diff --git a/CHANGES b/CHANGES
index 8ed836f33..1f480d7e9 100644
--- a/CHANGES
+++ b/CHANGES
@@ -1,7 +1,11 @@
 Changes for SVN top of tree:
 
+Add msg/endmsg descriptions to spells A-B that do not have them (except for
+  antimagic rune).
+Kevin Bulgrien 2009-07-20
+
 Pixies get wands/staffs. So make them use these items.
-Andreas irchbaum 2009-07-14
+Andreas Kirchbaum 2009-07-14
 
 Make big demons be able to break doors and earthwalls.
 Andreas Kirschbaum 2009-06-24
diff --git a/spell/AnimateWeapon/spell_animate_weapon.arc b/spell/AnimateWeapon/spell_animate_weapon.arc
index 2da269edb..350e10f7b 100644
--- a/spell/AnimateWeapon/spell_animate_weapon.arc
+++ b/spell/AnimateWeapon/spell_animate_weapon.arc
@@ -20,4 +20,12 @@ range_modifier 20
 maxsp 20
 no_drop 1
 invisible 1
+msg
+Mark a weapon in the caster's inventory,
+then cast this spell to bring it to
+life.  The weapon then flies about under
+the caster's direction.  The weapon is
+controlled with the fire and direction
+keys.
+endmsg
 end
diff --git a/spell/BlessCurse/spell_bless.arc b/spell/BlessCurse/spell_bless.arc
index 0ec992e43..b2a930692 100644
--- a/spell/BlessCurse/spell_bless.arc
+++ b/spell/BlessCurse/spell_bless.arc
@@ -20,4 +20,11 @@ maxgrace 30
 resist_godpower 35
 ac 1
 wc 1
+msg
+This spell grants the character a
+blessing from a worshipped god.  It
+affects resistances and stats, but the
+specific effect varies depending on the
+god the character worships.
+endmsg
 end
diff --git a/spell/Cone/spell_banishment.arc b/spell/Cone/spell_banishment.arc
index ee2726520..e87cf78f6 100644
--- a/spell/Cone/spell_banishment.arc
+++ b/spell/Cone/spell_banishment.arc
@@ -21,4 +21,10 @@ attacktype 2228224
 no_drop 1
 invisible 1
 skill praying
+msg
+Banishment is a cone spell that may
+cause weaker enemies of your god to
+immediately disappear or die.  It is a
+more powerful version of Holy Word.
+endmsg
 end
diff --git a/spell/Cone/spell_burning_hands.arc b/spell/Cone/spell_burning_hands.arc
index 9e6b51f7f..08097f223 100644
--- a/spell/Cone/spell_burning_hands.arc
+++ b/spell/Cone/spell_burning_hands.arc
@@ -21,4 +21,10 @@ attacktype 6
 no_drop 1
 invisible 1
 skill pyromancy
+msg
+Casts cone of fire in front of the
+caster. The spell gains strength as the
+character gains in level, so it remains
+a valuable spell even at high levels.
+endmsg
 end
diff --git a/spell/Misc/spell_alchemy.arc b/spell/Misc/spell_alchemy.arc
index 6fdb2e0f8..8337a7a6e 100644
--- a/spell/Misc/spell_alchemy.arc
+++ b/spell/Misc/spell_alchemy.arc
@@ -16,4 +16,11 @@ invisible 1
 duration 100
 duration_modifier 5
 dam_modifier 1
+msg
+The alchemy spell converts valuable
+items into gold nuggets.  If the item
+is not valuable enough to be converted
+to a nugget, it is destroyed and
+vanishes.
+endmsg
 end
diff --git a/spell/MoodChange/spell_aggravation.arc b/spell/MoodChange/spell_aggravation.arc
index 66857f03c..95503bc0f 100644
--- a/spell/MoodChange/spell_aggravation.arc
+++ b/spell/MoodChange/spell_aggravation.arc
@@ -15,4 +15,9 @@ invisible 1
 range 25
 undead 1
 monster 1
+msg
+Aggravation is used to change the mood
+of unagressive creatures so that they
+attack the caster.
+endmsg
 end
diff --git a/spell/Swarm/spell_bullet_storm.arc b/spell/Swarm/spell_bullet_storm.arc
index 284bfcbba..e5863eeda 100644
--- a/spell/Swarm/spell_bullet_storm.arc
+++ b/spell/Swarm/spell_bullet_storm.arc
@@ -17,4 +17,12 @@ duration_modifier 4
 maxsp 12
 no_drop 1
 invisible 1
+msg
+This spell fires many large bullets in
+the direction the caster is facing. The
+bullets can damage the character that
+casts the storm.  The number and damage
+of the bullets depends on the level of
+the caster.
+endmsg
 end
diff --git a/spell/Swarm/spell_bullet_swarm.arc b/spell/Swarm/spell_bullet_swarm.arc
index 58af13265..8bfd7df47 100644
--- a/spell/Swarm/spell_bullet_swarm.arc
+++ b/spell/Swarm/spell_bullet_swarm.arc
@@ -17,4 +17,12 @@ duration_modifier 4
 maxsp 12
 no_drop 1
 invisible 1
+msg
+This spell fires many magic bullets in
+the direction the caster is facing. The
+caster should beware: the bullets will
+do damage to the caster.  The number
+and damage of the bullets depends on
+the level of the caster.
+endmsg
 end