Shukenja

help age
AGE
AGE
Age on DSL is for roleplaying purposes only and has no visable game
affect.  Different Races have different life spans so ages vary.  To
increase your age, go to the trainer and type "Practice age".  You can
increase your age but you can NEVER decrease it.  Practicing your age
DOES NOT cost ANY practices.
TABLE OF AGES:
Race      Teen      Young Adult   Adult     Middle Aged   Old
Human     17-19     20-29         30-45     46-60         61-85
Goblin    17-19     20-29         30-45     46-60         61-85
Dwarf     40-60     61-120        121-250   251-350       350+
Elf       40-90     91-175        176-300   301-500       501+
Ogre      30-80     81-110        111-180   181-210       211-250
Minotaur  30-60     61-80         81-115    116-145       146-175
Gnome     35-85     86-110        111-190   191-220       221-240
Dragon    107-300   300-700       700-1.5k  1.5k-3k       3k-5k
Kender    20-29     30-55         56-88     89-131        131-160
Yinn      20-30     31-50         51-70     71-90         91-110

Retraining and reclassing resets age

help axe
EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

help 'cause light'
'CAUSE LIGHT' 'CAUSE SERIOUS' 'CAUSE CRITICAL' HARM
'CAUSE LIGHT' 'CAUSE SERIOUS' 'CAUSE CRITICAL' HARM
Syntax: cast 'cause light'    <victim>
Syntax: cast 'cause serious'  <victim>
Syntax: cast 'cause critical' <victim>
Syntax: cast harm             <victim>
These spells inflict damage on the victim.  The higher-level spells do
more damage.

help 'Cure Light'
'CURE LIGHT' 'CURE SERIOUS' 'CURE CRITICAL' HEAL
'CURE LIGHT' 'CURE SERIOUS' 'CURE CRITICAL' HEAL
Syntax: cast 'cure light'    <character>
Syntax: cast 'cure serious'  <character>
Syntax: cast 'cure critical' <character>
Syntax: cast 'heal'          <character>
These spells cure damage on the target character.  The higher-level spells
heal more damage.
(see 'help healer' for details on the heal command)

help dagger
EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

help dig
DIG BURY
Syntax: Dig
Syntax: Dig <direction>
Syntax: Bury <object name>
Dig is a skill which allows you to dig up
items that are buried OR dig out exits
which may exist. Please note that a shovel
will GREATLY improve your chances of finding
buried items.
Bury is a command which allows you to bury an
object.  Be careful, You might not be able to
dig up the object later on.

help flail
EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

help Mace
EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

help Polearm
EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

help recall
RECALL /
RECALL /
Syntax: RECALL
RECALL prays to the Gods for miraculous transportation from where you are
back to the Temple of your home kingdom.  '/' is a synonym for RECALL.
If you RECALL during combat, you will lose experience (more than for fleeing),
and you will have a chance of failing (again, more than for fleeing).  This
chance is based on your recall skill, although a 100% recall does not 
insure success.
RECALL costs half of your movement points.
RECALL doesn't work in certain god-forsaken rooms.  Characters afflicted by a
curse may not recall at all.

help scroll
BRANDISH QUAFF RECITE ZAP WAND STAFF SCROLL POTION
BRANDISH QUAFF RECITE ZAP WAND STAFF SCROLL POTION
Syntax: brandish <target>
Syntax: quaff    <potion>
Syntax: recite   <scroll> <target>
Syntax: zap      <target>
Syntax: zap
BRANDISH brandishes a magical staff.  QUAFF quaffs a magical potion (as opposed
to DRINK, which drinks mundane liquids).  RECITE recites a magical scroll; the
<target> is optional, depending on the nature of the scroll.  ZAP zaps a
magical wand at a target.  If the target is not specified, and you are fighting
someone, then that character is used for a target.
You must HOLD a wand or a staff before using BRANDISH or ZAP.
All of these commands use up their objects.  Potions and scrolls have a single
charge.  Wands and staves have multiple charges.  When a magical object has no
more charges, it will be consumed.
These commands may require an item skill to be successful, see the help entries
on the skills scrolls, staves, and wands for more information.

SCROLL 'SCROLL COMMAND'
SCROLL 'SCROLL COMMAND'
Syntax: scroll
Syntax: scroll <number>
This command changes the number of lines the mud sends you in a page (the 
default is 24 lines).  Change this to a higher number for larger screen
sizes, or to 0 to disabling paging.

Allows you to recite scrolls to cast the spell inscribed on them.

help 'Shield Block'
'SHIELD BLOCK'
Shield block is a rather fancy name for the art of parrying with a shield.
Characters with no shield block skill will not be able to defend themselves
well with a shield.  All classes may learn shield block, but only warriors and
clerics are good at it.  Beware, flails ignore shield blocking attempts, and
whips have an easier time getting around them.  Axes may split shields in two.
Shield block now works against charges from other rooms.

help spear
EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

Allows you to brandish staffs and invoke the spells contained within.

help swim
swim
SWIM

The swim skill determines your ability to swim underwater or in the ocean. 
Being unable to swim will result in you attempting to breathe water, which
will hurt you.  Everyone can swim, though some have more trouble with it
than others.  This skill is passive, and does not need to be invoked in
order to function.

EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

help wand
BRANDISH QUAFF RECITE ZAP WAND STAFF SCROLL POTION
BRANDISH QUAFF RECITE ZAP WAND STAFF SCROLL POTION
Syntax: brandish <target>
Syntax: quaff    <potion>
Syntax: recite   <scroll> <target>
Syntax: zap      <target>
Syntax: zap
BRANDISH brandishes a magical staff.  QUAFF quaffs a magical potion (as opposed
to DRINK, which drinks mundane liquids).  RECITE recites a magical scroll; the
<target> is optional, depending on the nature of the scroll.  ZAP zaps a
magical wand at a target.  If the target is not specified, and you are fighting
someone, then that character is used for a target.
You must HOLD a wand or a staff before using BRANDISH or ZAP.
All of these commands use up their objects.  Potions and scrolls have a single
charge.  Wands and staves have multiple charges.  When a magical object has no
more charges, it will be consumed.
These commands may require an item skill to be successful, see the help entries
on the skills scrolls, staves, and wands for more information.

help whip
EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

ARMOR
ARMOR
Syntax: cast armor <character>
This spell decreases (improves) the armor class of the target character
by 20 points.

24 ticks (about 16 min 24 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Create Water'
'CREATE WATER'
'CREATE WATER'

Syntax: cast 'create water' <drink-container>

This spell replenishes a drink container with water.  

See also - CREATION

help 'Faerie Fire'
'FAERIE FIRE'
'FAERIE FIRE'

Syntax: cast 'faerie fire' <victim>

This spell increases (makes worse) the armor class of its victim.  For each
level of the caster, the victim's armor class is increased by one point.  

See also - WEATHER

57 ticks (about 38 min 57 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help Riding
RIDING RIDE MOUNT DISMOUNT
Syntax:  ride <mob>
         ride <player>
         dismount
         mount
RIDE is the command used to ride a mob or player (dragon) who are able and
willing to transport you.  DISMOUNT will allow you to stop riding.  When you dismount, you resume a standing position.  You must have the riding skill to 
be able to ride.
MOUNT is a dragon/beastformed shaman only command and toggles between allowing
other players to ride you or not. At the moment there is no way to remove someone
who is riding you.

help Continual Light
'CONTINUAL LIGHT'
CONTINUAL LIGHT

Syntax: cast 'continual light'
        cast 'continual light' <object>

This spell creates a ball of light, which you can hold as a light source. 
The ball of light will last indefinitely.  It may also be used on an object
to give it an enchanted glow.  

See also - CREATION

help 'Detect Evil'
'DETECT EVIL'
'DETECT EVIL'
Syntax: cast 'detect evil'
This spell enables the caster to detect evil characters, which will
reveal a characteristic red aura.

55 ticks (about 37 min 35 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Detect Good'
'DETECT GOOD'
Syntax: cast 'detect good'
This spell enables the caster to detect good characters, which will
reveal a characteristic golden aura.

55 ticks (about 37 min 35 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Create Food'
CREATE FOOD
Syntax: cast 'create food'

This spell creates a Magic Mushroom, which you or anyone else can eat.  

See also - CREATION

help 'Refresh'
REFRESH
REFRESH

Syntax: cast refresh <character>

This spell refreshes the movement points of a character who is out of
movement points.  

See also - ENHANCEMENT

help 'Word of Recall'
'WORD OF RECALL'
'WORD OF RECALL'
Syntax: cast 'word of recall'
This spell duplicates the built-in RECALL ability.  It is provided solely for
Merc-based muds which wish to eliminate the built-in ability while still
providing the spell. This spell circumvents the pkill no-recall lag.

help 'Cure Blindness'
'CURE BLINDNESS'
'CURE BLINDNESS'
Syntax: cast 'cure blindness' <character>
This spell cures blindness in one so unfortunate.

help 'Detect Magic'
'DETECT MAGIC'
Syntax: cast 'detect magic'
 
This spell enables the caster to detect magical objects.  Additional, if cast
in a room where magic resides it will allow the caster to know what that magic
is and whom it originated from.

55 ticks (about 37 min 35 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help Meditation
MEDITATION
This skill is similar to fast healing, but relies on the concentration and
mantras to increase mana recovery when the character is sleeping or resting.
Thieves and warriors, with their troubled minds and violent attitudes, have
much trouble learning to meditate.

help Bless
BLESS
BLESS

Syntax: cast bless <character>
        cast bless <object>

This spell improves the to-hit roll and saving throw versus spell of the
target character by 1 for every 8 levels of the caster.  It may also be cast
on an object to temporarily bless it (blessed weapons, for example, are more
effective against demonic beings).  

See also - BENEDICTIONS

Blessing objects also improves character saves, making it more difficult to land maladictions on you.

61 ticks (about 41 min 41 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'cause serious'
'CAUSE LIGHT' 'CAUSE SERIOUS' 'CAUSE CRITICAL' HARM
'CAUSE LIGHT' 'CAUSE SERIOUS' 'CAUSE CRITICAL' HARM
Syntax: cast 'cause light'    <victim>
Syntax: cast 'cause serious'  <victim>
Syntax: cast 'cause critical' <victim>
Syntax: cast harm             <victim>
These spells inflict damage on the victim.  The higher-level spells do
more damage.

help 'Cure Serious'
'CURE LIGHT' 'CURE SERIOUS' 'CURE CRITICAL' HEAL
'CURE LIGHT' 'CURE SERIOUS' 'CURE CRITICAL' HEAL
Syntax: cast 'cure light'    <character>
Syntax: cast 'cure serious'  <character>
Syntax: cast 'cure critical' <character>
Syntax: cast 'heal'          <character>
These spells cure damage on the target character.  The higher-level spells
heal more damage.
(see 'help healer' for details on the heal command)

help 'Detect Poison'
'DETECT POISON'
'DETECT POISON'
Syntax: cast 'detect poison' <object>
This spell detects the presence of poison in food or drink.

help Blindness
BLINDNESS
BLINDNESS
Syntax: cast blindness <victim>
This spell renders the target character blind.

71 ticks (about 48 min 31 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Detect Invis'
'DETECT INVIS'
'DETECT INVIS'
Syntax: cast 'detect invis'
This spell enables the caster to detect invisible objects and characters.

55 ticks (about 37 min 35 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'fast healing'
'FAST HEALING'
The fast healing skill improves wound healing rates, whether walking, resting,
or sleeping. It represents knowledge of healing herbs or just general
toughness and stamina.  Fast healing is checked every tick, and it is
possible for it to fail.  All class may learn this skill, but mages find it
very difficult to master, due to their bookish lifestyle.  The skill occurs 
automatically, so there is no command syntax.

help Illumination
illumination
Syntax cast 'illumination'
 
Illumination is a spell of creation that allows the caster to illuminate the
room they are in for a period of time.  Additional, the light will although
weaker illuminate the surrounding rooms as well.

help 'Know Alignment'
'KNOW ALIGNMENT'
'KNOW ALIGNMENT'
Syntax: cast 'know alignment' <character>
This spell reveals the alignment of the target character.

help 'Protection Evil'
'PROTECTION GOOD' 'PROTECTION EVIL' 'PROTECTION NEUTRAL'
'PROTECTION GOOD' 'PROTECTION EVIL' 'PROTECTION NEUTRAL'
Syntax: cast 'protection evil'
        cast 'protection good'
          cast 'protection neutral'     
The protection spells reduce damage taken from attackers of the appropriate
ethos, and improve saving throws against all forms of magic. They may not
be cast on others, and one person cannot carry both defenses at the same
time.

24 ticks (about 16 min 24 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Protection Good'
'PROTECTION GOOD' 'PROTECTION EVIL' 'PROTECTION NEUTRAL'
'PROTECTION GOOD' 'PROTECTION EVIL' 'PROTECTION NEUTRAL'
Syntax: cast 'protection evil'
        cast 'protection good'
          cast 'protection neutral'     
The protection spells reduce damage taken from attackers of the appropriate
ethos, and improve saving throws against all forms of magic. They may not
be cast on others, and one person cannot carry both defenses at the same
time.

24 ticks (about 16 min 24 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Protection Neutral'
'PROTECTION GOOD' 'PROTECTION EVIL' 'PROTECTION NEUTRAL'
'PROTECTION GOOD' 'PROTECTION EVIL' 'PROTECTION NEUTRAL'
Syntax: cast 'protection evil'
        cast 'protection good'
          cast 'protection neutral'     
The protection spells reduce damage taken from attackers of the appropriate
ethos, and improve saving throws against all forms of magic. They may not
be cast on others, and one person cannot carry both defenses at the same
time.

24 ticks (about 16 min 24 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

Creates a tree

help 'Earthquake'
EARTHQUAKE
EARTHQUAKE

Syntax: cast 'earthquake'

This spell inflicts damage on every enemy character in the room.  Beware
that other characters who are not yet fighting may attack you as a result! 


See also - ATTACK

'FLOATING DISC'

Syntax: cast 'floating disc'

This useful spell creates a floating field of force which follows the caster
around, allowing him or her to pile treasure high with no fear of weight
penalties.  

It lasts no more than twice the casters level in hours, and usually less. 
It can hold 10 pounds per level of the caster, with a maximum of five pounds
per item.  

The spell requires an open float location on the character, and the only way
to remove the disc is to die or allow it to run out of energy.  

See also - CREATION

help 'Hand to Hand'
'HAND TO HAND'
Hand to hand combat is a rare skill in the lands of Algoron.  Learning
this style of fighting gives the player a weapon even when disarmed --
bare hands. Trained hand to hand experts are far more effective than many
swordsmen. Clerics and warriors are the best at this skill, although
thieves and mages may also learn it.

help lore
LORE
Lore is a general skill, consisting of knowledge of myths and legends. Use
of the lore skill gives a chance of obtaining information on an object,
concerning its power and uses.  It also may occasionally increase the value
of an object, because more will be known about its worth.  All classes may
learn lore, although thieves are best at it, and warriors find it very hard
to use.
Lore works automatically, each time you look at or examine an object.

help 'Create Rose'
'CREATE ROSE'
'CREATE ROSE'

Syntax: cast 'create rose'

A romantic spell that creates a fragrant red rose, with utterly no game use
whatsoever.  

See also - CREATION

help 'Detect Hidden'
'DETECT HIDDEN'
'DETECT HIDDEN'
Syntax: cast 'detect hidden'
This spell enables the caster to detect hidden creatures.

55 ticks (about 37 min 35 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Fireproof'
FIREPROOF
Syntax: cast 'fireproof' <object>
The fireproof spell creates a short-lived protective aura around an object,
to protect it from the harmful effects of acid and flame.  Items protected
by this spell are not harmed by acid, fire, or the heat metal spell.
Although inexpensive to use, the spell's short duration makes it impractical
for protecting large numbers of objects.

help Kick
KICK
Kicking allows the adventurer to receive an extra attack in combat, a powerful
kick. However, a failed kick may throw an unwary fighter off balance.  Fighters
and clerics are the most skilled at kicking, although thieves may also learn
it.

help poison
POISON
POISON
Syntax: cast poison <victim>
Syntax: cast poison <object>
This spell reduces the strength of the victim by two, as well as reducing the
victim's regeneration rate. It may also be used to poison food, drink, or
a weapon in a fashion similar to envenom ('help envenom'), but with 
drastically reduced effectiveness.

65 ticks (about 44 min 25 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help Summon
SUMMON
SUMMON
Syntax: cast summon <character>
This spell summons a character from anywhere else in the world into your room.
Characters who are fighting may not be summoned.

help 'Cause Critical'
'CAUSE LIGHT' 'CAUSE SERIOUS' 'CAUSE CRITICAL' HARM
'CAUSE LIGHT' 'CAUSE SERIOUS' 'CAUSE CRITICAL' HARM
Syntax: cast 'cause light'    <victim>
Syntax: cast 'cause serious'  <victim>
Syntax: cast 'cause critical' <victim>
Syntax: cast harm             <victim>
These spells inflict damage on the victim.  The higher-level spells do
more damage.

help 'Cure Critical'
'CURE LIGHT' 'CURE SERIOUS' 'CURE CRITICAL' HEAL
'CURE LIGHT' 'CURE SERIOUS' 'CURE CRITICAL' HEAL
Syntax: cast 'cure light'    <character>
Syntax: cast 'cure serious'  <character>
Syntax: cast 'cure critical' <character>
Syntax: cast 'heal'          <character>
These spells cure damage on the target character.  The higher-level spells
heal more damage.
(see 'help healer' for details on the heal command)

help 'Cure Disease'
'CURE DISEASE'
'CURE DISEASE'

Syntax: cast 'cure disease' <character>

This spell may cure various diseases that have afflicted a character.  

See also - CURATIVE

help Cure Poison
'CURE POISON'
'CURE POISON'

Syntax: cast 'cure poison' <character>

This spell cures general poisons that have afficted a given character.  

See also - CURATIVE

help Weaken
WEAKEN
WEAKEN
Syntax: cast weaken <victim>
The weaken spell reduces the physical power of the caster's target by
reducing his strength.  The amount of the strength reduced by a caster
depends on the level of the caster.

34 ticks (about 23 min 14 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Dispel Evil'
'DISPEL EVIL'
DISPEL EVIL

Syntax: cast 'dispel evil' <victim>

This spell invokes the wrath of the Gods on an evil victim.  It can be very
dangerous for casters who are not pure of heart.  

See also - ATTACK

help 'Dispel Good'
'DISPEL GOOD'
DISPEL GOOD

Syntax: cast 'dispel good' <victim>

Dispel good brings forth evil energies that inflict horrific torment on the
pure of heart.  Good-aligned characters use this dark magic at their peril. 


See also - ATTACK

help 'Dispel Neutral'
DISPEL NEUTRAL
DISPEL NEUTRAL

syntax: cast 'dispel neutral' <target>

Dispel neutral calls forth the neutral energies of the universe to inflict
horrific torment on all of those whose alignment is not within the sphere of
neutrality.  Good and evil-aligned characters who use this powerful magic do
so at their peril.  

See also - ATTACK

help 'Locate Object'
'LOCATE OBJECT'
'LOCATE OBJECT'
Syntax: cast 'locate object' <name>
This spell reveals the location of all objects with the given name.

help Calm
CALM

Syntax: cast 'calm'

One of the most useful and often overlooked abilities of the master cleric
is the calm spell, which can put an end to all violence in a room.  Calmed
creatures will not attack of their own volition, and are at a disadvantage
in combat as long as the spell soothes their minds.  

The more violent activity there is in a room, the harder the spell, and it
is all or nothing -- either all combat in the room is ended (with the
exception of those who are immune to magic) or none is.  

See also - BEGUILING

15 ticks (about 10 min 15 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Farsight'
FARSIGHT Syntax: cast 'farsight'

Farsight allows a caster to see the presence of other mortals within the
surrounding area's of the one that individual is in.

help 'Heat Metal'
'HEAT METAL'
HEAT METAL

Syntax: cast 'heat metal' <target>

Heat metal is a powerful clerical attack spell, with effects that vary
according to the armor of the victim.  It heats up the metal equipment
(assumed to be all weapons and armor at this point in time) on the target,
causing him or her to drop them if possible, taking serious burns in the
process (possibly fatal if the equipment is too heavy to remove easily).  

This spell does no damage to creatures who are immune to fire.  Using this
spell when you are EQless is illegal.  
 
See also - ATTACK

help 'Identify'
IDENTIFY
IDENTIFY
Syntax: cast identify <object>
This spell reveals information about the object.

help 'Create Spring'
'CREATE SPRING'
'CREATE SPRING'

Syntax: cast 'create spring'

This spell brings forth a magical spring from the ground, which has the same
properties as a fountain.  

See also - CREATION

help Gate
GATE
GATE
syntax:  cast gate <target>
The gate spell is a powerful transportation magic that opens up a portal 
between your character and another person or creature somewhere else in the
world.  This portal will transport you and any pet you might have, but not
other members of your group.  Monsters receive a save against gate, and
monster or players more than 3 levels higher than you can not be gated to at 
all.  God rooms, private rooms, and no recall rooms cannot be gated to, and
no recall rooms cannot be gated out of.  Finally, any god or hero is also 
immune to gate, as well as any player who has no summon set.  Clan members 
may not be gated to except by their fellow Clan members. Gate is not powerful
enough to cross the vast oceans to another continent.

help 'Plague'
PLAGUE
PLAGUE
Syntax: cast 'plague' <target>
The plague spell infests the target with a magical disease of great virulence,
sapping its strength and causing horrific suffering, possibly leading to
death.  It is a risky spell to use, as the contagion can spread like
wildfire if the victim makes it to a populated area.

70 ticks (about 47 min 50 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Call Lightning'
'CALL LIGHTNING'
CALL LIGHTNING
 
Syntax: cast 'call lightning'
 
This spell works only out of doors, and only when the weather is bad.
 
It calls down lightning bolts from the Gods.
 
See also - WEATHER CONTROL WEATHER

help curse
CURSE
CURSE
Syntax: cast 'curse' <character>
This spell reduces the character's to-hit roll and save versus spells.
It also renders the character unclean in the eyes of the Gods and
unable to RECALL. Curse may be used to fill equipment with evil power,
allowing (for example) weapons to do more damage to particularly holy
opponents.

138 ticks (about 1 h 34 min)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help fly
FLY
FLY
Syntax: cast 'fly' <character>
This spell enables the target character to fly.  There are some areas where
passage may not be enabled simply by flying, for example - an underwater
cave might require the use of swimming to get through.  You cannot rest
sleep or ride a mount while flying.  
 
See also 'LAND'

58 ticks (about 39 min 38 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help Haggle
HAGGLE HAGGLING
Haggling is an indispensable skill to the trader.  It allows a character to
match wits with a merchant, seeking to get a better price for merchandise,
or to buy at the lowest possible cost.  Unfortunately, most merchants are
already very skilled at haggling, so the untrained adventurer had best 
guard his treasure closely.  Thieves are natural masters at haggling,
although other classes may learn it as well.

help 'Remove Curse'
'REMOVE CURSE'
'REMOVE CURSE'

Syntax: cast 'remove curse' <character>
        cast 'remove curse' <object>

This spell removes a curse from a character, and might possibly uncurse a
cursed object.  It may also be targeted on an object in the caster's
inventory, in which case it's chance of success is significantly higher.  

See also - BENEDICTIONS

help 'Control Weather'
'CONTROL WEATHER'
'CONTROL WEATHER'

Syntax: cast 'control weather' better
        cast 'control weather' worse

This spell makes the weather either better or worse.  Changes in weather,
being the domain of the goddess Turpa, are difficult to achieve, and tend to
take a great deal of effort.  

See also - WEATHER

help 'Summon Elemental'
'SUMMON ELEMENTAL'
'SUMMON ELEMENTAL'
Syntax:  cast 'summon elemental' fire
         cast 'summon elemental' water
         cast 'summon elemental' earth
         cast 'summon elemental' air
This spell allows clerics to summon the elemental forces of nature into
the form of a creature which will aid the caster until dismissed, dispelled,
or otherwise destroyed.
See also:  DISMISS CLERICS

Earth Elemental
Creature: an earth elemental Race: unique
an earth elemental appears to be a more neutral soul.
Their wealth appears to be 0 gold and 0 silver
They appear to be none.
The base health of this creature is 1820.
The base magically ability of this creature is 112.
This creature is upon the cycle of training '54'
This creature does 5d11 damage in a wrath manner.
The creature has the following characteristics:
Offensive Tactics:bash berserk parry rescue
Immunities: charm
Resistances: blunt fire mental
Vulnerbilities: cold drowning
This creature is affected by detect_invis detect_hidden charm flying pass_door

Air Elemental
Creature: an air elemental Race: unique
an air elemental appears to be a more neutral soul.
Their wealth appears to be 0 gold and 0 silver
They appear to be none.
The base health of this creature is 1820.
The base magically ability of this creature is 109.
This creature is upon the cycle of training '54'
This creature does 5d11 damage in a shock manner.
The creature has the following characteristics:
Offensive Tactics:disarm dodge fast rescue
Immunities: charm
Resistances: weapon mental
Vulnerbilities: negative holy
This creature is affected by detect_invis detect_hidden charm flying pass_door
Creature: an earth elemental Race: unique

Fire Elemental
Creature: a fire elemental Race: unique
a fire elemental appears to be a more neutral soul.
Their wealth appears to be 0 gold and 0 silver
They appear to be none.
The base health of this creature is 1820.
The base magically ability of this creature is 113.
This creature is upon the cycle of training '51'
This creature does 5d10 damage in a flame manner.
The creature has the following characteristics:
Offensive Tactics:berserk dodge fast rescue
Immunities: charm
Resistances: mental light
Vulnerbilities: cold drowning
This creature is affected by detect_invis detect_hidden charm flying pass_door

Water Elemental
Creature: a water elemental Race: unique
a water elemental appears to be a more neutral soul.
Their wealth appears to be 0 gold and 0 silver
They appear to be none.
The base health of this creature is 1540.
The base magically ability of this creature is 111.
This creature is upon the cycle of training '54'
This creature does 5d11 damage in a chill manner.
The creature has the following characteristics:
Offensive Tactics:disarm dodge rescue
Immunities: charm drowning
Resistances: blunt cold mental
Vulnerbilities: fire
This creature is affected by detect_invis detect_hidden charm flying pass_door

55 ticks (about 37 min 35 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help astrology
ASTROLOGY
ASTROLOGY
Syntax: automatic use
     Astrology can be used in conjunction with the 'lunar' or 'look moons'
command to derive more information about the moons.  Those who are very
proficient with astrology can discern the phase of moons that are not
visible, predict the rising of a given moon, and even predict solar and
lunar eclipses.  High level astrologers can also see the specific game
effects of the moons when using the 'lunar' command.
     Being a purely scholarly discipline, astrology is available only
to mages and clerics.  Dragons may eventually learn it.
see also: MOONS PHASES

help 'Flamestrike'
FLAMESTRIKE
FLAMESTRIKE

Syntax: cast 'flamestrike' <victim>

With the aid of his deity, the caster calls upon a column of pure fire to
descend upon a foe, causing large amounts of damage.  Objects on the person
of the recipient are subject to the effects of the column of flames as well.

See also - ATTACK

help Parry
PARRY
If at first you fail to dodge, block it.  Parry is useful for deflecting 
attacks, and is successful more often than dodge.  Parry requires a weapon for
full success, the hand-to-hand skill may also be used, but results in reduced
damage instead of no damage.  The best chance of parrying occurs when the
defender is skilled in both his and his opponent's weapon type.

help 'Sanctuary'
SANCTUARY
SANCTUARY
Syntax: cast sanctuary  <character>
The SANCTUARY spell reduces the damage taken by the character from any attack
by one half.

12 ticks (about 8 min 12 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Faerie Fog'
'FAERIE FOG'
'FAERIE FOG'

Syntax: cast 'faerie fog'

This spell reveals all manner of invisible, hidden, and sneaking creatures
in the same room as you.  

See also - WEATHER

heal            the most powerful healing spell

When used on a player, this will also show the players current condition after the heal.

help Peek
PEEK
Syntax: peek <mob/player>
The peek skill is useful for seeing what a player or monster is carrying,
the better to use the steal command with.  More intelligent characters are
harder to peek at.  All characters may learn peek, but thieves are the most
common practitioners.

help dodge
DODGE
In the words of one wise warrior, 'the best way to block a blow is to not
be where it lands'.  The dodge skill honors this tradition, by improving the
character's natural agility to the point where many blows will miss the 
target. The chance of dodging is also affected by the dexterity of the
attacker and the target.  Any class may learn dodging.

help energy drain
'ENERGY DRAIN'
ENERGY DRAIN

Syntax: cast 'energy drain' <target>

This spell saps the mana and movement points of its target.  

Necromancers get a special bonus when casting this spell and it is more
difficult to save against when cast by necromancers.

help teleport
TELEPORT
TELEPORT
Syntax: cast <teleport>
This spell takes you from your current location to a random location somewhere
in the world.

harm            a very deadly harmful spell

help 'Lightning Bolt'
'LIGHTNING BOLT'
'LIGHTNING BOLT'

Syntax: cast 'lightning bolt' <target>
        cast 'lightning bolt' <direction> <target>

As is evidenced by its name, the casting of this spell calls down a massive
lightning bolt from the skies.  This bolt of lightning can cause a great
deal of damage, and much like any other lightning, has potential side
effects.  

The caster can also direct this spell toward opponents standing in distant
rooms.  

See also - WEATHER

At level 15 you will be able to range this spell.

help 'Dispel Magic'
'DISPEL MAGIC' CANCELLATION
'DISPEL MAGIC' CANCELLATION
Syntax: cast 'dispel magic' <character>
        cast 'cancellation' <character>
Both of these spells remove magical effects from the target.  Dispel magic
has a reduced chance of working, and is considering an attack spell.
Cancellation can only be used on allies, but is much more effective and does
not provoke attack.  Unfortunately, the spells do not discriminate between
harmful and benign spells.
The chance of dispelling is based on the level of the spell. Permanent spells
(such as mobile sanctuary) are much harder to remove.  Not all spells may
be dispelled, notable examples are poison and plague.

help Frenzy
FRENZY

Syntax: cast 'frenzy' <target>

The frenzy spell fills the target with righteous fury, greatly increasing
his or her attack skill and damaging capacity.  Unfortunately, this divine
wrath is coupled with a tendency to ignore threats to personal safety,
making the character easier to hit.  

Frenzy provides immunity to the calm spell (see 'help calm'), and may only
be used on those of the caster's alignment.  

See also - BENEDICTIONS

18 ticks (about 12 min 18 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Proximity Dispel'
proximity dispel
Syntax: cast 'proximity dispel'
 
Proximity dispel is a protection spell used to attempt to remove magics that
are cast on an area instead of a person.

help 'Second Attack'
'SECOND ATTACK'
Training in second attack allows the character a chance at additional
strikes in combat -- although a 100% second attack does NOT guarantee 2
attacks every round.  Any class may learn this skill, although clerics and
mages have a very hard time with it.

help waypoint
waypoint
Syntax: cast 'waypoint'
        cast 'waypoint' recall
 
Waypoint is a spell of transportation that allows the caster to mark a room
and gate back to it for a period of time.  The waypoint weakens with each and
can be dispeled by other magics.  Only one waypoint may ever exist for a caster
at any one time.
 
A waypoint in rare circumstances may drift from it's original point of origin.

help 'Blessing of Peace'
BLESSING OF PEACE

Syntax: cast 'blessing of peace' <character>

This blessing fills those granted with the essence of the ancients.  It will
improve their ability to resist magical spells and effects.  

Groups containing this skill: SHUKENJA

61 ticks (about 41 min 41 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

PICK 'PICK LOCK'
Syntax: pick <object>
Syntax: pick <door>
Lock picking is one of the prime skills of thieves, allowing them to gain
access to many secured areas.  Lock picking chances are improved by
intelligence, and hindered by the difficulty of the lock. Other classes may
learn to pick locks, but they will never find it easy.

help Cancellation
'DISPEL MAGIC' CANCELLATION
'DISPEL MAGIC' CANCELLATION
Syntax: cast 'dispel magic' <character>
        cast 'cancellation' <character>
Both of these spells remove magical effects from the target.  Dispel magic
has a reduced chance of working, and is considering an attack spell.
Cancellation can only be used on allies, but is much more effective and does
not provoke attack.  Unfortunately, the spells do not discriminate between
harmful and benign spells.
The chance of dispelling is based on the level of the spell. Permanent spells
(such as mobile sanctuary) are much harder to remove.  Not all spells may
be dispelled, notable examples are poison and plague.

help Pugil
pugil
Using a staff, the attempt is made to do a quick combination hit with
alternate ends of the staff.  The is done with a quick punching movement
from each hand.

Casting this will cure bugbear bites, which cause negative status effects.

help 'Cure Fatigue'
'CURE FATIGUE'
'CURE FATIGUE'

Syntax: cast 'cure fatigue' <character>

This spell restores vitality to a character afflicted by the poison of the
hobgoblin.  

See also - CURATIVE

help 'Create Holy Symbol'
'CREATE HOLY SYMBOL'
'CREATE HOLY SYMBOL'
Syntax:  cast 'create holy symbol'
Clerics may use this spell to forge a symbol of their faith.  When worn, this
symbol serves to strengthen the clerics abilities. The symbol may not be taken
from the cleric in any fashion, nor may the cleric willingly give it to another
character.

help 'enhanced damage'
'ENHANCED DAMAGE'
Warriors and skilled thieves can become skilled enough in combat that they are
able to inflict more damage than other classes.  Enhanced damage is checked
for with each hit, although with a low skill, the chance of receiving a bonus
is very low indeed.

help 'Portal'
Syntax: cast 'portal' <target>
The portal spell is similar to gate, but creates a lasting one-way portal to
the target creature, instead of transporting the caster.  Portals are
entered using 'enter' command, as in 'enter portal'.  Portals cannot be made
to certain destinations, nor used to escape from gate-proof rooms.  Portal
requires a special source of power to be used, unfortunately the secret of
this material component has been lost...  Portals can traverse the boundries
of the continents.  Use look in <portal> to see destination.

help 'Protection Cold'
'PROTECTION COLD' 'PROTECTION FIRE'
'PROTECTION COLD' 'PROTECTION FIRE'

Syntax: cast 'protection cold'
        cast 'protection fire'

These protection spells call forth powerful defensive magics to shield the
wielder from attacks of either cold or flame respectively.  The protection
spells reduce the damage taken from said attacks.  

See also - NATURE

4 ticks (about 2 min 44 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Protection Fire'
'PROTECTION COLD' 'PROTECTION FIRE'
'PROTECTION COLD' 'PROTECTION FIRE'

Syntax: cast 'protection cold'
        cast 'protection fire'

These protection spells call forth powerful defensive magics to shield the
wielder from attacks of either cold or flame respectively.  The protection
spells reduce the damage taken from said attacks.  

See also - NATURE

4 ticks (about 2 min 44 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Ancestral Honor'
ANCESTRAL HONOR

Syntax: cast 'ancestral honor' <character>

The shukenja calls upon their ancestral spirits for extra protection.  They
may share this protection to their allies as well to bolster their armor.  

Groups containing this skill: SHUKENJA

61 ticks (about 41 min 41 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Firestorm'
FIRESTORM
FIRESTORM
Syntax: cast 'firestorm'
A large firestorm is conjured up by the elemental cleric, inflicting damage
on all opposed to him.  The conjured storm is so powerful that the fire
continues to afflict the victims for several rounds after the spell has been
cast.  
See also: BLIZZARD

2 ticks (about 1 min 22 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Pass Door'
'PASS DOOR'
'PASS DOOR'
Syntax: cast 'pass door'
This spell enables the caster to pass through closed doors.

14 ticks (about 9 min 34 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help crucify
CRUCIFY
CRUCIFY

Syntax: c 'crucify' <target>

Crucification is the dedication of your enemy's corpse to your god. The
corpse must be emptied of all its worldly possessions before it can be
crucified. In return for your offering, energy of your deity flows through the
crucified corpse to enhance your weapons.
 
Crucified corpses cannot currently be taken down by any normal means.
 
See also - WORSHIP

25 ticks (about 17 min 5 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'blind fighting'
blind fighting
BLIND FIGHTING
Under the tutelage of a master weaponsmaster, the dedicated combatant can
learn how to utilize his weapons so effectively in combat that he is
proficient with them even while blinded.  The blind fighting skill negates
the disadvantages of losing vision in a fight by magic or smoke.  A wide
variety of classes and reclasses may learn this fighting technique.

help 'Demonfire'
DEMONFIRE

Syntax: cast 'demonfire' <target>

Demonfire is a spell of blackest evil, and as such can only be used
correctly by those who follow the paths of darkness.  It conjures forth
demonic spirits to inflict terrible wounds on the enemies of the caster.  

See also - ATTACK

help 'Nexus'
'NEXUS'
NEXUS
Syntax: cast 'nexus' <target>
This spell is virtually identical to portal (see 'help portal'), with the
only difference being that while portal creates a one-way gate, a nexus 
spell makes a two-sided gate.  It also lasts longer than the lower-powered
portal spell.  Both spells require an additional power source, the secret
of which has been lost... This spell can traverse the boundries of continents.

help 'Ray of Truth'
'RAY OF TRUTH'
RAY OF TRUTH

Syntax: cast 'ray of truth' <target>

Ray of truth opens a portal to the planes of positive energy, bringing forth
a beam of light of sufficient purity to harm or annihilate the servants of
evil.  It cannot harm the pure of heart, and will turn and strike casters
who are tainted by evil.  

See also - ATTACK

help 'Shield'

SHIELD 'STONE SKIN'
SHIELD 'STONE SKIN'
Syntax: cast shield
Syntax: cast 'stone skin'
These spells protect the caster by decreasing (improving) the caster's armor
class.  SHIELD provides 20 points off armor.  STONE SKIN provides 40 points off
armor.

63 ticks (about 43 min 3 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Holy Word'
'HOLY WORD'
'HOLY WORD'

Syntax: cast 'holy word'

Holy word involves the invocation of the full power of a cleric's god, with
disastrous effects upon enemies, coupled with powerful blessings on allies. 
All creatures of like alignment in the room are blessed and filled with
righteous divine wrath, while those of opposite morals (or both good and
evil in the case of neutrality) are struck down by holy (or unholy might)
and cursed.  

The cleric suffersgreatly from the strain of this spell, being left unable
to move and drained of vitality.  Experience loss is no longer associated
with the spell.  

See also - BENEDICTIONS

help tornado
TORNADO
Syntax:  cast 'tornado' <target>
This spell summons a deadly tornado.  These powerful weather phenomena
have been known to carry away objects lying around the room, as well as
people!

This spell doesn't actually do any damage.

A spell that causes moderate damage and has a change to apply debilitating maledictions to the target.

help Blizzard
BLIZZARD
BLIZZARD
Syntax: cast 'blizzard'
A large snowstorm is conjured up by the elemental cleric, inflicting damage
on all opposed to him.  The conjured blizzard is so powerful that damage
continues to afflict the victims of the storm for several rounds.  
See also: FIRESTORM

4 ticks (about 2 min 44 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Mass Healing'
MASS HEALING
Syntax: cast 'mass healing'
The mass healing spell, as its name might suggest, performs a healing spell
on all players in the room.  It also throws in a refresh spell for good
measure.

help 'Spirit of Retribution'
SPIRIT OF RETRIBUTION

Syntax: cast 'spirit of retribution' <character>

The shukenja calls on the spirits of the dead to assail his enemies.  All
those in the room not formed with the shukenja will feel this spell's wrath.
Along with its painful strike, the spell has a chance to curse all those it
touches.  Once afflicted by the curse, the shukenja will find casting it no
longer harms them.  

Groups containing this skill: SHUKENJA

112 ticks (about 1 h 16 min)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Know Religion'
KNOW RELIGION
KNOW RELIGION

Syntax: cast 'know religion' <character>

This spell reveals the religious background of the individual it is cast
upon.  

See also - BENEDICTIONS

help slow
SLOW
SLOW
Syntax: cast 'slow' <target>
Despite popular mythology, slow is not the opposite of haste, but is a spell
with its own unique set of effects.  When cast on an unfortunate victim,
it slows its movements, making it easier to hit and reducing its rate
of attack.  The effect of slow also double movement costs and halve healing
rates, due to reduced metabolism.

31 ticks (about 21 min 11 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Stone Skin'
SHIELD 'STONE SKIN'
SHIELD 'STONE SKIN'
Syntax: cast shield
Syntax: cast 'stone skin'
These spells protect the caster by decreasing (improving) the caster's armor
class.  SHIELD provides 20 points off armor.  STONE SKIN provides 40 points off
armor.

55 ticks (about 37 min 35 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'dual wield'
dual wield
DUAL WIELD
syntax: hold <primary weapon>
        secondary <secondary weapon>
Under the tutelage of a weapons expert, a combatant may learn how to wield a
weapon in each hand during combat to increase the overall amount of attacks
each round of attack.  Obviously, with a weapon in each hand, there is no
possibility of holding a shield.  Since most people favor one hand more than
the other, the combatant typically finds that he can hold a heavy weapon
with his proficient hand and a lighter weapon with the other.  Rangers,
however, have the single ability to dual wield weapons of the same weight.
Note:  If the primary weapon is somehow removed, the secondary weapon
automatically switches to the the primary hand.
 
To dual wield, one must type second <weapon>. The only restriction is
that the secondary weapon must weigh less than the primary weapon. However,
there are some known classes out there that might be able to wield two
weapons of the same weight as well as be able to dual wield two handed
weapons.

help Imbue
IMBUE
IMBUE SPELL
Syntax:  cast imbue <target>
         cast imbue
This spell allows clerics to increase the magic-casting abilities of themselves
(when used without a target) or any other target (when used with a target).
See also:  CLERICS

4 ticks (about 2 min 44 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

SUMMON YAN LUO

Syntax: cast 'summon yan luo'

Harnessing their command of the spirit world, the shukenja can summon a
creature known as the Yan Luo.  The deadly spirit enjoys torturing it's
victims before killing them and fears not the strike of any magical weapon
or spell.  

Groups containing this skill: SHUKENJA

Yan Luo (Shukenja Summon)
Yan Luo appears to be a more neutral soul.
Their wealth appears to be 0 gold and 0 silver
They appear to be male.
The base health of this creature is 2771.
The base magically ability of this creature is 124.
This creature is upon the cycle of training '44'
This creature does 5d11 damage in a wrath manner.
The creature has the following characteristics:
Offensive Tactics:bash berserk parry rescue
Immunities: charm fire cold lightning poison negative mental disease drowning
Resistances: blunt fire mental
Vulnerbilities: holy drowning
This creature is affected by detect_invis detect_hidden infrared charm flying pass_door dark vision

55 ticks (about 37 min 35 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Dispel Fog'
'DISPEL FOG'
'DISPEL FOG'

Syntax: cast 'dispel fog'

This spell is used to disperse walls of fog that may be present in any given
room.  

See also - WEATHER

help fog
FOG
'FOG'

Syntax: cast 'fog'

This spell fills the room you are in with a dense fog, obscuring the view of
all but the most acute of visions.  

See also - WEATHER

help 'Heart Blight'
'HEART BLIGHT' HEARTBLIGHT
HEARTBLIGHT 'HEART BLIGHT'
Syntax:  cast 'heart blight' <target>
         cast 'heart blight'
This spell causes incredible damage, as the heart of the victim becomes
diseased by the power of the caster.  Power such as this could only be
granted by the gods; therefore, this spell is only available to clerics.
See also:  CLERICS

10 ticks (about 6 min 50 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help harmful
cause fatality  the most powerful harmful spell, possible instant death

help 'Spirit of Protection'
SPIRIT OF PROTECTION

Syntax: cast 'spirit of protection'

The shukenja is able to conjure a swirling mist to cover himself and all
those formed with him for a short time.  This mist protects he and his
allies from all forms of magical spell damage.  It is not effective against
weapons.  

Groups containing this skill: SHUKENJA

3 ticks (about 2 min 3 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.