also repair
rotting.
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potion of invisibility

A potion which hides you from the sight of others.
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potion of lignification

A potion which temporarily transforms the imbiber into an animated tree with
branches capable of holding weapons. Such a tree is very resilient, although it
is rooted in place for the duration and cannot teleport.
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potion of magic

A valuable potion which grants an infusion of magical energy.
%%%%
potion of might

A magic potion which greatly increases the strength and physical power of one
who drinks it.
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potion of mutation

A potion which does very strange things to you.
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potion of poison

A nasty poisonous liquid.
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potion of porridge

A filling potion of sludge, high in cereal fibre.
%%%%
potion of resistance

A potion which grants you temporary resistance to the elements and poison.
%%%%
potion of restore abilities

A potion which restores the abilities of one who drinks it. It may also be used
to restore breath after using a breath weapon.
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potion of slowing

A potion which slows your actions.
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potion of haste

An enchanted beverage which speeds the actions of anyone who drinks it.
%%%%
quad damage

A mysterious item resembling a rune of some kind. Once evoked, it will make the
user glow blue and add a reverb to all sound... and there may be other effects
as well.
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quarterstaff

A sturdy wooden pole, meant for fighting.
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quick blade

This carefully wrought short sword is preternaturally well-balanced, making it
much easier for even inexperienced handlers to attack with it quickly.
%%%%
ring mail

A light leather suit reinforced with a covering of metal rings. It is
protective in combat, but slightly uncomfortable due to the added weight.
%%%%
ring of dexterity

This ring increases or decreases the dexterity of its wearer, depending on the
degree to which it has been enchanted.
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ring of evasion

This ring makes its wearer either more or less capable of avoiding attacks,
depending on its degree of enchantment.
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ring of fire

This ring brings its wearer more in contact with the powers of fire. The wearer
gains resistance to heat and can use fire magic more effectively, but becomes
less effective at the use of ice magic and more vulnerable to the effects of
cold.
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ring of flight

This ring allows its wearer to fly. The ring's power cannot be evoked while
already airborne, making it ill-suited for longer trips above deadly liquid.
%%%%
ring of ice

This ring brings its wearer more in contact with the powers of cold and ice.
The wearer gains resistance to cold and can use ice magic more effectively, but
becomes less effective at the use of fire magic and more vulnerable to the
effects of fire.
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ring of intelligence

This ring increases or decreases the mental ability of its wearer, depending on
the degree to which it has been enchanted.
%%%%
ring of invisibility

This powerful ring can be activated to hide its wearer from the view of others,
but increases the speed of their metabolism greatly while doing so.
%%%%
ring of loudness

This ring causes the wearer's movements to be particularly loud, making them
less stealthy.
%%%%
ring of magical power

This ring increases its wearer's reserves of magical power.
%%%%
ring of poison resistance

This ring provides protection from the effects of poisons and venom.
%%%%
ring of positive energy

This ring protects the life-force of its wearer from negative energy, making
them partially immune to the draining effects of undead and necromantic magic.
%%%%
ring of protection

This ring either protects its wearer from harm or makes them more vulnerable to
injury, to a degree dependent on its power.
%%%%
ring of protection from cold

This ring provides protection from cold.
%%%%
ring of protection from fire

This ring provides protection from fire.
%%%%
ring of protection from magic

This ring increases its wearer's resistance to hostile enchantments.
%%%%
ring of regeneration

This ring greatly increases the recuperative powers of its wearer, but also
considerably speeds their metabolism while doing so.
%%%%
ring of see invisible

This ring allows its wearer to see those things hidden from view by magic.
%%%%
ring of slaying

This ring increases or decreases the wearer's effectiveness with ranged weapons
and melee attacks.
%%%%
ring of stealth

This ring allows the wearer to move quietly, making them more stealthy.
%%%%
ring of strength

This ring increases or decreases the physical strength of its wearer, to a
degree dependent on its power.
%%%%
ring of sustain abilities

This ring protects its wearer from the loss of their strength, dexterity and
intelligence.
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ring of teleport control

This ring can be evoked to allow its wearer to control the destination of a
teleport or blink, although without perfect accuracy. Trying to teleport into a
solid object will result in a random teleportation. Be wary that controlled
translocations will contaminate the subject with residual magical energy, and
that controlled teleports will take longer to trigger than uncontrolled ones.
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ring of teleportation

This ring occasionally exerts its power to randomly translocate its wearer to
another place, and can be deliberately activated for the same effect.
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ring of wizardry

This ring increases the ability of its wearer to use magical spells.
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robe

A large, loose-fitting, wide-sleeved outer garment made of light cloth. It
offers little protection against physical harm, but does not hinder evasion or
spellcasting.
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rod of clouds

This rod allows its wielder to blast a cone-shaped area in front of them with
various destructive clouds, their lethality increasing with the evocation
ability of the wielder.
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rod of destruction

This rod can be evoked to release a damaging spell picked at random from a
small set, all able to pierce through monsters to damage the ones behind them.
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rod of ignition

This rod allows its wielder to launch a fiery bolt of explosive energy.
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rod of inaccuracy

This rod allows its wielder to fire a powerful but extremely inaccurate bolt of
power.
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rod of shadows

This rod weaves creatures from shadows and ethereal matter.
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rod of striking

This rod is designed for melee combat, releasing its charges to deal additional
damage dependent on Evocations skill when it strikes a foe. Maces & Flails
skill will help improve your basic effectiveness with the weapon.
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rod of the swarm

This rod allows its wielder to summon a swarm of insects.
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royal jelly

A particularly rich and golden gelatinous thing.
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rune of zot

A talisman which allows entry into Zot's domain.
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sack of spiders

A woven silk bag. Opening this bag will release a number of spiders friendly to
your cause. You might need to dust off the cobwebs afterwards, however.
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sacred scourge

A blessed weapon, woven by the saints in Heaven and hated by the unholy. It is
a favoured weapon of the Shining One's servants.
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scale mail

A leather suit covered with metal plates attached to each other in overlapping
rows to provide full protection, but at the cost of reduced freedom of
movement.
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scimitar

A long sword with a wide, curved blade.
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scroll of acquirement

This wonderful scroll causes the creation of a valuable item, with the reader
choosing the type of item to be created. Items produced are heavily biased
towards something fitting the reader's skills, and also towards gear that
hasn't been seen yet, but, alas, nothing is guaranteed.
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scroll of amnesia

This scroll allows its reader to selectively erase one spell from memory to
recapture the magical energy bound up with it.
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scroll of blinking

This scroll allows its reader to teleport a short distance, with precise
control. Be wary that controlled teleports will cause the subject to become
contaminated with magical energy.
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scroll of brand weapon

This scroll enchants an unbranded weapon so as to make it far more effective
at inflicting harm on its wielder's enemies. The scroll can also be used on a
weapon that is already permanently branded to randomly select a new brand.
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scroll of curse armour

This scroll places a curse on a worn piece of armour.
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scroll of curse jewellery

This scroll places a curse on an equipped amulet or a ring.
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scroll of curse weapon

This scroll places a curse on a wielded weapon.
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scroll of enchant armour

This scroll places an enchantment on a piece of armour. Body armour and
bardings can be enchanted up to the same value as their base AC. Bucklers,
shields and large shields can be enchanted up to +3, +5 or +8 respectively, and
other armour can be enchanted up to +2. Magical artefacts cannot be enchanted
at all.

It can also be used to enchant the hides of certain exotic creatures.
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scroll of enchant weapon

This scroll places an enchantment on a weapon chosen by the reader, increasing
both accuracy and damage. Weapons can be enchanted up to +9. Magical artefacts
cannot be enchanted at all.
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scroll of fear

This scroll causes great fear in those who see the one who reads it.
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scroll of fog

This scroll surrounds the reader with a dense cloud of fog.
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scroll of holy word

This scroll calls on the good gods to cause great damage to any nearby undead
or demonic creature — possibly including you! It will briefly stun monsters
that are affected.
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scroll of identify

This useful magic scroll allows you to determine the properties of any object.

If used on a deck of cards, this scroll will also give away the top card.
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scroll of immolation

This scroll fills the creatures around the reader with an unstable and powerful
inner flame.
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scroll of magic mapping

This scroll reveals the surroundings of the one who reads it.
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scroll of noise

This prank scroll, often slipped into a wizard's backpack by a devious
apprentice, causes a loud noise.
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scroll of random uselessness

It is easy to be blinded to the essential uselessness of this scroll by the
sense of achievement you get from getting it to work at all.
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scroll of recharging

This scroll restores the charges of any magical wand or rod chosen by its
reader. When used on a rod, it increases the rod's maximum charges and
increases the rate at which it regenerates power.
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scroll of remove curse

Reading this scroll removes curses from the items you are using.
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scroll of silence

This scroll eliminates all sound near the reader. This makes actions such as
reading scrolls, casting spells or shouting impossible in the reader's
vicinity. The oppressive, unnatural effect will greatly hamper any attempt to
be stealthy.

Silence starts out with a radius depending on power, which will then shrink,
eventually covering only the reader, before the effect times out. Some
creatures, such as demons, cast magic without speaking and so will be
unaffected, and those with innate magical abilities will also still be able to
use them.
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scroll of summoning

This scroll calls forth several creatures woven from shadow into the shapes of
those beings found within the reader's immediate vicinity.
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scroll of teleportation

Reading the words on this scroll translocates you to a random position after a
short delay.
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scroll of torment

This scroll calls on the powers of darkness to inflict great pain on any nearby
creature — including you! This halves the resilience of all living creatures,
although it is never directly fatal.
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scroll of vulnerability

This briefly halves the resistance to hostile enchantments of the reader and
nearby beings. The scroll cannot affect beings fully immune to magic.
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scythe

A farm implement, usually only used by untrained mobs in combat.
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shield

A piece of wood and metal, to be strapped on one arm for defence. It is
cumbersome to wear, and, without training, slows the rate at which a warrior
attacks.
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shortbow

A curved piece of wood and string, for shooting arrows.
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short sword

A small, double-edged blade with a short grip.
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slice of pizza

A slice of pizza: a flatbread with tomato sauce, mozzarella di bufala, and
basil.
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sling bullet

A small, heavy projectile specially shaped for use with slings. It is more
effective as ammunition than simple stones.
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spear

A hunting weapon consisting of a wooden shaft with a pointed metal head
fastened on one end.
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staff of air

This staff increases the power of air spells cast by its wielder, but decreases
that of earth spells. It insulates the wielder from electricity. If the wielder
is skilled in Evocations and Air Magic, they can shock those struck by it.
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staff of cold

This staff increases the power of ice spells cast by its wielder, but decreases
that of fire spells. It protects the wielder from the effects of cold. If the
wielder is skilled in Evocations and Ice Magic, they can freeze those struck by
it.
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staff of conjuration

This staff increases the power of conjurations cast by its wielder.
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staff of death

This staff increases the power of necromantic spells cast by its wielder, and
protects them from negative energy. If the wielder is skilled in Evocations and
Necromancy, they can inflict great pain on those living souls they strike.
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staff of earth

This staff increases the power of earth spells cast by its wielder, but
decreases that of air spells. If the wielder is skilled in Evocations and Earth
magic, they can crush those struck by it.
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staff of energy

This staff allows its wielder to control magical energy: casting spells no
longer causes hunger, and ambient magic can be channeled for the wielder's
purposes.
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staff of fire

This staff increases the power of fire spells cast by its wielder, but
decreases that of cold spells. It protects the wielder from the effects of
fire. If the wielder is skilled in Evocations and Fire Magic, they can burn
those struck by it.
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staff of poison

This staff increases the power of poisoning spells cast by its wielder, and
protects them from the effects of poison. If the wielder is skilled in
Evocations and Poison Magic, they can poison creatures struck by it — even if
the victims are normally resistant.
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staff of power

This staff provides an increased reservoir of magical power to its wielder.
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staff of summoning

This staff increases the power of summonings cast by its wielder, and wards
them from the attacks of summoned creatures. If the wielder is skilled in
Evocations and Summonings, they can attempt to dismiss summoned creatures that
they strike.
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staff of wizardry

This staff increases the ability of its wielder to use magical spells.
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steam dragon armour

Armour made from the scales of a steam-breathing dragon. Unlike armour made
from the scales of some larger dragons, it does not provide its wearer with
much protection, but it is extremely light and supple.
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steam dragon hide

The soft and supple scaly skin of a steam dragon. It may be turned into proper
armour by magical means.
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stone

A small chunk of dense but otherwise unremarkable natural mineral. It can be
thrown by hand or launched with a sling.
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stone of tremors

A polished stone inhabited by benevolent earth spirits. Raising it aloft will
send powerful shockwaves through the dungeon as the spirits seek solid form
within its rock. Those creatures standing near to walls will be pelted with
falling rubble as the rocky surface heaves and crumbles, while others may be
swallowed up by cracks in the earth itself.
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storm dragon armour

Armour made from the scales of a lightning-breathing dragon. It is heavier than
most dragon scale armours, and gives its wearer great resistance to electrical
discharges.
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storm dragon hide

The hide of a lightning-breathing dragon, covered in extremely hard blue
scales. In its raw form it does not provide much protection beyond resistance
to electrical discharge, but with magical means it may be used to make
excellent armour.
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swamp dragon armour

Armour made from the scales of a swamp dragon. It confers resistance to poison
on its wearer.
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swamp dragon hide

# Produces "The slimy skin" if you can't smell and "The slimy, smelly skin" if you can smell.
The slimy{{
    if you.can_smell() then
        return ", smelly"
    end
}} skin of a swamp-dwelling dragon. It confers resistance to poison on its
wearer, and it may be turned into proper armour by magical means.
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throwing net

A mesh of ropes knotted together with weights around the edge, used to entangle
and entrap targets. Struggling victims can eventually destroy the net and break
free, if they live long enough.
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tomahawk

An small, axe-like item designed for throwing.
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tome of destruction

An extremely powerful but unpredictable book of wild magic. It is more
effective for those skilled at evocation, but reading it may have undesirable
effects regardless.
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trident

A fishing spear improved with a longer shaft and a three-pronged metal head.
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triple crossbow

Initially designed as a siege weapon and then scaled down, this crossbow uses
three strings arranged in series to provide exceptional power. It takes a
considerable amount of time to load and fire.
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trishula

A blessed trident moulded by cleansing flame, with three points symbolising the
combined might of the three holy gods. It is a favoured weapon of the Shining
One's servants.
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troll hide

The stiff and knobbly hide of a troll, with magical regenerative properties. It
may be turned into armour by magical means.
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troll leather armour

Armour made from the stiff and knobbly skin of a common troll. It magically
regenerates its wearer's flesh at a fairly slow rate (unless already a troll).
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wand of cold

A magical device which throws great bolts of cold.
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wand of confusion

A magical device which induces confusion and bewilderment in a target creature.
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wand of digging

A magical device which drills tunnels through unworked rock.
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wand of disintegration

A magical device which disrupts the physical structure of anything but the
hardest walls — even granite statues, to say nothing of flesh.
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wand of draining

A magical device which throws a bolt of negative energy which drains the life
essences of living creatures.
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wand of enslavement

A magical device which causes slavish obedience in a creature.
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wand of fire

A magical device which throws great bolts of fire.
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wand of fireball

A magical device which throws exploding blasts of flame.
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wand of flame

A magical device which throws little puffs of flame.
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wand of frost

A magical device which throws little puffs of frost.
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wand of hasting

A magical device which casts enchantments to speed up the actions of a creature
at which it is directed.
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wand of heal wounds

A magical device which can heal a creature's wounds.
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wand of invisibility

A magical device which hides a creature from the view of others.
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wand of lightning

A magical device which throws great bolts of lightning.
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wand of magic darts

A magical device which throws small bolts of destructive energy. They never
miss.
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wand of paralysis

A magical device which can render a creature immobile, incapable of moving any
of its limbs.
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wand of polymorph

A magical device which causes a creature to be transmogrified into another
form. It is especially effective against shape-changing creatures.
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wand of random effects

A magical device which can produce a variety of effects.
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wand of slowing

A magical device which casts enchantments to slow down the actions of a
creature at which it is directed.
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wand of teleportation

A magical device which causes a creature to be randomly translocated.
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war axe

A military axe with a long haft and a single-bladed head.
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whip

A long plaited strip of leather. Originally developed for use in disagreements
with cattle, this simple weapon is now widely used to settle differences
between all sorts of creatures.
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young poisoner's handbook

A introductory book for the magic arts of poison.
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