From e1f0991e2a7efa0eebbf6ffb1ab0ca26b4c2b69e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: dg <dg@51575b47-30f0-44d4-a5cc-537603b46e54>
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 01:11:44 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] Birther Better AI

git-svn-id: http://svn.net-core.org/repos/t-engine4@90 51575b47-30f0-44d4-a5cc-537603b46e54
---
 game/engine/Birther.lua                       | 163 +++++++++++++++
 game/engine/ai/simple.lua                     |   9 +-
 game/engine/interface/ActorLevel.lua          |   5 +-
 game/engine/interface/ActorStats.lua          |   4 +
 game/engine/interface/ActorTalents.lua        |  16 +-
 game/modules/tome/class/Actor.lua             |  19 +-
 game/modules/tome/class/Game.lua              |  49 ++---
 game/modules/tome/class/Player.lua            |  15 +-
 game/modules/tome/class/PlayerDisplay.lua     |   2 +-
 game/modules/tome/data/birth/classes.lua      |  68 +++++++
 game/modules/tome/data/birth/descriptors.lua  |  13 ++
 game/modules/tome/data/birth/races.lua        | 109 ++++++++++
 game/modules/tome/data/birth/sexes.lua        |  22 +++
 game/modules/tome/data/birth/subraces.lua     | 153 ++++++++++++++
 game/modules/tome/data/talents.lua            | 186 +-----------------
 game/modules/tome/data/talents/misc/misc.lua  |  53 +++++
 .../tome/data/talents/physical/physical.lua   |   5 +
 .../tome/data/talents/spells/spells.lua       | 161 +++++++++++++++
 .../tome/data/zones/ancient_ruins/npcs.lua    |   4 +-
 .../tome/data/zones/ancient_ruins/zone.lua    |   2 +-
 .../tome/dialogs/LevelupTalentsDialog.lua     |  30 +--
 game/modules/tome/load.lua                    |   4 +
 22 files changed, 832 insertions(+), 260 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 game/engine/Birther.lua
 create mode 100644 game/modules/tome/data/birth/classes.lua
 create mode 100644 game/modules/tome/data/birth/descriptors.lua
 create mode 100644 game/modules/tome/data/birth/races.lua
 create mode 100644 game/modules/tome/data/birth/sexes.lua
 create mode 100644 game/modules/tome/data/birth/subraces.lua
 create mode 100644 game/modules/tome/data/talents/misc/misc.lua
 create mode 100644 game/modules/tome/data/talents/physical/physical.lua
 create mode 100644 game/modules/tome/data/talents/spells/spells.lua

diff --git a/game/engine/Birther.lua b/game/engine/Birther.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..5104130648
--- /dev/null
+++ b/game/engine/Birther.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,163 @@
+require "engine.class"
+require "engine.Dialog"
+
+module(..., package.seeall, class.inherit(engine.Dialog))
+
+_M.birth_descriptor_def = {}
+
+--- Defines birth descriptors
+-- Static!
+function _M:loadDefinition(file)
+	local f, err = loadfile(file)
+	if not f and err then error(err) os.exit() end
+	setfenv(f, setmetatable({
+		ActorTalents = require("engine.interface.ActorTalents"),
+		newBirthDescriptor = function(t) self:newBirthDescriptor(t) end,
+		load = function(f) self:loadDefinition(f) end
+	}, {__index=_G}))
+	f()
+end
+
+--- Defines one birth descriptor
+-- Static!
+function _M:newBirthDescriptor(t)
+	assert(t.name, "no birth name")
+	assert(t.type, "no birth type")
+	t.short_name = t.short_name or t.name
+	t.short_name = t.short_name:upper():gsub("[ ]", "_")
+	assert(t.desc, "no birth description")
+	t.descriptor_choices = t.descriptor_choices or {}
+
+	table.insert(self.birth_descriptor_def, t)
+	t.id = #self.birth_descriptor_def
+	self.birth_descriptor_def[t.type] = self.birth_descriptor_def[t.type] or {}
+	self.birth_descriptor_def[t.type][t.name] = t
+	table.insert(self.birth_descriptor_def[t.type], t)
+end
+
+
+--- Instanciates a birther for the given actor
+function _M:init(actor, order, at_end)
+	self.actor = actor
+	self.order = order
+	self.at_end = at_end
+	engine.Dialog.init(self, "Character Creation: "..actor.name, 600, 400)
+
+	self.descriptors = {}
+
+	self.cur_order = 1
+	self:next()
+
+	self:keyCommands{
+		_UP = function() self.sel = util.boundWrap(self.sel - 1, 1, #self.list) end,
+		_DOWN = function() self.sel = util.boundWrap(self.sel + 1, 1, #self.list) end,
+		_RETURN = function() self:next() end,
+		_ESCAPE = function() game:unregisterDialog(self) end,
+	}
+	self:mouseZones{
+		{ x=2, y=25, w=350, h=self.h, fct=function(button, x, y, xrel, yrel, tx, ty)
+			if ty <= self.font_h*#self.list then
+				self.sel = 1 + math.floor(ty / self.font_h)
+				if button == "left" then self:next()
+				elseif button == "right" then self:learn(false)
+				end
+			end
+		end },
+	}
+end
+
+function _M:selectType(type)
+	self.list = {}
+	-- Make up the list
+	for i, d in ipairs(self.birth_descriptor_def[type]) do
+		local allowed = true
+		for j, od in ipairs(self.descriptors) do
+			if od.descriptor_choices[type] then
+				local what = od.descriptor_choices[type][d.name] or od.descriptor_choices[type].__ALL__
+				if what and what == "allow" then
+					allowed = true
+				elseif what and what == "never" then
+					allowed = false
+				end
+			end
+		end
+
+		-- Check it is allowed
+		if allowed then
+			table.insert(self.list, d)
+		end
+	end
+	self.sel = 1
+	self.current_type = type
+end
+
+function _M:next()
+	if self.list then
+		table.insert(self.descriptors, self.list[self.sel])
+
+		self.cur_order = self.cur_order + 1
+		if not self.order[self.cur_order] then
+			game:unregisterDialog(self)
+			self:apply()
+			self.at_end()
+			return
+		end
+	end
+	self:selectType(self.order[self.cur_order])
+	if #self.list == 1 then
+		self:next()
+	end
+end
+
+--- Apply all birth options to the actor
+function _M:apply()
+	self.actor.descriptor = {}
+	for i, d in ipairs(self.descriptors) do
+		print("[BIRTH] Applying descriptor "..d.name)
+		self.actor.descriptor[d.type] = d.name
+
+		-- Change stats
+		if d.stats then
+			for stat, inc in pairs(d.stats) do
+				self.actor:incStat(stat, inc)
+			end
+		end
+		if d.talents_types then
+			for t, v in pairs(d.talents_types) do
+				self.actor:learnTalentType(t, v)
+				print(t)
+			end
+		end
+		if d.talents then
+			for i, tid in ipairs(d.talents) do
+				self.actor:learnTalent(tid, true)
+				print(tid)
+			end
+		end
+		if d.experience then self.actor.exp_mod = self.actor.exp_mod * d.experience end
+	end
+end
+
+function _M:drawDialog(s)
+	if not self.list or not self.list[self.sel] then return end
+
+	-- Description part
+	self:drawHBorder(s, self.iw / 2, 2, self.ih - 4)
+	local birthhelp = ([[Keyboard: #00FF00#up key/down key#FFFFFF# to select a stat; #00FF00#right key#FFFFFF# to increase stat; #00FF00#left key#FFFFFF# to decrease a stat.
+Mouse: #00FF00#Left click#FFFFFF# to increase a stat; #00FF00#right click#FFFFFF# to decrease a stat.
+]]):splitLines(self.iw / 2 - 10, self.font)
+	for i = 1, #birthhelp do
+		s:drawColorString(self.font, birthhelp[i], self.iw / 2 + 5, 2 + (i-1) * self.font:lineSkip())
+	end
+
+	local lines = table.concat(self.list[self.sel].desc,"\n"):splitLines(self.iw / 2 - 10, self.font)
+	for i = 1, #lines do
+		s:drawColorString(self.font, lines[i], self.iw / 2 + 5, 2 + (i + #birthhelp + 1) * self.font:lineSkip())
+	end
+
+	-- Stats
+	s:drawColorString(self.font, "Selecting: "..self.current_type:capitalize(), 2, 2)
+	self:drawWBorder(s, 2, 20, 200)
+
+	self:drawSelectionList(s, 2, 25, self.font_h, self.list, self.sel, "name")
+end
diff --git a/game/engine/ai/simple.lua b/game/engine/ai/simple.lua
index 7209459165..2024eaa61c 100644
--- a/game/engine/ai/simple.lua
+++ b/game/engine/ai/simple.lua
@@ -3,14 +3,9 @@
 
 newAI("move_simple", function(self)
 	if self.ai_target.actor then
-		local act = self.ai_target.actor
-		return self:moveDirection(act.x, act.y)
+		return self:moveDirection(self.ai_target.actor.x, self.ai_target.actor.y)
 	elseif self.ai_target.x and self.ai_target.y then
-		local l = line.new(self.x, self.y, self.ai_target.x, self.ai_target.y)
-		local lx, ly = l()
-		if lx and ly then
-			self:move(lx, ly)
-		end
+		self:move(self.ai_target.x, self.ai_target.y)
 	end
 end)
 
diff --git a/game/engine/interface/ActorLevel.lua b/game/engine/interface/ActorLevel.lua
index 9a7af3522d..f62e051e30 100644
--- a/game/engine/interface/ActorLevel.lua
+++ b/game/engine/interface/ActorLevel.lua
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ function _M:init(t)
 		self.level = t.level or 1
 	end
 	self.exp = t.exp or 0
+	self.exp_mod = t.exp_mod or 1
 	self.exp_worth = t.exp_worth or 1
 end
 
@@ -39,9 +40,9 @@ end
 -- @return the exp needed, or nil if this level is not achievable
 function _M:getExpChart(level)
 	if type(self.exp_chart) == "table" then
-		return self.exp_chart[level]
+		return self.exp_chart[level] * self.exp_mod
 	else
-		return self.exp_chart(level)
+		return self.exp_chart(level) * self.exp_mod
 	end
 end
 
diff --git a/game/engine/interface/ActorStats.lua b/game/engine/interface/ActorStats.lua
index 022642030b..6b0c7aa68e 100644
--- a/game/engine/interface/ActorStats.lua
+++ b/game/engine/interface/ActorStats.lua
@@ -44,6 +44,10 @@ end
 -- @param stat the stat id to change
 -- @param val the increment to add/substract
 function _M:incStat(stat, val)
+	if type(stat) == "string" then
+		stat = _M.stats_def[stat].id
+	end
+
 	local old = self.stats[stat]
 	self.stats[stat] = math.max(math.min(self.stats[stat] + val, _M.stats_def[stat].max), _M.stats_def[stat].min)
 	if self.stats[stat] - old ~= 0 then
diff --git a/game/engine/interface/ActorTalents.lua b/game/engine/interface/ActorTalents.lua
index ffb7d357eb..2c5071e22e 100644
--- a/game/engine/interface/ActorTalents.lua
+++ b/game/engine/interface/ActorTalents.lua
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ function _M:loadDefinition(file)
 		DamageType = require("engine.DamageType"),
 		newTalent = function(t) self:newTalent(t) end,
 		newTalentType = function(t) self:newTalentType(t) end,
+		load = function(f) self:loadDefinition(f) end
 	}, {__index=_G}))
 	f()
 end
@@ -128,11 +129,13 @@ end
 --- Actor learns a talent
 -- @param t_id the id of the talent to learn
 -- @return true if the talent was learnt, nil and an error message otherwise
-function _M:learnTalent(t_id)
+function _M:learnTalent(t_id, force)
 	local t = _M.talents_def[t_id]
 
-	local ok, err = self:canLearnTalent(t)
-	if not ok and err then return nil, err end
+	if not force then
+		local ok, err = self:canLearnTalent(t)
+		if not ok and err then return nil, err end
+	end
 
 	self.talents[t_id] = true
 	self.changed = true
@@ -225,8 +228,9 @@ end
 --- Actor learns a talent type
 -- @param t_id the id of the talent to learn
 -- @return true if the talent was learnt, nil and an error message otherwise
-function _M:learnTalentType(tt)
-	self.talents_types[tt] = true
+function _M:learnTalentType(tt, v)
+	if v == nil then v = true end
+	self.talents_types[tt] = v
 	self.changed = true
 	return true
 end
@@ -235,7 +239,7 @@ end
 -- @param t_id the id of the talent to learn
 -- @return true if the talent was unlearnt, nil and an error message otherwise
 function _M:unlearnTalentType(tt)
-	self.talents_types[tt] = nil
+	self.talents_types[tt] = false
 	self.changed = true
 	return true
 end
diff --git a/game/modules/tome/class/Actor.lua b/game/modules/tome/class/Actor.lua
index d89721094a..8cbd3dde19 100644
--- a/game/modules/tome/class/Actor.lua
+++ b/game/modules/tome/class/Actor.lua
@@ -32,9 +32,9 @@ function _M:init(t)
 	engine.interface.ActorTalents.init(self, t)
 	engine.interface.ActorResource.init(self, t)
 
-	self.unused_stats = 0
-	self.unused_talents = 0
-	self.unused_talents_types = 0
+	self.unused_stats = self.unused_stats or 0
+	self.unused_talents =  self.unused_talents or 0
+	self.unused_talents_types = self.unused_talents_types or 0
 end
 
 function _M:act()
@@ -76,9 +76,16 @@ function _M:levelup()
 	end
 
 	-- Gain life and resources
-	self.max_life = self.max_life + 7
-	self:incMaxMana(7)
-	self:incMaxStamina(7)
+	self.max_life = self.max_life + 10
+		+ (self:knowTalent(self.T_IMPROVED_HEALTH_I) and 1 or 0)
+		+ (self:knowTalent(self.T_IMPROVED_HEALTH_II) and 1 or 0)
+		+ (self:knowTalent(self.T_IMPROVED_HEALTH_III) and 1 or 0)
+		- (self:knowTalent(self.T_DECREASED_HEALTH_I) and 1 or 0)
+		- (self:knowTalent(self.T_DECREASED_HEALTH_II) and 1 or 0)
+		- (self:knowTalent(self.T_DECREASED_HEALTH_III) and 1 or 0)
+
+	self:incMaxMana(10)
+	self:incMaxStamina(10)
 	-- Healp up on new level
 	self.life = self.max_life
 	self.mana = self.max_mana
diff --git a/game/modules/tome/class/Game.lua b/game/modules/tome/class/Game.lua
index 5c88989061..1a280726e2 100644
--- a/game/modules/tome/class/Game.lua
+++ b/game/modules/tome/class/Game.lua
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ local Zone = require "engine.Zone"
 local Map = require "engine.Map"
 local Target = require "engine.Target"
 local Level = require "engine.Level"
+local Birther = require "engine.Birther"
 
 local Grid = require "engine.Grid"
 local Actor = require "mod.class.Actor"
@@ -72,10 +73,18 @@ end
 function _M:newGame()
 	self.zone = Zone.new("ancient_ruins")
 	self.player = Player.new{
-		name=self.player_name, max_life=10000, display='@', color_r=230, color_g=230, color_b=230,
+		name=self.player_name, max_life=25, max_mana=25, max_stamina=25, display='@', color_r=230, color_g=230, color_b=230,
+		unused_stats = 6, unused_talents = 3,
 		move_others=true,
 	}
-	self:changeLevel(1)
+
+	local birth = Birther.new(self.player, {"base", "race", "subrace", "sex", "class", "subclass" }, function()
+		self:changeLevel(1)
+
+		local ds = LevelupStatsDialog.new(self.player)
+		self:registerDialog(ds)
+	end)
+	self:registerDialog(birth)
 end
 
 function _M:loaded()
@@ -109,12 +118,14 @@ function _M:getPlayer()
 end
 
 function _M:tick()
-	if self.target.target.entity and not self.level:hasEntity(self.target.target.entity) then self.target.target.entity = false end
+	if self.level then
+		if self.target.target.entity and not self.level:hasEntity(self.target.target.entity) then self.target.target.entity = false end
 
-	engine.GameTurnBased.tick(self)
-	-- Fun stuff: this can make the game realtime, although callit it in display() will make it work better
-	-- (since display is on a set FPS while tick() ticks as much as possible
-	-- engine.GameEnergyBased.tick(self)
+		engine.GameTurnBased.tick(self)
+		-- Fun stuff: this can make the game realtime, although callit it in display() will make it work better
+		-- (since display is on a set FPS while tick() ticks as much as possible
+		-- engine.GameEnergyBased.tick(self)
+	end
 end
 
 --- Called every game turns
@@ -165,27 +176,6 @@ function _M:display()
 			self.target.target.x, self.target.target.y = tmx, tmy
 		end
 		self.old_tmx, self.old_tmy = tmx, tmy
-
-		local act = self.level.map(tmx, tmy, engine.Map.ACTOR)
-		if act then
-
-		local s = core.display.newSurface(16,16)
-		s:alpha(125)
-		s:erase(0,255,255)
-
-	core.fov.calc_circle(act.x, act.y, act.sight, function(self, lx, ly)
-		if self.level.map:checkEntity(lx, ly, engine.Map.TERRAIN, "block_sight") then return true end
-
-		s:toScreen(self.level.map.display_x + (lx - game.level.map.mx) * self.level.map.tile_w, self.level.map.display_y + (ly - game.level.map.my) * self.level.map.tile_h)
-
-		local dst = self.level.map(lx, ly, engine.Map.ACTOR)
-		if dst then
---			table.insert(self.e_distances[e.uid], {uid=dst.uid, dist=core.fov.distance(e.x, e.y, dst.x, dst.y)})
---			print("found LOS", act.uid, dst.uid)
-		end
-	end, function()end, self)
-
-		end
 	end
 
 	engine.GameTurnBased.display(self)
@@ -288,6 +278,9 @@ function _M:setupCommands()
 		_z = function()
 			self.player:useTalent(ActorTalents.T_BLINK)
 		end,
+		_m = function()
+			self.player:listTalents()
+		end,
 
 		[{"_g","shift"}] = function()
 			local none = true
diff --git a/game/modules/tome/class/Player.lua b/game/modules/tome/class/Player.lua
index fb03c72880..2730982fae 100644
--- a/game/modules/tome/class/Player.lua
+++ b/game/modules/tome/class/Player.lua
@@ -9,17 +9,10 @@ function _M:init(t)
 	self.player = true
 	self.faction = "players"
 	self.combat = { dam=10, atk=40, apr=2, def=6, armor=4 }
-	self.talents_types = {
-		["base/race"]=true,
-		["base/class"]=true,
-		["spell/arcane"]=true,
-		["spell/fire"]=true,
-		["physical/1hweapon"]=true
-	}
-	self.talents = {[ActorTalents.T_MANA_POOL]=true, [ActorTalents.T_STAMINA_POOL]=true}
-	self.mana_regen = 1
-	self.stamina_regen = 1
-	self.regen_life = 1
+	self.mana_regen = self.mana_regen or 1
+	self.stamina_regen = self.stamina_regen or 1
+	self.regen_life = self.regen_life or 0.5
+	self.descriptor = {}
 end
 
 function _M:move(x, y, force)
diff --git a/game/modules/tome/class/PlayerDisplay.lua b/game/modules/tome/class/PlayerDisplay.lua
index 559a1b8611..7f9b134837 100644
--- a/game/modules/tome/class/PlayerDisplay.lua
+++ b/game/modules/tome/class/PlayerDisplay.lua
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ function _M:display()
 
 	local h = 0
 	self.surface:drawString(self.font, game.player.name, 0, h, 0, 200, 255) h = h + self.font_h
-	self.surface:drawString(self.font, "Human", 0, h, 0, 200, 255) h = h + self.font_h
+	self.surface:drawString(self.font, game.player.descriptor.race or "", 0, h, 0, 200, 255) h = h + self.font_h
 	h = h + self.font_h
 	self.surface:drawColorString(self.font, "Level: #00ff00#"..game.player.level, 0, h, 255, 255, 255) h = h + self.font_h
 	self.surface:drawColorString(self.font, ("Exp: #00ff00#%2d%%"):format(100 * cur_exp / max_exp), 0, h, 255, 255, 255) h = h + self.font_h
diff --git a/game/modules/tome/data/birth/classes.lua b/game/modules/tome/data/birth/classes.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..8eebf82e97
--- /dev/null
+++ b/game/modules/tome/data/birth/classes.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,68 @@
+newBirthDescriptor{
+	type = "class",
+	name = "Warrior",
+	desc = {
+		"Simple fighters, they hack away with their trusty weapon.",
+	},
+	descriptor_choices =
+	{
+		subclass =
+		{
+			__ALL__ = "never",
+			Warrior = "allow",
+		},
+	},
+	talents = { ActorTalents.T_STAMINA_POOL, },
+}
+
+newBirthDescriptor{
+	type = "subclass",
+	name = "Warrior",
+	desc = {
+		"Simple fighters, they hack away with their trusty weapon.",
+	},
+	stats = { str=3, con=2, dex=1, },
+	talents_types = {
+		["physical/1hweapon"]=true,
+		["physical/2hweapon"]=true,
+		["physical/shield"]=true,
+		["physical/1hweapon"]=true,
+	},
+}
+
+newBirthDescriptor{
+	type = "class",
+	name = "Mage",
+	desc = {
+		"The basic spellcaster with lots of different skills",
+	},
+	descriptor_choices =
+	{
+		subclass =
+		{
+			__ALL__ = "never",
+			Mage = "allow",
+		},
+	},
+	talents = { ActorTalents.T_MANA_POOL, },
+}
+
+newBirthDescriptor{
+	type = "subclass",
+	name = "Mage",
+	desc = {
+		"Simple fighters, they hack away with their trusty weapon.",
+	},
+	stats = { mag=3, wil=2, cun=1, },
+	talents_types = {
+		["spell/arcane"]=true,
+		["spell/fire"]=true,
+		["spell/earth"]=true,
+		["spell/cold"]=true,
+		["spell/air"]=true,
+		["spell/conveyance"]=false,
+	},
+	talents = {
+		ActorTalents.T_MANATHRUST,
+	},
+}
diff --git a/game/modules/tome/data/birth/descriptors.lua b/game/modules/tome/data/birth/descriptors.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..af7fc22cb8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/game/modules/tome/data/birth/descriptors.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+newBirthDescriptor{
+	type = "base",
+	name = "base",
+	desc = {
+	},
+	talents = {},
+	experience = 1.0,
+}
+
+load("/data/birth/races.lua")
+load("/data/birth/subraces.lua")
+load("/data/birth/sexes.lua")
+load("/data/birth/classes.lua")
diff --git a/game/modules/tome/data/birth/races.lua b/game/modules/tome/data/birth/races.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..3fb671df04
--- /dev/null
+++ b/game/modules/tome/data/birth/races.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,109 @@
+newBirthDescriptor{
+	type = "race",
+	name = "Human",
+	desc = {
+		"Humans are one of the youngest of the races of Arda.",
+	},
+	descriptor_choices =
+	{
+		subrace =
+		{
+			Human = "allow",
+			Dunadan = "allow",
+			Rohirrim = "allow",
+			Beorning = "allow",
+			__ALL__ = "never",
+		},
+	},
+	stats = { cun=1 },
+	talents = {},
+	experience = 1.0,
+}
+
+newBirthDescriptor{
+	type = "race",
+	name = "Elf",
+	desc = {
+		"Elves are the first children of Eru.",
+		"The first Elves awoke by Cuiviénen, the Water of Awakening in the far east of Middle-earth, long Ages before the Rising of the Sun or Moon. Unlike Men, the Elves were not subject to illness or death.",
+	},
+	descriptor_choices =
+	{
+		subrace =
+		{
+			Noldor = "allow",
+			Avari = "allow",
+			__ALL__ = "never",
+		},
+	},
+	stats = { wil=1, mag=1, },
+	talents = {
+		ActorTalents.T_IMPROVED_MANA_I,
+	},
+	experience = 1.05,
+}
+
+newBirthDescriptor{
+	type = "race",
+	name = "Dwarf",
+	desc = {
+		"The children of Aule, a strong but small race.",
+		"Miners and fighters of legend.",
+		"Female dwarves remain a mystery and as such may not be played."
+	},
+	descriptor_choices =
+	{
+		subrace =
+		{
+			__ALL__ = "never",
+			Dwarf = "allow",
+		},
+		sex =
+		{
+			__ALL__ = "never",
+			Male = "allow",
+		},
+	},
+	stats = { str=1, con=1 },
+	talents = {
+		ActorTalents.T_IMPROVED_HEALTH_I,
+	},
+	experience = 1.05,
+}
+
+newBirthDescriptor{
+	type = "race",
+	name = "Hobbit",
+	desc = {
+		"Hobbits, or halflings, are very good at ranged combat ",
+		"(especially with slings), throwing, and have good saving ",
+		"throws. They also are very good at searching, disarming, ",
+		"perception and stealth; so they make excellent rogues, but ",
+		"prefer to be called burglars.  They are much weaker than ",
+		"humans, thus not as good at melee fighting, and also not ",
+		"capable of carrying as many objects.  Halflings have fair ",
+		"infra-vision, so they can detect warm creatures at a ",
+		"distance. Hobbits have their dexterity sustained and in time ",
+		"they learn to cook a delicious meal from available ",
+		"ingredients.  Their sturdy constitutions also allow them to ",
+		"resist the insidious poison of the ring-wraiths.  Their feet ",
+		"are cover from the ankle down in brown hairy fur, preventing ",
+		"them from wearing boots and shoes. ",
+	},
+	descriptor_choices =
+	{
+		subrace =
+		{
+			__ALL__ = "never",
+			Harfoot = "allow",
+			Stoor = "allow",
+			Fallohide = "allow",
+		},
+	},
+	stats = { str=-2, cun=2, dex=3, con=2, },
+	experience = 1.1,
+	talents = {
+		ActorTalents.T_IMPROVED_HEALTH_I,
+		ActorTalents.T_IMPROVED_HEALTH_II,
+	},
+}
diff --git a/game/modules/tome/data/birth/sexes.lua b/game/modules/tome/data/birth/sexes.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..1148181794
--- /dev/null
+++ b/game/modules/tome/data/birth/sexes.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+-- Player sexes
+newBirthDescriptor{
+	type = "sex",
+	name = "Female",
+	desc =
+	{
+		"You are a female of the species.",
+		"There is no in-game difference between the two sexes.",
+	},
+	data = { female=true, },
+}
+
+newBirthDescriptor{
+	type = "sex",
+	name = "Male",
+	desc =
+	{
+		"You are a male of the species.",
+		"There is no in-game difference between the two sexes.",
+	},
+	flags = { male=true, },
+}
diff --git a/game/modules/tome/data/birth/subraces.lua b/game/modules/tome/data/birth/subraces.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..8164db76b3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/game/modules/tome/data/birth/subraces.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,153 @@
+---------------------------------------------------------
+--                       Humans                        --
+---------------------------------------------------------
+newBirthDescriptor
+{
+	type = "subrace",
+	name = "Human",
+	desc = {
+		"Humans are one of the youngest of the races of Arda.",
+	},
+}
+newBirthDescriptor
+{
+	type = "subrace",
+	name = "Dunadan",
+	desc = {
+		"The greatest of the Edain, humans in all respects but",
+		"stronger, smarter and wiser.",
+	},
+	stats = { str=1, cun=1, dex=1, wil=1 },
+	experience = 1.1,
+	talents = { ActorTalents.T_IMPROVED_HEALTH_I },
+}
+--[[
+newBirthDescriptor
+{
+	type = "subrace"
+	name = "Rohirrim"
+	desc = {
+		"Humans from the land of Rohan, riding the great Mearas.",
+	}
+	stats = { [A_STR]=1, [A_INT]=1, [A_WIS]=0, [A_DEX]=3, [A_CON]=1, [A_CHR]=2, }
+	experience = 70
+	levels =
+	{
+		[ 1] = { SPEED=3 }
+	}
+	skills =
+	{
+		["Weaponmastery"]   = { mods.add(0)   , mods.add(200)  }
+		["Riding"]          = { mods.add(5000), mods.add(600)  }
+	}
+}
+]]
+newBirthDescriptor
+{
+	type = "subrace",
+	name = "Beorning",
+	desc = {
+		"A race of men shapeshifters.",
+		"They have the unique power of being able to polymorph to bear form.",
+	},
+	stats = { str=2, con=2, dex=-1, cun=-3, },
+	experience = 1.8,
+	talents = {},
+}
+
+---------------------------------------------------------
+--                       Elves                         --
+---------------------------------------------------------
+newBirthDescriptor
+{
+	type = "subrace",
+	name = "Noldor",
+	desc = {
+		"The Noldor are the second clan of Elves who came to Valinor, and ",
+		"are accounted as the greatest of all peoples in Middle-earth. ",
+		"They are masters of all skills, and are strong and intelligent. ",
+		"They can play all classes except rogues, and very well at that. ",
+		"High-elves begin their lives able to see the unseen, and resist ",
+		"light effects just like regular elves.  However, there are few ",
+		"things that they have not seen already, and experience is very ",
+		"hard for them to gain."
+	},
+	stats = { str=1, mag=2, wil=3, cun=1, dex=1, },
+	experience = 1.3,
+	talents = {},
+}
+newBirthDescriptor
+{
+	type = "subrace",
+	name = "Avari",
+	desc = {
+		"The Avari are those elves who refused the summons of Orome to come",
+		"to Valinor, and stayed behind in Middle-earth instead.  While ",
+		"somewhat less hardy than the Noldor, they are better at magic, ",
+		"gain experience faster, and have an intrinsic magic missile ",
+		"attack.  Unlike the Noldor, they are resistant to darkness attacks ",
+		"rather than light attacks, and gain the ability to see invisible ",
+		"things at a higher level, rather than starting out with it."
+	},
+	stats = { str=-1, dex=2, cun=2, mag=1, },
+	talents = { ActorTalents.DECREASED_HEALTH_I },
+	experience = 1.1,
+}
+
+---------------------------------------------------------
+--                       Hobbits                       --
+---------------------------------------------------------
+newBirthDescriptor
+{
+	type = "subrace",
+	name = "Harfoot",
+	desc = {
+		"An old but quiet race related to humans.",
+		"They are small and quite weak but good at many things.",
+	},
+}
+newBirthDescriptor
+{
+	type = "subrace",
+	name = "Fallohide",
+	desc = {
+		"An old but quiet race related to humans.",
+		"They are small and quite weak but good at many things.",
+	},
+}
+newBirthDescriptor
+{
+	type = "subrace",
+	name = "Stoor",
+	desc = {
+		"An old but quiet race related to humans.",
+		"They are small and quite weak but good at many things.",
+	},
+}
+
+---------------------------------------------------------
+--                       Dwarves                       --
+---------------------------------------------------------
+newBirthDescriptor
+{
+	type = "subrace",
+	name = "Dwarf",
+	desc = {
+		"The children of Aule, a strong but small race.",
+		"Miners and fighters of legend.",
+	},
+}
+
+---------------------------------------------------------
+--                        Ents                         --
+---------------------------------------------------------
+newBirthDescriptor
+{
+	type = "subrace",
+	name = "Ent",
+	desc = {
+		"Guardian of the forests of Middle-earth, summoned by Yavanna before",
+		"even the elves awoke. It is said 'Trolls are strong, Ents are STRONGER'.",
+		"Ent-wives went away a long time ago and as such may not be played."
+	},
+}
diff --git a/game/modules/tome/data/talents.lua b/game/modules/tome/data/talents.lua
index e1bf6104d9..0a7400032e 100644
--- a/game/modules/tome/data/talents.lua
+++ b/game/modules/tome/data/talents.lua
@@ -1,183 +1,3 @@
--- "classes"
-newTalentType{ type="base/class", name = "class", description = "The basic talents defining a class." }
-newTalentType{ type="base/race", name = "race", description = "The various racial bonuses a character can have." }
-
-newTalent{
-	name = "Mana Pool",
-	type = {"base/class", 1},
-	info = "Allows you to have a mana pool. Mana is used to cast all spells.",
-}
-newTalent{
-	name = "Stamina Pool",
-	type = {"base/class", 1},
-	info = "Allows you to have a stamina pool. Stamina is used to activate special combat attacks.",
-}
-
-
--- Spells
-newTalentType{ type="spell/arcane", name = "arcane", description = "Arcane manipulates the raw magic energies to shape them into both offensive and defensive spells." }
-newTalentType{ type="spell/fire", name = "fire", description = "Harness the power of fire to burn your foes to ashes." }
-newTalentType{ type="spell/earth", name = "earth", description = "Harness the power of the earth to protect and destroy." }
-newTalentType{ type="spell/cold", name = "cold", description = "Harness the power of winter to shatter your foes." }
-newTalentType{ type="spell/lightning", name = "lightning", description = "Harness the power of lightnings to fry your foes." }
-newTalentType{ type="spell/conveyance", name = "conveyance", description = "Conveyance is the school of travel. It allows you to travel faster and to track others." }
-
--- Physical combat
-newTalentType{ type="physical/2hweapon", name = "two handed weapons", description = "Allows the user to be more proficient with two handed weapons." }
-newTalentType{ type="physical/1hweapon", name = "one handed weapons", description = "Allows the user to be more proficient with one handed weapons." }
-newTalentType{ type="physical/dualweapon", name = "dual wielding", description = "Allows the user to be more proficient with dual wielding weapons." }
-newTalentType{ type="physical/shield", name = "shields", description = "Allows the user to be more proficient with shields." }
-
-newTalent{
-	name = "Manathrust",
-	type = {"spell/arcane", 1},
-	mana = 10,
-	tactical = {
-		ATTACK = 10,
-	},
-	action = function(self)
-		local t = {type="bolt", range=20}
-		local x, y = self:getTarget(t)
-		if not x or not y then return nil end
-		self:project(t, x, y, DamageType.ARCANE, 10 + self:getMag())
-		return true
-	end,
-	require = { stat = { mag=10 }, },
-	info = function(self)
-		return ([[Conjures up mana into a powerful bolt doing %0.2f arcane damage
-		The damage will increase with the Magic stat]]):format(10 + self:getMag())
-	end,
-}
-newTalent{
-	name = "Disruption Shield",
-	type = {"spell/arcane",2},
-	mode = "sustained",
-	sustain_mana = 60,
-	tactical = {
-		DEFEND = 10,
-	},
-	action = function(self)
-		return true
-	end,
-	require = { stat = { mag=12 }, },
-	info = function(self)
-		return ([[Uses mana instead of life to take damage
-		The damage to mana ratio increases with the Magic stat]]):format(10 + self:getMag())
-	end,
-}
-
-newTalent{
-	name = "Globe of Light",
-	type = {"spell/fire",1},
-	mana = 5,
-	tactical = {
-		ATTACKAREA = 3,
-	},
-	action = function(self)
-		local t = {type="ball", range=0, friendlyfire=false, radius=5 + self:getMag(10)}
-		self:project(t, self.x, self.y, DamageType.LIGHT, 1)
-		return true
-	end,
-	require = { stat = { mag=10 }, },
-	info = function(self)
-		return ([[Creates a globe of pure light with a radius of %d that illuminates the area.
-		The radius will increase with the Magic stat]]):format(5 + self:getMag(10))
-	end,
-}
-
-newTalent{
-	name = "Fireflash",
-	type = {"spell/fire",2},
-	mana = 35,
-	cooldown = 6,
-	tactical = {
-		ATTACKAREA = 10,
-	},
-	action = function(self)
-		local t = {type="ball", range=15, radius=math.min(6, 3 + self:getMag(6))}
-		local x, y = self:getTarget(t)
-		if not x or not y then return nil end
-		self:project(t, x, y, DamageType.FIRE, 28 + self:getMag(70))
-		return true
-	end,
-	require = { stat = { mag=16 }, },
-	info = function(self)
-		return ([[Conjures up a flash of fire doing %0.2f fire damage in a radius of %d.
-		Cooldown: 6 turns
-		The damage will increase with the Magic stat]]):format(8 + self:getMag(70), math.min(6, 3 + self:getMag(6)))
-	end,
-}
-
-newTalent{
-	name = "Blink",
-	type = {"spell/conveyance",1},
-	message = "@Source@ blinks.",
-	mana = 15,
-	cooldown = 9,
-	tactical = {
-		ESCAPE = 4,
-	},
-	action = function(self)
-		local x, y = self.x, self.y
-		if self:knowTalent(self.T_TELEPORT_CONTROL) then
-			x, y = self:getTarget{type="ball", range=10 + self:getMag(10), radius=5 - self:getMag(4)}
-			if not x then return nil end
-			-- Target code doesnot restrict the target coordinates to the range, it lets the poject function do it
-			-- but we cant ...
-			x, y = game.target:pointAtRange(self.x, self.y, x, y, 10 + self:getMag(10))
-			self:teleportRandom(x, y, 5 - self:getMag(4))
-		else
-			self:teleportRandom(x, y, 10 + self:getMag(10))
-		end
-		return true
-	end,
-	require = { stat = { mag=16 }, },
-	info = function(self)
-		return ([[Teleports you randomly on a small scale range (%d)
-		The range will increase with the Magic stat]]):format(10 + self:getMag(10))
-	end,
-}
-
-newTalent{
-	name = "Teleport Control",
-	type = {"spell/conveyance",2},
-	require = { stat = { mag=38 }, },
-	info = function(self)
-		return ([[Allows teleport spells to specify a target area. You will blink in this radius randomly.
-		The radius (%d) of the target area decreases with Magic stat]]):format(5 - self:getMag(4))
-	end,
-}
-
-
-newTalent{
-	name = "Noxious Cloud",
-	type = {"spell/earth",1},
-	mana = 45,
-	cooldown = 8,
-	tactical = {
-		ATTACKAREA = 10,
-	},
-	action = function(self)
-		local duration = 5 + self:getMag(10)
-		local radius = 3
-		local t = {type="ball", range=15, radius=math.min(6, 3 + self:getMag(6))}
-		local x, y = self:getTarget(t)
-		if not x or not y then return nil end
-		x, y = game.target:pointAtRange(self.x, self.y, x, y, 15)
-		-- Add a lasting map effect
-		game.level.map:addEffect(self,
-			x, y, duration,
-			DamageType.NATURE, 4 + self:getMag(30),
-			radius,
-			5, nil,
-			engine.Entity.new{alpha=100, display='', color_br=30, color_bg=180, color_bb=60}
-		)
-		return true
-	end,
-	require = { stat = { mag=16 }, },
-	info = function(self)
-		return ([[Noxious fumes raises from the ground doing %0.2f nature damage in a radius of 3 each turns for %d turns.
-		Cooldown: 8 turns
-		The damage and duration will increase with the Magic stat]]):format(4 + self:getMag(30), 5 + self:getMag(10))
-	end,
-}
+load("/data/talents/misc/misc.lua")
+load("/data/talents/spells/spells.lua")
+load("/data/talents/physical/physical.lua")
diff --git a/game/modules/tome/data/talents/misc/misc.lua b/game/modules/tome/data/talents/misc/misc.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..2e11e98dff
--- /dev/null
+++ b/game/modules/tome/data/talents/misc/misc.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+-- race & classes
+newTalentType{ type="base/class", name = "class", hide = true, description = "The basic talents defining a class." }
+newTalentType{ type="base/race", name = "race", hide = true, description = "The various racial bonuses a character can have." }
+
+newTalent{
+	name = "Mana Pool",
+	type = {"base/class", 1},
+	info = "Allows you to have a mana pool. Mana is used to cast all spells.",
+	hide = true,
+}
+newTalent{
+	name = "Stamina Pool",
+	type = {"base/class", 1},
+	info = "Allows you to have a stamina pool. Stamina is used to activate special combat attacks.",
+	hide = true,
+}
+
+newTalent{
+	name = "Improved Health I",
+	type = {"base/race", 1},
+	info = "Improves the number of health points per levels.",
+	hide = true,
+}
+newTalent{
+	name = "Improved Health II",
+	type = {"base/race", 1},
+	info = "Improves the number of health points per levels.",
+	hide = true,
+}
+newTalent{
+	name = "Improved Health III",
+	type = {"base/race", 1},
+	info = "Improves the number of health points per levels.",
+	hide = true,
+}
+newTalent{
+	name = "Decreased Health I",
+	type = {"base/race", 1},
+	info = "Improves the number of health points per levels.",
+	hide = true,
+}
+newTalent{
+	name = "Decreased Health II",
+	type = {"base/race", 1},
+	info = "Improves the number of health points per levels.",
+	hide = true,
+}
+newTalent{
+	name = "Decreased Health III",
+	type = {"base/race", 1},
+	info = "Improves the number of health points per levels.",
+	hide = true,
+}
diff --git a/game/modules/tome/data/talents/physical/physical.lua b/game/modules/tome/data/talents/physical/physical.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..14d02864f2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/game/modules/tome/data/talents/physical/physical.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+-- Physical combat
+newTalentType{ type="physical/2hweapon", name = "two handed weapons", description = "Allows the user to be more proficient with two handed weapons." }
+newTalentType{ type="physical/1hweapon", name = "one handed weapons", description = "Allows the user to be more proficient with one handed weapons." }
+newTalentType{ type="physical/dualweapon", name = "dual wielding", description = "Allows the user to be more proficient with dual wielding weapons." }
+newTalentType{ type="physical/shield", name = "shields", description = "Allows the user to be more proficient with shields." }
diff --git a/game/modules/tome/data/talents/spells/spells.lua b/game/modules/tome/data/talents/spells/spells.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..673fde5369
--- /dev/null
+++ b/game/modules/tome/data/talents/spells/spells.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,161 @@
+-- Spells
+newTalentType{ type="spell/arcane", name = "arcane", description = "Arcane manipulates the raw magic energies to shape them into both offensive and defensive spells." }
+newTalentType{ type="spell/fire", name = "fire", description = "Harness the power of fire to burn your foes to ashes." }
+newTalentType{ type="spell/earth", name = "earth", description = "Harness the power of the earth to protect and destroy." }
+newTalentType{ type="spell/cold", name = "cold", description = "Harness the power of winter to shatter your foes." }
+newTalentType{ type="spell/air", name = "air", description = "Harness the power of the air to fry your foes." }
+newTalentType{ type="spell/conveyance", name = "conveyance", description = "Conveyance is the school of travel. It allows you to travel faster and to track others." }
+
+newTalent{
+	name = "Manathrust",
+	type = {"spell/arcane", 1},
+	mana = 10,
+	tactical = {
+		ATTACK = 10,
+	},
+	action = function(self)
+		local t = {type="bolt", range=20}
+		local x, y = self:getTarget(t)
+		if not x or not y then return nil end
+		self:project(t, x, y, DamageType.ARCANE, 10 + self:getMag())
+		return true
+	end,
+	require = { stat = { mag=10 }, },
+	info = function(self)
+		return ([[Conjures up mana into a powerful bolt doing %0.2f arcane damage
+		The damage will increase with the Magic stat]]):format(10 + self:getMag())
+	end,
+}
+newTalent{
+	name = "Disruption Shield",
+	type = {"spell/arcane",2},
+	mode = "sustained",
+	sustain_mana = 60,
+	tactical = {
+		DEFEND = 10,
+	},
+	action = function(self)
+		return true
+	end,
+	require = { stat = { mag=12 }, },
+	info = function(self)
+		return ([[Uses mana instead of life to take damage
+		The damage to mana ratio increases with the Magic stat]]):format(10 + self:getMag())
+	end,
+}
+
+newTalent{
+	name = "Globe of Light",
+	type = {"spell/fire",1},
+	mana = 5,
+	tactical = {
+		ATTACKAREA = 3,
+	},
+	action = function(self)
+		local t = {type="ball", range=0, friendlyfire=false, radius=5 + self:getMag(10)}
+		self:project(t, self.x, self.y, DamageType.LIGHT, 1)
+		return true
+	end,
+	require = { stat = { mag=10 }, },
+	info = function(self)
+		return ([[Creates a globe of pure light with a radius of %d that illuminates the area.
+		The radius will increase with the Magic stat]]):format(5 + self:getMag(10))
+	end,
+}
+
+newTalent{
+	name = "Fireflash",
+	type = {"spell/fire",2},
+	mana = 35,
+	cooldown = 6,
+	tactical = {
+		ATTACKAREA = 10,
+	},
+	action = function(self)
+		local t = {type="ball", range=15, radius=math.min(6, 3 + self:getMag(6))}
+		local x, y = self:getTarget(t)
+		if not x or not y then return nil end
+		self:project(t, x, y, DamageType.FIRE, 28 + self:getMag(70))
+		return true
+	end,
+	require = { stat = { mag=16 }, },
+	info = function(self)
+		return ([[Conjures up a flash of fire doing %0.2f fire damage in a radius of %d.
+		Cooldown: 6 turns
+		The damage will increase with the Magic stat]]):format(8 + self:getMag(70), math.min(6, 3 + self:getMag(6)))
+	end,
+}
+
+newTalent{
+	name = "Blink",
+	type = {"spell/conveyance",1},
+	message = "@Source@ blinks.",
+	mana = 15,
+	cooldown = 9,
+	tactical = {
+		ESCAPE = 4,
+	},
+	action = function(self)
+		local x, y = self.x, self.y
+		if self:knowTalent(self.T_TELEPORT_CONTROL) then
+			x, y = self:getTarget{type="ball", range=10 + self:getMag(10), radius=5 - self:getMag(4)}
+			if not x then return nil end
+			-- Target code doesnot restrict the target coordinates to the range, it lets the poject function do it
+			-- but we cant ...
+			x, y = game.target:pointAtRange(self.x, self.y, x, y, 10 + self:getMag(10))
+			self:teleportRandom(x, y, 5 - self:getMag(4))
+		else
+			self:teleportRandom(x, y, 10 + self:getMag(10))
+		end
+		return true
+	end,
+	require = { stat = { mag=16 }, },
+	info = function(self)
+		return ([[Teleports you randomly on a small scale range (%d)
+		The range will increase with the Magic stat]]):format(10 + self:getMag(10))
+	end,
+}
+
+newTalent{
+	name = "Teleport Control",
+	type = {"spell/conveyance",2},
+	require = { stat = { mag=38 }, },
+	info = function(self)
+		return ([[Allows teleport spells to specify a target area. You will blink in this radius randomly.
+		The radius (%d) of the target area decreases with Magic stat]]):format(5 - self:getMag(4))
+	end,
+}
+
+
+newTalent{
+	name = "Noxious Cloud",
+	type = {"spell/earth",1},
+	mana = 45,
+	cooldown = 8,
+	tactical = {
+		ATTACKAREA = 10,
+	},
+	action = function(self)
+		local duration = 5 + self:getMag(10)
+		local radius = 3
+		local t = {type="ball", range=15, radius=math.min(6, 3 + self:getMag(6))}
+		local x, y = self:getTarget(t)
+		if not x or not y then return nil end
+		x, y = game.target:pointAtRange(self.x, self.y, x, y, 15)
+		-- Add a lasting map effect
+		game.level.map:addEffect(self,
+			x, y, duration,
+			DamageType.NATURE, 4 + self:getMag(30),
+			radius,
+			5, nil,
+			engine.Entity.new{alpha=100, display='', color_br=30, color_bg=180, color_bb=60}
+		)
+		return true
+	end,
+	require = { stat = { mag=16 }, },
+	info = function(self)
+		return ([[Noxious fumes raises from the ground doing %0.2f nature damage in a radius of 3 each turns for %d turns.
+		Cooldown: 8 turns
+		The damage and duration will increase with the Magic stat]]):format(4 + self:getMag(30), 5 + self:getMag(10))
+	end,
+}
diff --git a/game/modules/tome/data/zones/ancient_ruins/npcs.lua b/game/modules/tome/data/zones/ancient_ruins/npcs.lua
index 167d612f02..4fe00c8144 100644
--- a/game/modules/tome/data/zones/ancient_ruins/npcs.lua
+++ b/game/modules/tome/data/zones/ancient_ruins/npcs.lua
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ return {
 {
 	name = "dragon of death",
 	display = "D", color_r=255,
-	level_range = {1, 10}, exp_worth = 1,
+	level_range = {1, 10}, exp_worth = 100,
 	autolevel = "warrior",
 	ai = "simple",
 	max_life = 20,
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ return {
 	name = "baby dragon",
 	display = "d", color_r=128,
 --	faction = "poorsods",
-	level_range = {1, 4}, exp_worth = 1,
+	level_range = {1, 4}, exp_worth = 100,
 	autolevel = "caster",
 	ai = "simple",
 	max_life = 30,
diff --git a/game/modules/tome/data/zones/ancient_ruins/zone.lua b/game/modules/tome/data/zones/ancient_ruins/zone.lua
index e3f15b9451..c3e40aee15 100644
--- a/game/modules/tome/data/zones/ancient_ruins/zone.lua
+++ b/game/modules/tome/data/zones/ancient_ruins/zone.lua
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ return {
 --	persistant = true,
 	generator =  {
 		map = {
-			class= "engine.generator.map.Rooms",
+			class= "engine.generator.map.Empty",
 			floor = "FLOOR",
 			wall = "WALL",
 			up = "UP",
diff --git a/game/modules/tome/dialogs/LevelupTalentsDialog.lua b/game/modules/tome/dialogs/LevelupTalentsDialog.lua
index baa43c5134..3ce91026ac 100644
--- a/game/modules/tome/dialogs/LevelupTalentsDialog.lua
+++ b/game/modules/tome/dialogs/LevelupTalentsDialog.lua
@@ -32,20 +32,24 @@ function _M:generateList()
 	-- Makes up the list
 	local list, known = {}, {}
 	for i, tt in ipairs(self.actor.talents_types_def) do
-		local cat = tt.type:gsub("/.*", "")
-		list[#list+1] = { name=cat:capitalize().." / "..tt.name:capitalize() .." (category)", type=tt.type }
-		if self.actor:knowTalentType(tt.type) then
-			known[#known+1] = "#00FF00#known"
-
-			-- Find all talents of this school
-			for j, t in ipairs(tt.talents) do
-				local typename = "talent"
-				if t.type[1]:find("^spell/") then typename = "spell" end
-				list[#list+1] = { name="    "..t.name.." ("..typename..")", talent=t.id }
-				if self.actor:knowTalent(t.id) then known[#known+1] = "#00FF00#known" else known[#known+1] = t.points.." point(s)" end
+		if not tt.hide and not (self.actor.talents_types[tt.type] == nil) then
+			local cat = tt.type:gsub("/.*", "")
+			list[#list+1] = { name=cat:capitalize().." / "..tt.name:capitalize() .." (category)", type=tt.type }
+			if self.actor:knowTalentType(tt.type) then
+				known[#known+1] = "#00FF00#known"
+
+				-- Find all talents of this school
+				for j, t in ipairs(tt.talents) do
+					if not t.hide then
+						local typename = "talent"
+						if t.type[1]:find("^spell/") then typename = "spell" end
+						list[#list+1] = { name="    "..t.name.." ("..typename..")", talent=t.id }
+						if self.actor:knowTalent(t.id) then known[#known+1] = "#00FF00#known" else known[#known+1] = t.points.." point(s)" end
+					end
+				end
+			else
+				known[#known+1] = tt.points.." point(s)"
 			end
-		else
-			known[#known+1] = tt.points.." point(s)"
 		end
 	end
 	self.list = list
diff --git a/game/modules/tome/load.lua b/game/modules/tome/load.lua
index 23fe0969da..e09e1be356 100644
--- a/game/modules/tome/load.lua
+++ b/game/modules/tome/load.lua
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ local ActorStats = require "engine.interface.ActorStats"
 local ActorResource = require "engine.interface.ActorResource"
 local ActorTalents = require "engine.interface.ActorTalents"
 local ActorAI = require "engine.interface.ActorAI"
+local Birther = require "engine.Birther"
 
 -- Damage types
 DamageType:loadDefinition("/data/damage_types.lua")
@@ -24,5 +25,8 @@ dofile("/data/autolevel_schemes.lua")
 -- Actor AIs
 ActorAI:loadDefinition("/engine/ai/")
 
+-- Birther descriptor
+Birther:loadDefinition("/data/birth/descriptors.lua")
+
 
 return require "mod.class.Game"
-- 
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