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@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ To contribute I'll ask people that contribute to release copyright to me,
 or to give me right to relicense the code as I see fit .
 (You can add a "as long as its opensource" if you wish, it'll never change :)
 
-The reason for that is to avoid the headhache that angband had with it's
+The reason for that is to avoid the headhache that angband had with its
 free-but-not-modern licence. This way if a better licence pops up I can
 use it easily without having to hunt everybody that contributed and that
 might have since then disappeared.

@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ function _M:setCurrent()
 	_M.current = self
 end
 
---- Returns a zone definition by it's name
+--- Returns a zone definition by its name
 function _M:getZone(name)
 	return self.areas_name[name]
 end

@@ -4287,7 +4287,7 @@ function _M:postUseTalent(ab, ret, silent)
 		if ab.equilibrium and not self:attr("zero_resource_cost") then
 			trigger = true; self:incEquilibrium(util.getval(ab.equilibrium, self, ab))
 		end
-		-- Paradox is not affected by fatigue but it's cost does increase exponentially
+		-- Paradox is not affected by fatigue but its cost does increase exponentially
 		if ab.paradox and not (self:attr("zero_resource_cost") or game.zone.no_anomalies) then
 			trigger = true; self:incParadox(util.getval(ab.paradox, self, ab) * (1 + (self.paradox / 300)))
 		end

@@ -297,7 +297,7 @@ newAchievement{
 	name = "Thralless", id = "RING_BLOOD_FREED",
 	show = "full",
 	mode = "player",
-	desc = [[Freed at least 30 enthralled slaves in the slavers compound.]],
+	desc = [[Freed at least 30 enthralled slaves in the slavers' compound.]],
 	can_gain = function(self)
 		self.nb = (self.nb or 0) + 1
 		if self.nb >= 30 then return true end

@@ -2450,7 +2450,7 @@ newDamageType{
 			ai = "summoned", ai_real = "dumb_talented_simple", ai_state = { ai_move="move_complex", talent_in=2, },
 			stats = { str=20, dex=8, mag=6, con=16 },
 			name = "orc spirit", color=colors.SALMON, image = "npc/humanoid_orc_orc_berserker.png",
-			desc = [[An orc clad in a massive armour, wielding a huge axe.]],
+			desc = [[An orc clad in massive armour, wielding a huge axe.]],
 			level_range = {35, nil}, exp_worth = 0,
 			max_life = resolvers.rngavg(110,120), life_rating = 12,
 			resolvers.equip{

@@ -201,7 +201,7 @@ game.zone.on_turn = function()
 				type = "armor", subtype="head",
 				name = "Crown of Burning Pain", image = "object/artifact/crown_of_burning_pain.png",
 				unided_name = "burning crown",
-				desc = [[This crown of pure flames possess a myriad of small molten rocks floating wildly above it. Each can be removed to throw as a true meteor.]],
+				desc = [[This crown of pure flames possesses a myriad of small molten rocks floating wildly above it. Each can be removed to throw as a true meteor.]],
 				add_name = " (#ARMOR#)",
 				power_source = {arcane=true},
 				display = "]", color=colors.SLATE,

@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ local changer = function(id)
 		cost = 150,
 		encumber = 1,
 		material_level = 3,
-		desc = [[This ancient skull is all that remains of the Rat Lich. Some fragments of its power remain and a faint red light still glows within its eyes]],
+		desc = [[This ancient skull is all that remains of the Rat Lich. Some fragments of its power remain and a faint red light still glows within its eyes.]],
 
 		wielder = {
 			combat_spellpower = 10,

@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_AQUATIC_DEMON",
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_AQUATIC_DEMON",
 	name = "Walrog", color=colors.DARK_SEA_GREEN, unique=true,
-	desc = "Walrog, the lord of Water",
+	desc = "Walrog, the lord of Water, is fearsome to behold. The water writhes around him as if trying to escape, making his form indistinct. He does not seem surprised to see you.",
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/aquatic_demon_walrog.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
 	level_range = {20, 30}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 50,

@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_COLD_DRAKE",
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_COLD_DRAKE", define_as = "NPC_COLD_DRAKE",
 	name = "cold drake", color=colors.SLATE, display="D",
-	desc = [[A mature cold drake, armed with a deadly breath weapon and nasty claws.]],
+	desc = [[A mature cold drake, armed with deadly breath and nasty claws.]],
 	level_range = {14, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 3,
 	max_life = resolvers.rngavg(100,110),
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_COLD_DRAKE", define_as = "NPC_COLD_DRAKE",
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_COLD_DRAKE",
 	name = "ice wyrm", color=colors.AQUAMARINE, display="D",
-	desc = [[An old and powerful cold drake, armed with a deadly breath weapon and nasty claws.]],
+	desc = [[An old and powerful cold drake, armed with deadly breath and nasty claws.]],
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/dragon_cold_ice_wyrm.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
 	level_range = {25, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 5,

@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_FIRE_DRAKE",
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_FIRE_DRAKE",
 	name = "fire drake", color=colors.RED, display="D",
-	desc = [[A mature fire drake, armed with a deadly breath weapon and nasty claws.]],
+	desc = [[A mature fire drake, armed with deadly breath and nasty claws.]],
 	level_range = {14, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 3,
 	max_life = resolvers.rngavg(100,110),
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_FIRE_DRAKE",
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_FIRE_DRAKE",
 	name = "fire wyrm", color=colors.LIGHT_RED, display="D",
-	desc = [[An old and powerful fire drake, armed with a deadly breath weapon and nasty claws.]],
+	desc = [[An old and powerful fire drake, armed with deadly breath and nasty claws.]],
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/dragon_fire_fire_wyrm.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
 	level_range = {25, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 5,

@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_GHOST",
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_GHOST",
 	name = "dreadmaster", color=colors.YELLOW, image="npc/dreadmaster.png",
-	desc = [[It is an unlife of power almost unequalled. An affront to existence, its very touch abuses and disrupts the flow of life, and its unearthly limbs, of purest black, crumble rock and wither flesh with ease.]],
+	desc = [[It is an unlife of power almost unequaled. An affront to existence, its very touch abuses and disrupts the flow of life, and its unearthly limbs, of purest black, crumble rock and wither flesh with ease.]],
 	level_range = {32, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 15,
 	rank = 3,

@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_GHOUL",
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_GHOUL",
 	name = "ghoulking", color={0,0,0},
-	desc = [[Stench rises from this rotting abomination. Its brow is adorned with gold, and it moves at you with hatred gleaming from its eyes.]],
+	desc = [[Stench rises from this rotting abomination. Its brow is adorned with gold, and it moves at you with hatred gleaming in its eyes.]],
 	level_range = {15, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 6,
 	max_life = resolvers.rngavg(90,100),

@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_MAJOR_DEMON",
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_MAJOR_DEMON",
 	name = "uruivellas", color=colors.LIGHT_RED, -- Hot strength
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/demon_major_uruivellas.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
-	desc = [[This demon would look like a minotaur, if a minotaur had a fiery aura surrounding it and horns all over the body.
+	desc = [[This demon would look like a minotaur, if a minotaur had a fiery aura surrounding it and horns all over its body.
 Oh, and it is twice as big, too.]],
 	level_range = {35, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 4,
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ It moves swiftly toward you, casting terrible spells and swinging its weapons at
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_MAJOR_DEMON",
 	name = "champion of Urh'Rok", color=colors.GREY,
-	desc = [[One of Urh'Rok's own champions. A thousand nightmares made flesh and screaming steel towering before you in the form of a massive, armored humanoid.]],
+	desc = [[One of Urh'Rok's own champions. A thousand nightmares made flesh and screaming steel tower before you in the form of a massive, armored humanoid.]],
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/demon_major_champion_of_urh_rok.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
 	level_range = {43, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 7,
@@ -244,7 +244,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_MAJOR_DEMON",
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_MAJOR_DEMON",
 	name = "forge-giant", color=colors.RED,
-	desc = [[A burning giant wielding a forge hammer of the underworld in each hand-- weapons imbued by Urh'Rok himself with the power to crush and shape felsteel. Enter their range at your peril.]],
+	desc = [[A burning giant wielding a forge hammer of the underworld in each hand -- weapons imbued by Urh'Rok himself with the power to crush and shape felsteel. Enter their range at your peril.]],
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/demon_major_forge_giant.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
 	level_range = {47, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 8,

@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ newEntity{
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_NAGA",
 	name = "naga myrmidon", color=colors.DARK_UMBER, image="npc/naga_myrmidon.png",
-	desc = [[Before you stands a tall figure - a very tall figure, propped high by a thick serpent's tail in place of where his legs should rightly be. His torso is human-like, with bulging muscles beneath fitted armour, and large hands gripping a fiercely sharp trident. He glares at you with dark intensity, like a wolf about to pounce on unsuspecting prey.]],
+	desc = [[Before you stands a tall figure -- a very tall figure, propped high by a thick serpent's tail in place of where his legs should rightly be. His torso is human-like, with bulging muscles beneath fitted armour, and large hands gripping a fiercely sharp trident. He glares at you with dark intensity, like a wolf about to pounce on unsuspecting prey.]],
 	level_range = {30, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 1,
 	max_life = resolvers.rngavg(120,150), life_rating = 16,
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_NAGA",
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_NAGA",
 	name = "naga psyren", color=colors.YELLOW, image="npc/naga_psyren.png",
-	desc = [[Such a mix of enchanting beauty and reviling horror you have never before seen combined. Above, a beautiful, ethereal woman, of scant form and entrancing grace. Below, the thick, smooth scales of a snake, its stretched tail gently waving back and forth in the air behind her. The movement is eye-catching and hypnotic, and whilst you watch a mysterious smile plays across her seductive lips.]],
+	desc = [[Such a mix of enchanting beauty and revolting horror you have never before seen combined. Above, a beautiful, ethereal woman, of scant form and entrancing grace. Below, the thick, smooth scales of a snake, its stretched tail gently waving back and forth in the air behind her. The movement is eye-catching and hypnotic, and whilst you watch a mysterious smile plays across her seductive lips.]],
 	level_range = {36, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 4,
 	rank = 3,

@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ newEntity{
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_ORC_GRUSHNAK",
 	name = "orc fighter", color=colors.KHAKI,
-	desc = [[An orc clad in a massive armour, wielding a shield and a deadly axe.]],
+	desc = [[An orc clad in massive armour, wielding a shield and a deadly axe.]],
 	level_range = {30, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 1,
 	max_life = resolvers.rngavg(110,120), life_rating = 14,
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_ORC_GRUSHNAK",
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_ORC_GRUSHNAK",
 	name = "orc elite fighter", color=colors.MOCCASIN,
-	desc = [[An orc clad in a massive armour, wielding a shield and a deadly axe.]],
+	desc = [[An orc clad in massive armour, wielding a shield and a deadly axe.]],
 	level_range = {35, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 3,
 	rank = 3,
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_ORC_GRUSHNAK",
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_ORC_GRUSHNAK",
 	name = "orc berserker", color=colors.SALMON,
-	desc = [[An orc clad in a massive armour, wielding a huge axe.]],
+	desc = [[An orc clad in massive armour, wielding a huge axe.]],
 	level_range = {35, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 1,
 	max_life = resolvers.rngavg(110,120), life_rating = 14,
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_ORC_GRUSHNAK",
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_ORC_GRUSHNAK",
 	name = "orc elite berserker", color=colors.YELLOW,
-	desc = [[An orc clad in a massive armour, wielding a huge axe.]],
+	desc = [[An orc clad in massive armour, wielding a huge axe.]],
 	level_range = {35, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 3,
 	rank = 3,

@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_RODENT",
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_RODENT",
 	name = "giant crystal rat", color=colors.PINK,
-	desc = [[Instead of fur, this rat has crystals growing on its back which provide extra protection.]],
+	desc = [[Instead of fur, this rat has crystals growing on its back, which provide extra protection.]],
 	level_range = {1, 5}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 3,
 	max_life = resolvers.rngavg(35,50),

@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_SANDWORM",
 	name = "sand-drake", display = 'D',
 	type = "dragon", subtype = "sand",
 	color={r=204,g=255,b=95},
-	desc = [[This unholy creature looks like a wingless dragon in shape, but resembles a sandworm in color.]],
+	desc = [[This unholy creature looks like a wingless dragon in shape, but it is sand-colored, making it all the more dangerous for its prey.]],
 	rarity = 5,
 	rank = 3,
 	size_category = 5,

@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_SPIDER",
 -- the brethren of Ungoliant :D  tough and deadly, probably too tough, but meh <evil laughter>
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_SPIDER",
 	name = "ungolmor", color={0,0,0},  -- spider night, don't change the color
-	desc = [[Largest of all the spiderkin, its folds of skin seem nigh impenetrable.]],
+	desc = [[Largest of all the spiderkin, its folds of skin seem nearly impenetrable.]],
 	level_range = {38, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 4,
 	max_life = 120,

@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_STORM_DRAKE",
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_STORM_DRAKE",
 	name = "storm drake", color=colors.BLUE, display="D",
-	desc = [[A mature storm drake, armed with a deadly breath weapon and nasty claws.]],
+	desc = [[A mature storm drake, armed with deadly breath and nasty claws.]],
 	level_range = {14, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 3,
 	max_life = resolvers.rngavg(100,110),
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_STORM_DRAKE",
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_STORM_DRAKE",
 	name = "storm wyrm", color=colors.LIGHT_BLUE, display="D",
-	desc = [[An old and powerful storm drake, armed with a deadly breath weapon and nasty claws.]],
+	desc = [[An old and powerful storm drake, armed with deadly breath and nasty claws.]],
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/dragon_storm_storm_wyrm.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
 	level_range = {25, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 5,

@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_SUNWALL_TOWN",
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_SUNWALL_TOWN",
 	name = "human sun-paladin", color=colors.GOLD,
-	desc = [[A human in a shiny plate armour.]],
+	desc = [[A human in shiny plate armour.]],
 	level_range = {5, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 3,
 	rank = 3,

@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_TELUGOROTH",
 -- telu vorta = time storm
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_TELUGOROTH",
 	name = "teluvorta", color=colors.DARK_KHAKI,
-	desc = [[Time and space collapse in upon this erratically moving time elemental.]],
+	desc = [[Time and space collapse in upon this erratically-moving time elemental.]],
 	level_range = {12, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 4,
 	max_life = resolvers.rngavg(50,70),

@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ newEntity{
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_THIEF",
 	name = "cutpurse", color_r=0, color_g=0, color_b=resolvers.rngrange(235, 255),
-	desc = [[The lowest of the thieves, they are just learning the tricks of the trade.]],
+	desc = [[The lowest of the thieves, this cutpurse is just learning the tricks of the trade.]],
 	level_range = {1, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 1,
 	combat_armor = 1, combat_def = 5,

@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_VENOM_DRAKE",
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_VENOM_DRAKE",
 	name = "venom drake", color=colors.GREEN, display="D",
-	desc = [[A mature corrosive venom drake, armed with a deadly breath weapon and nasty claws.]],
+	desc = [[A mature corrosive venom drake, armed with deadly breath and nasty claws.]],
 	level_range = {14, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 3,
 	max_life = resolvers.rngavg(100,110),
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_VENOM_DRAKE",
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_VENOM_DRAKE",
 	name = "venom wyrm", color=colors.LIGHT_GREEN, display="D",
-	desc = [[An old and powerful corrosive venom drake, armed with a deadly breath weapon and nasty claws.]],
+	desc = [[An old and powerful corrosive venom drake, armed with deadly breath and nasty claws.]],
 	resolvers.nice_tile{tall=1},
 	level_range = {25, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 5,

@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ newEntity{
 	rarity = 5,
 	metallic = true,
 	combat = { talented = "mace", damrange = 1.5, physspeed = 1, sound = {"actions/melee", pitch=0.6, vol=1.2}, sound_miss = {"actions/melee", pitch=0.6, vol=1.2} },
-	desc = [[Massive two-handed maul.]],
+	desc = [[Massive two-handed mauls.]],
 	twohanded = true,
 	ego_bonus_mult = 0.2,
 	randart_able = "/data/general/objects/random-artifacts/melee.lua",

@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ newEntity{
 	type = "potion", subtype="potion", image = "object/elixir_of_serendipity.png",
 	name = "Elixir of Serendipity", unique=true, unided_name="vial of yellow fluid",
 	display = "!", color=colors.YELLOW,
-	desc = [[A vial of lifelike yellow fluid.]],
+	desc = [[A vial of lively yellow fluid.]],
 	no_unique_lore = true,
 	cost = 1000,
 	quest = 1,

@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ end
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_LORE_RANDOM",
 	name = [["Dust to Dust", an undead hunter's guide, by Aslabor Borys]], lore="dust-to-dust", unique=true,
-	desc = [[An undead hunter's guide, by Aslabor Borys]],
+	desc = [[An undead hunter's guide, by Aslabor Borys.]],
 	level_range = {15, 50},
 	rarity = 60,
 }
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ elseif i == 5 then who = "Weisman" nb = 3
 end
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_LORE_RANDOM",
 	name = "letter to "..who.."("..nb..")", lore="adventurer-letter-"..i, unique=true,
-	desc = [[A part of the correspondence between two adventurers]],
+	desc = [[A part of the correspondence between two adventurers.]],
 	level_range = {1, 20},
 	rarity = 20,
 	bloodstains = (i == 5) and 2 or nil,
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ end
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_LORE_RANDOM",
 	name = "of halfling feet", lore="halfling-feet", unique=true,
-	desc = [[Notes about .. halfling feet ??]],
+	desc = [[Notes about... Halfling feet??]],
 	level_range = {10, 30},
 	rarity = 40,
 	encumber = 0,

@@ -19,14 +19,14 @@
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_LORE_RANDOM",
 	name = "The story of my salvation", lore="zigur-potion", unique=true,
-	desc = [[An old tale about the fear of magic]],
+	desc = [[An old tale about the fear of magic.]],
 	level_range = {1, 20},
 	rarity = 40,
 }
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_LORE_RANDOM",
 	name = "memories of Artelia Firstborn", lore="creation-elf", unique=true,
-	desc = [[The memories of the first elf to have awaken]],
+	desc = [[The memories of the first elf ever to awaken.]],
 	level_range = {1, 25},
 	rarity = 40,
 	-- Only elves can find it
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_LORE_RANDOM",
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_LORE_RANDOM",
 	name = "human myth of creation", lore="creation-human", unique=true,
-	desc = [[Myth of creation of the humans]],
+	desc = [[Myth of creation of the humans.]],
 	level_range = {1, 25},
 	rarity = 40,
 	-- Only humans can find it
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_LORE_RANDOM",
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_LORE_RANDOM",
 	name = "a logical analysis of creation, by philosopher Smythen", lore="creation-halfling", unique=true,
-	desc = [[Myth of creation of the halflings]],
+	desc = [[Myth of creation of the halflings.]],
 	level_range = {1, 25},
 	rarity = 40,
 	-- Only hhalflings can find it

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_LORE_RANDOM",
 	name = "memories of archmage Varil", lore="spellhunt-note-1", unique=true,
-	desc = [[A collection of thoughts and memories of the archmage Varil, during the Age of Dusk]],
+	desc = [[A collection of thoughts and memories of the archmage Varil, during the Age of Dusk.]],
 	level_range = {1, 25},
 	rarity = 40,
 	encumber = 0,

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ newEntity{
 	type = "mount",
 	display = "&", color=colors.SLATE,
 	encumber = 0,
-	desc = [[A mount]],
+	desc = [[A mount.]],
 }
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_MOUNT", define_as = "ALCHEMIST_GOLEM_MOUNT",

@@ -26,6 +26,6 @@ newEntity{
 	encumber = 0.2,
 	stacking = true,
 	acid_destroy = {{10,1}, {20,2}, {40,5}, {60,10}, {120,20}},
-	desc = [[Magical potions can have wildly different effects, from healing to killing you -- beware! Most of them function better with a high Magic score]],
+	desc = [[Magical potions can have wildly different effects, from healing to killing you -- beware! Most of them function better with a high Magic score.]],
 	egos = "/data/general/objects/egos/potions.lua", egos_chance = resolvers.mbonus(10, 5),
 }

@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ newEntity{ define_as = "STAFF_ABSORPTION",
 	encumber = 7,
 	auto_pickup = 1,
 	plot = true, quest = true,
-	desc = [[Carved with runes of power, this staff seems to have been made long ago, yet it bears no signs of tarnishment.
+	desc = [[Carved with runes of power, this staff seems to have been made long ago, yet it bears no signs of tarnish.
 Light around it seems to dim and you can feel its tremendous power simply by touching it.]],
 
 	require = { stat = { mag=60 }, },

@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ newEntity{
 	use_no_blind = true,
 	use_no_silence = true,
 	fire_destroy = {{10,1}, {20,2}, {40,5}, {60,10}, {120,20}},
-	desc = [[Magical scrolls can have wildly different effects! Most of them function better with a high Magic score]],
+	desc = [[Magical scrolls can have wildly different effects! Most of them function better with a high Magic score.]],
 	egos = "/data/general/objects/egos/scrolls.lua", egos_chance = resolvers.mbonus(10, 5),
 }
 

@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ newEntity{
 	rarity = 5,
 	encumber = 7,
 	metallic = true,
-	desc = [[Handheld deflection devices]],
+	desc = [[Handheld deflection devices.]],
 	require = { talent = { {Talents.T_ARMOUR_TRAINING,2} }, },
 	randart_able = "/data/general/objects/random-artifacts/shields.lua",
 	special_combat = { talented="shield", accuracy_effect="staff", damrange = 1.2 },

@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_STAFF", define_as = "TELOS_SPIRE",
 	level_range = {37, 50},
 	color=colors.VIOLET,
 	rarity = false,
-	desc = [[Telos was an extremely powerful mage during the Age of Dusk, hated by his peers, feared by the common folk he was hunted for a long while. He finally fell in his place of power, Telmur, but his spirit still lingered on.]],
+	desc = [[Telos was an extremely powerful mage during the Age of Dusk, hated by his peers and feared by the common folk; he was hunted for a long while. He finally fell from his place of power, Telmur, but his spirit still lingers.]],
 	cost = 400,
 	material_level = 5,
 	plot = true,

@@ -1548,7 +1548,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_MACE",
 			o.combat.damtype = b.damtype
 			o.wielder = b.wielder
 			who:onWear(o, true)
-			game.logSeen(who, "#GOLD#Ureslak's Femur glows and shimers!")
+			game.logSeen(who, "#GOLD#Ureslak's Femur glows and shimmers!")
 		end },
 	},
 	ureslak_bonuses = {
@@ -5055,7 +5055,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_LIGHT_ARMOR",
 	name = "The Untouchable", color = colors.BLUE, image = "object/artifact/the_untouchable.png",
 	unided_name = "tough leather coat",
 	desc = [[This rugged jacket is the subject of many a rural legend. 
-Some say it was fashioned by an adventurous mage turned rogue, in times before the spellblaze, but was since lost.
+Some say it was fashioned by an adventurous mage turned rogue, in times before the Spellblaze, but was since lost.
 All manner of shady gamblers have since claimed to have worn it at one point or another. To fail, but live, is what it means to be untouchable, they said.]],
 	level_range = {20, 30},
 	rarity = 200,

@@ -663,12 +663,17 @@ newLore{
 	lore = [[Dirge of the Naloren
 
 There once was a village
-the Nalore held dear
+the Nalore held dear,
 but when Ol' Walrog came t'pillage,
-they did quiver in fear.
+they cowered in fear.
 
-So remember the tale
-of dead Old Shellsea,
-for Ol' Walrog sent the gale,
-that ended Old Shellsea.]]
+He trampled their men
+and their babes newly born,
+and seeing it finished,
+he summoned a storm.
+
+So remember old Shellsea
+as she was in the past,
+for Ol' Walrog sent the gale
+that drowned her at last.]]
 }

@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ function spawnFortress(self, who) game:onTickEnd(function()
 		moddable_tile = "human_female",
 		moddable_tile_base = "base_redhead_01.png",
 		moddable_tile_ornament = {female="braid_redhead_01"},
-		desc = [[You saved her from the depth of a cultists lair and fell in love with her. She has moved in the Fortress to see you more often.]],
+		desc = [[You saved her from the depth of a cultists' lair and fell in love with her. She has moved into the Fortress to see you more often.]],
 		autolevel = "tank",
 		ai = "none",
 		stats = { str=8, dex=7, mag=8, con=12 },

@@ -237,7 +237,7 @@ newTalent{
 			ai_target = {actor=target},
 			ai = "summoned", ai_real = target.ai,
 			resists = { all = modifier, [DamageType.DARKNESS] = 50, [DamageType.LIGHT] = - 50, },
-			desc = [[A dark shadowy shape who's form resembles the creature it was taken from.]],
+			desc = [[A dark, shadowy shape whose form resembles the humanoid creature it was taken from. It is not a perfect replica, though, and it makes you feel uneasy to look at it.]],
 		}
 		m:removeAllMOs()
 		m.make_escort = nil

@@ -665,27 +665,27 @@ newTalent{
 					m.name = "human farmer"
 					m.subtype = "human"
 					m.image = "npc/humanoid_human_human_farmer.png"
-					m.desc = [[A weather-worn human farmer, looking at a loss as to what's going on.]]
+					m.desc = [[A weather-worn Human farmer, looking at a loss as to what's going on.]]
 					m.faction = "allied-kingdoms"
 					m.resolvers.inscriptions(1, "infusion")
 				elseif race == 2 then
 					m.name = "halfling gardener"
 					m.subtype = "halfling"
-					m.desc = [[A rugged halfling gardener, looking quite confused as to what he's doing here.]]
+					m.desc = [[A rugged Halfling gardener, looking quite confused as to what he's doing here.]]
 					m.faction = "allied-kingdoms"
 					m.image = "npc/humanoid_halfling_halfling_gardener.png"
 					m.resolvers.inscriptions(1, "infusion")
 				elseif race == 3 then
 					m.name = "shalore scribe"
 					m.subtype = "shalore"
-					m.desc = [[A scrawny elven scribe, looking bewildered at his surroundings.]]
+					m.desc = [[A scrawny Elven scribe, looking bewildered at his surroundings.]]
 					m.faction = "shalore"
 					m.image = "npc/humanoid_shalore_shalore_rune_master.png"
 					m.resolvers.inscriptions(1, "rune")
 				elseif race == 4 then
 					m.name = "dwarven lumberjack"
 					m.subtype = "dwarf"
-					m.desc = [[A brawny dwarven lumberjack, looking a bit upset at his current situation.]]
+					m.desc = [[A brawny Dwarven lumberjack, looking a bit upset at his current situation.]]
 					m.faction = "iron-throne"
 					m.image = "npc/humanoid_dwarf_lumberjack.png"
 					m.resolvers.inscriptions(1, "rune")

@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ newTalent{
 			ai_target = {actor=nil},
 			ai = "summoned", ai_real = "tactical",
 			name = "Shadow of "..self.name,
-			desc = [[A dark shadowy shape whose form resembles you.]],
+			desc = [[A dark shadowy shape whose form resembles your own.]],
 		}
 		m:removeAllMOs()
 		m.make_escort = nil

@@ -474,7 +474,7 @@ newTalent{
 			display = "#", color=colors.WHITE,
 			name = "rimebark", faction = self.faction, image = "npc/immovable_plants_rimebark.png",
 			resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/immovable_plants_rimebark.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
-			desc = [[This huge treant like being is embedded with the fury of winter itself.]],
+			desc = [[This huge treant-like being is embedded with the fury of winter itself.]],
 			autolevel = "none",
 			ai = "summoned", ai_real = "dumb_talented_simple", ai_state = { talent_in=1, ally_compassion=10},
 			ai_tactic = resolvers.tactic"ranged",

@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ newTalent{
 		local damage = t.getDamage(self, t)
 		return ([[Entomb yourself in a wall of stone for %d turns.
 		At level 4, it becomes targetable.
-		Any hostile creature caught in the radius will also suffer %0.2f physical dmage.
+		Any hostile creature caught in the radius will also suffer %0.2f physical damage.
 		Duration and damage will improve with your Spellpower.]]):
 		format(duration, damDesc(self, DamageType.PHYSICAL, damage))
 	end,

@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ newTalent{
 			ai_target = {actor=nil},
 			ai = "summoned", ai_real = "tactical",
 			name = "Forgery of Haze ("..self.name..")",
-			desc = [[A dark shadowy shape whose form resembles you.]],
+			desc = [[A dark shadowy shape whose form resembles yours.]],
 		})
 		m:removeAllMOs()
 		m.make_escort = nil

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ return "New Race: #LIGHT_GREEN#Yeek",
 [[
 Yeeks are a mysterious race of small humanoids native to the tropical island of Rel.
 Their body is covered with white fur and their disproportionate heads give them a ridiculous look, yet they are a cunning and willful race.
-Although they are now nearly unheard of in Maj'Eyal, they spent many centuries as secret slaves to the halfling nation of Nargol.
+Although they are now nearly unheard of in Maj'Eyal, they spent many centuries as secret slaves to the Halfling nation of Nargol.
 They gained their freedom during the Age of Pyre and have since then followed 'The Way' - a unity of minds enforced by their powerful psionics.
 
 You have helped a Yeek Wayist and can now create a new character with the #LIGHT_GREEN#Yeek race#WHITE#.

@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ newEntity{ base="BASE_NPC_LOSGOROTH", define_as = "SPACIAL_DISTURBANCE",
 	color=colors.VIOLET,
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png"},
 	resolvers.generic(function(e) if engine.Map.tiles.nicer_tiles then e:addParticles(engine.Particles.new("wormhole", 1, {image="shockbolt/npc/elemental_losgoroth_space_disturbance", speed=1})) end end),
-	desc = [[A hole in the fabric of space, it seems to be the source of the expanse unstability.]],
+	desc = [[A hole in the fabric of space, it seems to be the source of the expanse instability.]],
 	killer_message = "and folded out of existence",
 	level_range = {7, nil}, exp_worth = 2,
 	max_life = 150, life_rating = 10, fixed_rating = true,

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_LITE", define_as = "VOID_STAR",
 	color = colors.GREY,
 	encumber = 1,
 	rarity = false,
-	desc = [[It looks like a very tiny star - deep black - and yet it somehow shines.]],
+	desc = [[It looks like a very tiny star -- deep black -- and yet it somehow shines.]],
 	cost = 120,
 	material_level = 2,
 

@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_MUMMY",
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_MUMMY",
 	allow_infinite_dungeon = true,
 	name = "animated mummy wrappings", color=colors.SLATE, display='[', image="object/mummy_wrappings.png",
-	desc = [[An animated set of mummy wrappings, without a corpse inside... It seems like it cannot move.]],
+	desc = [[An animated set of mummy wrappings, without a corpse inside; it seems like it cannot move.]],
 	level_range = {7, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 4,
 	max_life = resolvers.rngavg(20,40), life_rating=4,

@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ for i = 1, 3 do
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_LORE",
 	define_as = "NOTE"..i,
 	name = "ancient papyrus scroll", lore="ancient-elven-ruins-note-"..i,
-	desc = [[This seems to be the recalls of the last days of a great Shaloren mage]],
+	desc = [[This seems to be an account of the last days of a great Shaloren mage.]],
 	rarity = false,
 }
 end
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_MUMMY_WRAPPING", define_as = "BINDINGS_ETERNAL_NIGHT",
 	unique = true,
 	name = "Bindings of Eternal Night", image = "object/artifact/bindings_of_eternal_night.png",
 	unided_name = "blackened, slithering mummy wrappings",
-	desc = [[Woven through with fel magics of undeath, these bindings suck the light and life out of everything they touch. Any who don them will find themselves suspended in a nightmarish limbo between life and death.]],
+	desc = [[Woven through with fell magics of undeath, these bindings suck the light and life out of everything they touch. Any who don them will find themselves suspended in a nightmarish limbo between life and death.]],
 	color = colors.DARK_GREY,
 	level_range = {1, 50},
 	rarity = 20,
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_LEATHER_CAP", define_as = "CROWN_ETERNAL_NIGHT",
 	unique = true,
 	name = "Crown of Eternal Night", image = "object/artifact/crown_of_eternal_night.png",
 	unided_name = "blackened crown",
-	desc = [[This crown looks useless, yet you can feel it woven with fell magics of undeath. Maybe it has a use.]],
+	desc = [[This crown looks useless, yet you can feel it is woven with fell magics of undeath. Maybe it has a use.]],
 	color = colors.DARK_GREY,
 	level_range = {1, 50},
 	cost = 100,

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ newEntity{ define_as = "UNGOLE", base = "BASE_NPC_SPIDER",
 	allow_infinite_dungeon = true,
 	name = "Ungolë", color=colors.VIOLET, unique = true,
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/spiderkin_spider_ungole.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
-	desc = [[A huge spider, shrouded in darkness, with red glowing eyes darting at you. She looks hungry.]],
+	desc = [[A huge spider, shrouded in darkness, her red glowing eyes darting to fix on you. She looks hungry.]],
 	killer_message = "and devoured alongside a Sun Paladin",
 	level_range = {30, nil}, exp_worth = 2,
 	female = 1,

@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ newEntity{ name = "halfling slinger",
 	ai = "tactical", ai_state = { ai_move = "move_complex", talent_in = 1 },
 
 	stats = { str=10, dex=15, cun=15, con=8 },
-	desc = [[A halfling slinger. He seems adept at combat.]],
+	desc = [[A Halfling slinger. He seems adept at combat.]],
 	level_range = {6, 20}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = false,
 	max_life = resolvers.rngavg(100,110),
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ newEntity{ name = "arcane blade",
 	ai = "tactical", ai_state = { ai_move = "move_complex", talent_in = 1 },
 
 	stats = { str=20, dex=20, mag=8, con=16 },
-	desc = [[A human Arcane Blade. His body shows multiple scars from battle.]],
+	desc = [[A Human Arcane Blade. His body shows multiple scars from battle.]],
 	level_range = {6, 21}, exp_worth = 2,
 	rarity = false,
 	max_life = resolvers.rngavg(100,130),

@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ newEntity{ name = "skeletal rat",
 	base = "BASE_NPC_RODENT",
 	define_as = "SKELERAT",
 	type = "undead",
-	desc = [[The diminutive skeleton of a giant rat, charged with evil energies. Nobody understands the usefulness of undead rodents until several of them come after you]],
+	desc = [[The diminutive skeleton of a giant rat, charged with evil energies. Nobody understands the usefulness of undead rodents until several of them come after you.]],
 	color = colors.GOLD,
 	level_range = {3, 4},
 	exp_worth = 2,
@@ -375,7 +375,7 @@ newEntity{ name = "Fryjia Loren",
 	type = "humanoid", subtype = "human",
 	display = "@",
 	color=colors.VIOLET,
-	desc = [[A young girl with skin pale as snow. She is small, but deadly in battle, unleashing a constant barrage of ice shards in battle.]],
+	desc = [[A young girl with skin pale as snow. She is small, but deadly in battle, unleashing a constant barrage of ice shards.]],
 	level_range = {12, nil}, exp_worth = 3,
 	rank = 4, unique = true,
 	size_category = 2,
@@ -480,7 +480,7 @@ newEntity{ name = "Valfren Loren",
 	display = "@",
 	color=colors.VIOLET,
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/humanoid_human_valfred_loren.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
-	desc = [[A massive armor with a massive axe containing a massively cursed person. He is cursed to fight eternally.]],
+	desc = [[A massive suit of armor with a massive axe containing a massively cursed person. He is cursed to fight eternally.]],
 	level_range = {16, nil}, exp_worth = 3,
 	rank = 4, unique = true,
 	size_category = 4,
@@ -525,7 +525,7 @@ newEntity{ name = "Rej Arkatis",
 	display = "@",
 	color=colors.VIOLET,
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/humanoid_human_rej_arkatis.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
-	desc = [[A cornac fighter of respectable talent. He emerged from nowhere and became the true master of fighting.]],
+	desc = [[A Cornac fighter of respectable talent. He emerged from nowhere and became the true master of fighting.]],
 	level_range = {1, nil}, exp_worth = 3,
 	rank = 5, unique = true, lite = -5,
 	size_category = 3,
@@ -663,7 +663,7 @@ newEntity{ name = "blood mage",
 	life_rating = 4,
 
 	stats = { str = 7, dex = 11, cun = 1, mag = 11, con = 6 },
-	desc = [[A man dressed in black robes. You feel weak as you hear their ominous chanting.]],
+	desc = [[A man dressed in black robes. You feel weak as you hear his ominous chanting.]],
 	level_range = {1, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 1,
 	max_life = 40,
@@ -744,7 +744,7 @@ newEntity{ name = "trickster",
 	life_rating = 8,
 	lite = -1,
 	stats = { str = 15, dex = 28, cun = 28, mag = 1, con = 7 },
-	desc = [[Stealthy ranged fighters trying to achieve victory with trickery. Be careful or they will shot your heart!]],
+	desc = [[Stealthy ranged fighters trying to achieve victory with trickery. Be careful or they will shoot your heart!]],
 	level_range = {1, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 	rarity = 1,
 	max_life = 60,
@@ -1061,7 +1061,7 @@ newEntity{ name = "star crusader",
 	life_rating = 10,
 
 	stats = { str=25, dex=25, mag=25, con=8, wil=25 },
-	desc = [[Warriors from afar. They wield the power of light, and a mean sword. Darkness too.]],
+	desc = [[Warriors from afar. They wield the power of light, and a mean sword. Darkness, too.]],
 	level_range = {20, nil}, exp_worth = 2,
 	rarity = 10,
 	max_life = 150,

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ newEntity{
 	type = "humanoid", subtype = "human",
 	display = "p", color=colors.DARK_GREY,
 	name = "Necromancer", color=colors.DARK_GREY,
-	desc = [[A Human dressed in black robes. He mumbles is a harsh tongue. He seems to think you are his slave.]],
+	desc = [[A Human dressed in black robes. He mumbles in a harsh tongue. He seems to think you are his slave.]],
 	level_range = {1, nil}, exp_worth = 1,
 
 	combat = { dam=resolvers.rngavg(5,12), atk=2, apr=6, physspeed=2 },

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ newEntity{ define_as = "CLOAK_DECEPTION",
 	name = "Cloak of Deception",
 	display = ")", color=colors.DARK_GREY,
 	encumber = 1,
-	desc = [[A black cloak, with subtle illusion enchantments woven in its very fabric.]],
+	desc = [[A black cloak, with subtle illusion enchantments woven into its very fabric.]],
 
 	wielder = {
 		combat_spellpower = 5,

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ newEntity{ define_as = "BRIAGH",
 	name = "Briagh, Great Sand Wyrm",
 	display = "D", color=colors.VIOLET,
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/dragon_sand_briagh__great_sand_wyrm.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
-	desc = [[A towering sand-drake stands before you. This wingless worm is mighty and could easily crush you.]],
+	desc = [[A towering sand drake stands before you. This wingless worm is mighty and could easily crush you.]],
 	level_range = {35, nil}, exp_worth = 2,
 	max_life = 350, life_rating = 29, fixed_rating = true,
 	max_mana = 900, mana_regen=100,

@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ newEntity{ define_as = "MELINDA",
 	display = "@", color=colors.LIGHT_BLUE,
 	image = "terrain/woman_naked_altar.png",
 	resolvers.generic(function(e) if engine.Map.tiles.nicer_tiles then e.display_w = 2 end end),
-	desc = [[A female human with twisted sigils scored into her naked flesh. Her wrists and ankles are sore and hurt by ropes and chains. You can discern great beauty beyond the stains of blood covering her skin.]],
+	desc = [[A female Human with twisted sigils scored into her naked flesh. Her wrists and ankles are sore and hurt by ropes and chains. You can discern great beauty beyond the stains of blood covering her skin.]],
 	autolevel = "tank",
 	ai = "summoned", ai_real = "move_complex", ai_state = { ai_target="target_player", talent_in=4, },
 	stats = { str=8, dex=7, mag=8, con=12 },

@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ newEntity{
 	notice = true,
 	always_remember = true,
 	show_tooltip = true,
-	desc = [[The rift leads somewhere ..]],
+	desc = [[The rift leads... somewhere.]],
 	change_level = 1, change_zone = "temporal-rift",
 	change_level_check = function() -- Forbid going back
 		if not game.player:hasQuest("temporal-rift") then

@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ newEntity{ base="BASE_NPC_ORC_GRUSHNAK", define_as = "MASSOK",
 	allow_infinite_dungeon = true,
 	name = "Massok the Dragonslayer", color=colors.VIOLET, unique = true,
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/humanoid_orc_massok_the_dragonslayer.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
-	desc = [[A huge and heavily-scarred orc with a gigantic sword. His helm is fashioned from a dragon skull.]],
+	desc = [[A huge and heavily-scarred orc with a gigantic sword. His helm is fashioned from a dragon's skull.]],
 	level_range = {45, nil}, exp_worth = 3,
 	rank = 4,
 	max_life = 500, life_rating = 25, fixed_rating = true,

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ newEntity{
 	notice = true,
 	always_remember = true,
 	show_tooltip = true,
-	desc = [[This portal seems to be connected with Maj'Eyal, you could probably use it to go back.]],
+	desc = [[This portal seems to be connected with Maj'Eyal; you could probably use it to go back.]],
 
 	on_move = function(self, x, y, who)
 		if who == game.player then

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ load("/data/general/objects/objects-maj-eyal.lua")
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_LORE",
 	define_as = "UKRUK_NOTE",
 	name = "hastily written log", lore="ukruk-log",
-	desc = [[A paper scrap, left by Ukurk.]],
+	desc = [[A paper scrap, left by Ukruk.]],
 	rarity = false,
 	encumberance = 0,
 }

@@ -28,9 +28,9 @@ newEntity{base="HARDWALL", define_as = "ATAMATHON_BROKEN",
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="terrain/grass.png", add_displays = {class.new{z=18,image="npc/construct_golem_athamathon_the_giant_golem.png", display_y=-1, display_h=2}}},
 	name = "the remains of Atamathon",
 	show_tooltip = true,
-	desc = [[This giant golem was constructed by the halflings during the Pyre Wars to fight the orcs, but was felled by Garkul the Devourer.
-Its body is made of marble, its joints of solid voratun, and its eyes of purest ruby. One of its eyes seems to be missing. At over 40 feet high it towers above you.
-Someone foolish has tried to reconstruct it, but it seems like it misses an eye to be completed.]],
+	desc = [[This giant golem was constructed by the Halflings during the Pyre Wars to fight the orcs, but was felled by Garkul the Devourer.
+Its body is made of marble, its joints of solid voratun, and its sole eye of purest ruby; the other one seems to be missing. At over 40 feet tall, it towers above you.
+Someone foolish has tried to reconstruct it, but was unable to complete the task; the golem needs another eye to be complete.]],
 	dig = false,
 	block_move = function(self, x, y, e, act, couldpass)
 		if e and e.player and act then

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ newEntity{ define_as = "ATAMATHON", base = "BASE_NPC_CONSTRUCT",
 	name = "Atamathon the Giant Golem", image = "npc/atamathon.png",
 	color=colors.VIOLET,
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/construct_golem_athamathon_the_giant_golem.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
-	desc = [[This giant golem was constructed by the halflings during the Pyre Wars to fight the orcs, but was felled by Garkul the Devourer. Someone foolish has tried to reconstruct it, but has lost control of it, and now it rampages in search of its original creators, who are long dead. Its body is made of marble, its joints of solid voratun, and its eyes of purest ruby. At over 40 feet high it towers above you, and its crimson orbs seem to glow with rage.]],
+	desc = [[This giant golem was constructed by the Halflings during the Pyre Wars to fight the orcs, but was felled by Garkul the Devourer. Someone foolish has tried to reconstruct it, but has lost control of it, and now it rampages in search of its original creators, who are long dead. Its body is made of marble, its joints of solid voratun, and its eyes of purest ruby. At over 40 feet tall, it towers above you, and its crimson orbs seem to glow with rage.]],
 	level_range = {70, nil}, exp_worth = 2,
 	max_life = 350, life_rating = 40, fixed_rating = true,
 	life_regen = 0,

@@ -23,8 +23,8 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_GEM",
 	define_as = "ATAMATHON_RUBY_EYE",
 	subtype = "red",
 	name = "Atamathon's Ruby Eye", color=colors.VIOLET, quest=true, unique=true, identified=true, image="object/artifact/atamathons_lost_ruby_eye.png",
-	desc = [[One of the ruby eyes of the legendary giant golem: Atamathon.
-It is said it was made by the halflings during the Age of Pyre as a weapon against the orcs. Even though it was destroyed it managed to deal a crippling blow by killing their leader, Garkul the Devourer.]],
+	desc = [[One of the ruby eyes of the legendary giant golem Atamathon.
+It is said it was made by the halflings during the Age of Pyre as a weapon against the orcs. Even though it was destroyed, it managed to deal a crippling blow by killing their leader, Garkul the Devourer.]],
 	material_level = 5,
 	cost = 100,
 	wielder = {

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ for i = 1, 4 do
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_LORE",
 	define_as = "NOTE"..i,
 	name = "research log of halfling mage Hompalan", lore="halfling-research-note-"..i,
-	desc = [[A very research note, nearly unreadable.]],
+	desc = [[A very faded research note, nearly unreadable.]],
 	rarity = false,
 	encumberance = 0,
 }
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_CLOTH_ARMOR",
 	unique = true,
 	name = "Yeek-fur Robe", color = colors.WHITE, image = "object/artifact/yeek_fur_robe.png",
 	unided_name = "sleek fur robe",
-	desc = [[A beautifully soft robe of fine white fur. It looks designed for a halfling noble, with glorious sapphires sewn across the hems. But entrancing as it is you can't help but feel a little queasy wearing it.]],
+	desc = [[A beautifully soft robe of fine white fur. It looks designed for a halfling noble, with glorious sapphires sewn across the hems. But entrancing as it is, you can't help but feel a little queasy wearing it.]],
 	level_range = {12, 22},
 	rarity = 20,
 	cost = 250,

@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ newEntity{ base="BASE_NPC_CANINE", define_as = "WITHERING_THING",
 	unique = true,
 	name = "The Withering Thing", tint=colors.PURPLE,
 	color=colors.VIOLET,
-	desc = [[This deformed beast might have been a wolf before, but now it is just.. terrible.]],
+	desc = [[This deformed beast might have been a wolf before, but now it is just... terrible.]],
 	killer_message = "and corrupted into a pile of writhing worms",
 	level_range = {7, nil}, exp_worth = 2,
 	max_life = 100, life_rating = 15, fixed_rating = true,
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ newEntity{ define_as = "DREAMING_ONE",
 	unique = true,
 	name = "The Dreaming One", tint=colors.PURPLE,
 	color=colors.VIOLET, image = "npc/seed_of_dreams.png",
-	desc = [[This strange globe of blue light seems to be alive and asleep. Nothing about it moves yet you can feel the crushing power of its dreams assaulting your mind.]],
+	desc = [[This strange globe of blue light seems to be alive and asleep. Nothing about it moves, yet you can feel the crushing power of its dreams assaulting your mind.]],
 	killer_message = "and absorbed into nightmares forever",
 	level_range = {7, nil}, exp_worth = 2,
 	max_life = 70, life_rating = 10, fixed_rating = true,

@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ newEntity{
 	notice = true,
 	always_remember = true,
 	show_tooltip = true,
-	desc = [[This portal seems to connect to an other part of this level.]],
+	desc = [[This portal seems to connect to another part of this level.]],
 	change_level_check = function() game.bignews:say(60, "#GOLD#This portal looks like it reacts only to the Orb of Many Ways.") return true end,
 	change_level = 1,
 	orb_portal = {

@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ newEntity{ define_as = "STAFF_ABSORPTION_AWAKENED", base="BASE_STAFF",
 	display = "\\", color=colors.VIOLET, image = "object/artifact/staff_absorption.png",
 	encumber = 7,
 	plot=true,
-	desc = [[Carved with runes of power, this staff seems to have been made long ago. Yet it bears no signs of tarnishment.
+	desc = [[Carved with runes of power, this staff seems to have been made long ago, yet it bears no signs of tarnish.
 Light around it seems to dim and you can feel its tremendous power simply by touching it.
 The Sorcerers seem to have awakened its power.
 #{italic}#"And lo they came to Amakthel himself, and thousands were killed in the assault on his throne, and three of the Godslayers were broken beneath his feet. But Falion with his dying breath pierced the great god on his knee with the icy sword Arkil, and seeing his opportunity Caldizar, leader of the Godslayers, advanced with the Staff of Absorption and struck a terrifying blow against Amakthel. So fell the greatest of the gods by the hands of his own children, and his face was forced into the dust."#{normal}#]],
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ newEntity{ define_as = "PEARL_LIFE_DEATH",
 	display = "*", color=colors.WHITE, image = "object/artifact/pearl_of_life.png",
 	encumber = 2,
 	plot=true,
-	desc = [[A pearl, three times a normal sized one, that glitters in infinite colours, with slight patterns ever shifting away.]],
+	desc = [[A pearl, three times the size of a normal pearl, that glitters in infinite colours, with slight patterns ever shifting away.]],
 
 	carrier = {
 		lite = 1,

@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ newEntity{
 	material_level = 1,
 	encumber = 5,
 	not_in_stores = true,
-	desc = [[This was the book that gave power to Kyless and eventually lead to his doom. The book has a simple appearance: bound in leather with no markings on the cover. All of the pages are blank.]],
+	desc = [[This was the book that gave power to Kyless and eventually led to his doom. The book is simple in appearance, bound in leather with no markings on the cover. All of the pages are blank.]],
 }
 
 

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ local Talents = require("engine.interface.ActorTalents")
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_ELVEN_CASTER", define_as = "GRAND_CORRUPTOR",
 	allow_infinite_dungeon = true,
 	name = "Grand Corruptor", color=colors.VIOLET, unique = true,
-	desc = [[An elven corruptor, drawn to these blighted lands.]],
+	desc = [[An Elven corruptor, drawn to these blighted lands.]],
 	level_range = {25, nil}, exp_worth = 0.3,
 	rank = 4,
 	max_vim = 800,

@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ newEntity{ base="BASE_NPC_NAGA", define_as = "NASHVA",
 	name = "Lady Nashva the Streambender",
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/humanoid_naga_lady_zoisla_the_tidebringer.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
 	color=colors.VIOLET, female = true,
-	desc = [[Water circles slowly on the ground around this naga's tail. Her dark tail is coiled tight, making her look short, but her calm and confident stare assure you that she will not be easily overcome. As the water begins to rise around her the air starts to simmer, and you feel her dark eyes are penetrating into you deeper than is comfortable.]],
+	desc = [[Water circles slowly on the ground around this naga's tail. Her dark tail is coiled tight, making her look short, but her calm and confident stare assure you that she will not be easily overcome. As the water begins to rise around her the air starts to shimmer, and you feel her dark eyes are penetrating into you deeper than is comfortable.]],
 	killer_message = "and brought back to Vargh for experimentations",
 	level_range = {7, nil}, exp_worth = 2,
 	max_life = 150, life_rating = 15, fixed_rating = true,

@@ -51,8 +51,8 @@ else
 		name = "Norgos, the Frozen",
 		display = "q", color=colors.VIOLET,
 		resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/animal_bear_norgos_the_frozen.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
-		desc = [[This ancient bear long guarded the western side of the forest, but as of late he started growing mad, attacking even the thaloren.
-It seems to have fallen prey to the shivgoroth invading the area. Dead and frozen it seems like a statue, animated by the elementals.]],
+		desc = [[This ancient bear long guarded the western side of the forest, but as of late he started growing mad, attacking even the Thaloren.
+It seems to have fallen prey to the shivgoroth invading the area. Dead and frozen, it seems like a statue, animated by the elementals.]],
 		killer_message = "and was turned into icicles",
 		level_range = {7, nil}, exp_worth = 2,
 		max_life = 200, life_rating = 17, fixed_rating = true, life_regen = 0,
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ newEntity{ base="BASE_NPC_BEAR", define_as = "NORGOS",
 	name = "Norgos, the Guardian",
 	display = "q", color=colors.VIOLET,
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/animal_bear_norgos_the_guardian.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
-	desc = [[This ancient bear long guarded the western side of the forest, but as of late he started growing mad, attacking even the thaloren.]],
+	desc = [[This ancient bear long guarded the western side of the forest, but as of late he started growing mad, attacking even the Thaloren.]],
 	killer_message = "and was feasted upon by wolves",
 	level_range = {7, nil}, exp_worth = 2,
 	max_life = 200, life_rating = 17, fixed_rating = true,

@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ newEntity{ define_as = "MINDWORM",
 	type = "humanoid", subtype = "thalore", unique = true,
 	name = "Mindworm",
 	display = "p", color=colors.VIOLET,
-	desc = [[This tall thalore eyes are lost in the distance, you can feel that he barely sees you.]],
+	desc = [[This tall Thalore's eyes are lost in the distance; you can sense that he barely sees you.]],
 	killer_message = "and mind-probed",
 	level_range = {25, nil}, exp_worth = 2,
 	max_life = 100, life_rating = 10, fixed_rating = true,

@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ newEntity{
 
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_ORC_SUMMON",
 	name = "orc baby", color=colors.GREEN,
-	desc = [[Crawling on all fours, this green-skinned creature is far from cute, with vicious little sharp teeth and nails, and mucusy slime still sticking to its skin.]],
+	desc = [[Crawling on all fours, this green-skinned creature is far from cute, with vicious little sharp teeth and nails, and slime still sticking to its skin.]],
 	level_range = {25, nil}, exp_worth = 0,
 	resolvers.generic(function(e) if rng.percent(50) then e.female = true end end),
 	rarity = 3,

@@ -36,6 +36,6 @@ newEntity{
 	notice = true,
 	always_remember = true,
 	show_tooltip = true,
-	desc = [[The rift leads somewhere ..]],
+	desc = [[The rift leads... somewhere.]],
 	change_level = 3, change_zone = "daikara",
 }

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ newEntity{ define_as = "EPOCH",
 	type = "elemental", subtype = "temporal", unique = true,
 	name = "Epoch",
 	display = "E", color=colors.VIOLET,
-	desc = [[A huge being composed of sparking blue and yellow energy stands before you.  It shifts and flows as it moves; at once erratic and graceful.]],
+	desc = [[A huge being composed of sparking blue and yellow energy stands before you.  It shifts and flows as it moves, at once erratic and graceful.]],
 	level_range = {12, nil}, exp_worth = 2,
 	max_life = 200, life_rating = 17, fixed_rating = true,
 	max_stamina = 85,

@@ -245,7 +245,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_GHOST", define_as = "GLACIAL_LEGION",
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_BONE_GIANT", define_as = "HEAVY_SENTINEL",
 	allow_infinite_dungeon = true,
 	name = "Heavy Sentinel", color=colors.ORANGE, unique=true,
-	desc = [[A towering creature, made from the bones of countless bodies. An aura of flame bellows from within its chest.]],
+	desc = [[A towering creature, made from the bones of countless bodies. An aura of flame billows from within its chest.]],
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/undead_giant_heavy_sentinel.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
 	level_range = {45, nil}, exp_worth = 2,
 	rarity = 25,
@@ -344,7 +344,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_WIGHT",
 	allow_infinite_dungeon = true,
 	name = "Void Spectre", color=colors.RED, unique=true,
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/undead_wight_void_spectre.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
-	desc=[[Intense Arcane energy whirls in the air around this ethereal form. ]],
+	desc=[[Intense Arcane energy whirls in the air around this ethereal form.]],
 	level_range = {45, nil}, exp_worth = 2,
 	life_rating=16,
 	rarity = 25,

@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ newEntity{ define_as = "NORGAN",
 	name = "Norgan",
 	display = "@", color=colors.UMBER,
 	faction = "iron-throne",
-	desc = [[Norgan and you are the sole survivors of the Reknor expedition, your duty is to make sure the news come back to the Iron Council.]],
+	desc = [[Norgan and you are the sole survivors of the Reknor expedition; your duty is to make sure the news makes it back to the Iron Council.]],
 	level_range = {1, nil},
 	max_life = 120, life_rating = 12, fixed_rating = true,
 	rank = 3,

@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ newEntity{ define_as = "INQUISITOR",
 	type = "humanoid", subtype = "shalore", unique = true,
 	name = "Rhaloren Inquisitor",
 	display = "p", color=colors.VIOLET, female = true,
-	desc = [[This tall elf rush to you, wielding both her greatsword and magical spells.]],
+	desc = [[This tall elf rushes at you, wielding both her greatsword and magical spells.]],
 	killer_message = "and hung from the rafters",
 	level_range = {7, nil}, exp_worth = 2,
 	max_life = 150, life_rating = 15, fixed_rating = true,

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_RING",
 	power_source = {psionic=true},
 	define_as = "RING_OF_BLOOD", rarity=false,
 	name = "Bloodcaller", unique=true, image = "object/artifact/jewelry_ring_bloodcaller.png",
-	desc = [[You won the Ring of Blood trial, this is your reward.]],
+	desc = [[You won the Ring of Blood trial, and this is your reward.]],
 	unided_name = "bloody ring",
 	rarity = false,
 	cost = 300,

@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ newEntity{
 	define_as = "BASE_NPC_RITCH_REL",
 	type = "insect", subtype = "ritch",
 	display = "I", color=colors.RED,
-	desc = [[Ritchs are giant insects native to the arid wastes of the southern parts of the Far East.
+	desc = [[Ritches are giant insects native to the arid wastes of the southern parts of the Far East.
 Vicious predators, they inject corrupting diseases into their foes, and their sharp claws cut through most armours.]],
 	killer_message = ", who incubated her eggs in the corpse,",
 

@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ newEntity{ define_as = "KOR_FURY",
 	type = "undead", subtype = "ghost", unique = true,
 	name = "Kor's Fury",
 	display = "G", color=colors.VIOLET,
-	desc = [[The shade's colossal will keeps it anchored to this world, now as a vengeful, insane spirit.]],
+	desc = [[The Shade's colossal will keeps it anchored to this world, now as a vengeful, insane spirit.]],
 	level_range = {38, nil}, exp_worth = 3,
 	max_life = 250, life_rating = 20, fixed_rating = true,
 	rank = 4,

@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_GEM",
 	define_as = "ATAMATHON_ACTIVATE",
 	subtype = "red",
 	name = "Atamathon's Lost Ruby Eye", color=colors.VIOLET, quest=true, unique=true, identified=true, image="object/artifact/atamathons_lost_ruby_eye.png",
-	desc = [[One of the ruby eyes of the legendary giant golem: Atamathon.
+	desc = [[One of the ruby eyes of the legendary giant golem Atamathon.
 It is said it was made by the halflings during the Age of Pyre as a weapon against the orcs. Even though it was destroyed it managed to deal a crippling blow by killing their leader, Garkul the Devourer.]],
 	material_level = 5,
 	cost = 100,

@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ newEntity{ base="BASE_NPC_CRYSTAL", define_as = "SPELLBLAZE_SIMULACRUM",
 	name = "Spellblaze Simulacrum", display = "g", image = "npc/spellblaze_simulacrum.png",
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/spellblaze_simulacrum.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
 	color=colors.VIOLET,
-	desc = [[A formation of purple crystal, but where the others could only be described as polyhedral, this construct seems to strangely resemble... you, if you were several orders of magnitude larger.]],
+	desc = [[A formation of purple crystal, but where the others could only be described as polyhedral, this construct seems to strangely resemble... you, if you were much, much larger.]],
 	killer_message = "and vaporised into nothingness",
 	level_range = {35, nil}, exp_worth = 3,
 	max_life = 300, life_rating = 25, fixed_rating = true,

@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_NAGA", define_as = "NAGA_TIDEWARDEN",
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_NPC_NAGA", define_as = "NAGA_TIDECALLER",
 	name = "naga tidecaller", color=colors.BLUE,
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/humanoid_naga_naga_tidecaller.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
-	desc = [[A slithering noise accompanies the movement of this strange creature, whose snake-like tail gives rise to the body of a beautiful elf-like woman. As she moves her delicate hands water rises from the ground, and you feel that here is no mere monster, but a creature of awe and power.]],
+	desc = [[A slithering noise accompanies the movement of this strange creature, whose snake-like tail gives rise to the body of a beautiful Elf-like woman. As she moves her delicate hands, water rises from the ground, and you feel that here is no mere monster, but a creature of awe and power.]],
 	level_range = {2, nil}, exp_worth = 3, female = true,
 	rarity = 1,
 	max_life = resolvers.rngavg(50,60), life_rating = 10,
@@ -112,8 +112,8 @@ newEntity{ base="BASE_NPC_NAGA", define_as = "ZOISLA",
 	name = "Lady Zoisla the Tidebringer",
 	resolvers.nice_tile{image="invis.png", add_mos = {{image="npc/humanoid_naga_lady_zoisla_the_tidebringer.png", display_h=2, display_y=-1}}},
 	color=colors.VIOLET, female = true,
-	desc = [[Water circles slowly on the ground around this naga's tail, some droplets leaping up now and then as if they are impatient to do their mistress' bidding. Her dark tail is coiled tight, making her look short, but her calm and confident stare assure you that she will not be easily overcome. As the water begins to rise around her the air starts to simmer, and you feel her dark eyes are penetrating into you deeper than is comfortable.]],
-	killer_message = "and brought back to Vargh for experimentations",
+	desc = [[Water circles slowly on the ground around this naga's tail, some droplets leaping up now and then as if they are impatient to do their mistress' bidding. Her dark tail is coiled tight, making her look short, but her calm and confident stare assure you that she will not be easily overcome. As the water begins to rise around her the air starts to shimmer, and you feel her dark eyes are penetrating into you deeper than is comfortable.]],
+	killer_message = "and brought back to Vargh for experimentation",
 	level_range = {7, nil}, exp_worth = 2,
 	max_life = 150, life_rating = 15, fixed_rating = true,
 	max_stamina = 85,

@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ for i = 1, 3 do
 newEntity{ base = "BASE_LORE",
 	define_as = "SLAZISH_NOTE"..i,
 	name = "weird conch", lore="slazish-note-"..i, image = "terrain/shell1.png",
-	desc = [[A conch, it seemed the naga was using it as a communication tool.]],
+	desc = [[A conch; it seems the naga was using it as a communication tool.]],
 	rarity = false,
 	encumberance = 0,
 }

@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "CELESTIAL_BODY",
 	define_as = "EYAL",
 	name = "Eyal (Planet)",
 	display = 'O', color=colors.BLUE,
-	desc = [[One of the main planet of the Shandral system.]],
+	desc = [[One of the main planets of the Shandral system.]],
 	sphere_map = "stars/eyal.png",
 	sphere_size = 1,
 	x_rot = 30, y_rot = -30, rot_speed = 9000,
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "CELESTIAL_BODY",
 	define_as = "SUMMERTIDE",
 	name = "Summertide (Moon of Eyal)",
 	display = 'o', color=colors.GREY,
-	desc = [[Moon of Eyal.]],
+	desc = [[One of the moons of Eyal.]],
 	sphere_map = "stars/moon1.png",
 	sphere_size = 0.32,
 	x_rot = 50, y_rot = -80, rot_speed = 5600,
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "CELESTIAL_BODY",
 	define_as = "WINTERTIDE",
 	name = "Wintertide (Moon of Eyal)",
 	display = 'o', color=colors.GREY,
-	desc = [[Moon of Eyal.]],
+	desc = [[One of the moons of Eyal.]],
 	sphere_map = "stars/moon1.png",
 	sphere_size = 0.32,
 	x_rot = -50, y_rot = 20, rot_speed = 5600,
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "CELESTIAL_BODY",
 	define_as = "KOLAL",
 	name = "Kolal (Planet)",
 	display = 'O', color=colors.BROWN,
-	desc = [[One of the main planet of the Shandral system.]],
+	desc = [[One of the main planets of the Shandral system.]],
 	sphere_map = "stars/kolal.png",
 	sphere_size = 0.8,
 	x_rot = 10, y_rot = -50, rot_speed = 4000,
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "CELESTIAL_BODY",
 	define_as = "LUXAM",
 	name = "Luxam (Planet)",
 	display = 'O', color=colors.BROWN,
-	desc = [[One of the main planet of the Shandral system.]],
+	desc = [[One of the main planets of the Shandral system.]],
 	sphere_map = "stars/luxam.png",
 	sphere_size = 1.3,
 	x_rot = 0, y_rot = -20, rot_speed = 1000,
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "CELESTIAL_BODY",
 	define_as = "PONX",
 	name = "Ponx (Gaz Planet)",
 	display = 'O', color=colors.LIGHT_BLUE,
-	desc = [[One of the main planet of the Shandral system.]],
+	desc = [[One of the main planets of the Shandral system.]],
 	sphere_map = "stars/ponx.png",
 	sphere_size = 2,
 	x_rot = 20, y_rot = -40, rot_speed = 3000,

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ newEntity{
 	notice = true,
 	always_remember = true,
 	show_tooltip = true,
-	desc = [[This portal seems to be connected with Last Hope, you could probably use it to go back.]],
+	desc = [[This portal seems to be connected with Last Hope; you could probably use it to go back.]],
 
 	on_move = function(self, x, y, who)
 		if who == game.player then

@@ -73,8 +73,8 @@ newEntity{ define_as = "ORB_MANY_WAYS2",
 	level_range = {30, 30},
 	display = "*", color=colors.VIOLET, image = "object/artifact/orb_many_ways.png",
 	encumber = 1,
-	desc = [[The orb projects images of distant places, some that seem to not be of this world, switching rapidly.
-If used near a portal it could probably activate it.]],
+	desc = [[The orb projects images of distant places, some that seem not to be of this world, switching rapidly.
+If used near a portal, it could probably activate it.]],
 
 	max_power = 30, power_regen = 1,
 	use_power = { name = "activate a portal", power = 10,

@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ newEntity{ base = "BASE_STAFF",