diff --git a/armour/shield/DShieldm.arc b/armour/shield/DShieldm.arc
index 2bc4bf0ac..28a8b095b 100644
--- a/armour/shield/DShieldm.arc
+++ b/armour/shield/DShieldm.arc
@@ -11,8 +11,7 @@ animation DShieldm
 anim_speed 5
 client_anim_random 1
 msg
-  There is a strong evil spirit in the shield
-  trying to dominate you.
+  There is a strong evil spirit in the shield trying to dominate you.
 endmsg
 Cha -3
 resist_fire 30
diff --git a/armour/shield/DShieldms.arc b/armour/shield/DShieldms.arc
index 934012603..923c7a3e1 100644
--- a/armour/shield/DShieldms.arc
+++ b/armour/shield/DShieldms.arc
@@ -12,9 +12,7 @@ anim_speed 4
 client_anim_random 1
 Cha -5
 msg
-  There is a powerful evil spirit in the
-  shield dominating your mind. You are
-  struggling to retain control of yourself.
+  There is a powerful evil spirit in the shield dominating your mind. You are struggling to retain control of yourself.
 endmsg
 resist_fire 30
 resist_drain 100
diff --git a/armour/shield/DShields.arc b/armour/shield/DShields.arc
index 1e3e8fdf6..2d31e3140 100644
--- a/armour/shield/DShields.arc
+++ b/armour/shield/DShields.arc
@@ -11,8 +11,7 @@ animation DShields
 anim_speed 5
 client_anim_random 1
 msg
-  There is a strong evil spirit in the shield
-  trying to dominate you.
+  There is a strong evil spirit in the shield trying to dominate you.
 endmsg
 Cha -3
 resist_fire 30