diff --git a/dat/data.base b/dat/data.base
index 4a964c905..f098dd7c7 100644
--- a/dat/data.base
+++ b/dat/data.base
@@ -5374,11 +5374,10 @@ vlad*
 *vortex
 vortices
 	Swirling clouds of pure elemental energies, the vortices are
-	thought to be related to the larger elementals.  Though the
-	vortices do no damage when touched, they are noted for being
-	able to envelop unwary travellers.  The hapless fool thus
-	swallowed by a vortex will soon perish from exposure to the
-	element the vortex is composed of.
+	thought to be related to the larger elementals.  They are 
+	noted for being able to envelop unwary travellers.  The 
+	hapless fool thus swallowed by a vortex will soon perish from
+	exposure to the element the vortex is composed of.
 vrock
 	The vrock is one of the weaker forms of demon.  It resembles
 	a cross between a human being and a vulture and does physical
diff --git a/doc/fixes36.3 b/doc/fixes36.3
index 5ff4a1850..d678bf72e 100644
--- a/doc/fixes36.3
+++ b/doc/fixes36.3
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ glob pricing did not consider weight properly
 glob shop interaction improved to handle more of the expected scenarios
 non-flying steed on Plane of Water would drown when air bubble moved hero
 xans fly, but could not reach your feet if you flew
+adjust vortex database entry to be consistent with fire and energy vortices
 
 
 Fixes to Post-3.6.2 Problems that Were Exposed Via git Repository