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@@ -4240,12 +4240,11 @@ pit fiend
 	domains.
 platinum yendorian express card
 	This is an ancient artifact made of an unknown material.  It
-	is rectangular in shape, very thin, and inscribed with
-	unreadable ancient runes.  When carried, it grants the one
-	who carries it ESP, and reduces all spell induced damage done to
-	the carrier by half.  It also protects from magic missile
-	attacks.  Finally, its power is such that when invoked, it
-	can charge other objects.
+	is rectangular in shape, very thin, and inscribed with archaic
+	runes of power.  When carried, it grants the bearer ESP, reduces
+	incoming damage from spells by half, and protects from magic
+	missile attacks.  Additionally, its power is such that when
+	invoked, it can charge other objects.
 # playing style, rather vague topic but these quotes are too apt to pass up
 player
 play* style