User Guide

* Cursed items are not always bad for you. Some of the better items in the game
like to "stick around."
* One safe way to rid a character of a cursed item is to pay to have it removed at
Boltac's Trading Post.
Some items may be used to cast spells. Each time you use the item to cast a spell,
there is a chance it will break.
Items may affect a character even though they are not equipped; they can do things
just because they are being carried around. These type of items may carry certain
charms or benefits. For example, an item might offer a player spell resistance, or a
clove of garlic might fend off vampires in the maze.
Lastly, certain magic items have special powers which you can invoke. Whenever you
equip a player who is carrying an item of this type, you will be asked if you wish to
invoke its power. You do not need equip the item to invoke it.
Other Character Inspection Options
Additional options available to you in a character's inspection are located on the
bottom of the inspection's window.
R)ead offers you the chance to glance at your character's spell books. Press [R] to
read the character's books, then select the category of book you want to read. All
the spells he or she has learned so far will be displayed. Refer to the back of the
manual for detailed descriptions on what each spell is and what it does.
P)ool Gold moves all the party's gold to the character being inspected. When you
want to pool your character's gold, press [P]. If you later need to give back some
gold to other party members, choose the D)ivvy Gold option while in the main
menu of Gilgamesh's Tavern, or simply Trade while inspecting a character.
I)dentify allows Bishops to attempt to identify an unknown item. The higher the
level of the Bishop, the better the chances of identifying an item. If they touch
the item they are attempting to identify, they may become afraid depending on
certain protections on the item in question. Some unknown items will not
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