diff --git a/gods/demihumans/gnarg.arc b/gods/demihumans/gnarg.arc
index efb041f3d..6a9a9201f 100644
--- a/gods/demihumans/gnarg.arc
+++ b/gods/demihumans/gnarg.arc
@@ -33,8 +33,7 @@ can_use_weapon 1
 can_use_armour 1
 can_cast_spell 1
 msg
-Father of goblins, Lord Troll, Master of
-poisons, Patron of assassins
+Father of goblins, Lord Troll, Master of poisons, Patron of assassins
 endmsg
 exp 1
 weight 500000
diff --git a/gods/demihumans/gnarg_general_info.arc b/gods/demihumans/gnarg_general_info.arc
index 9262ecb80..a54a81853 100644
--- a/gods/demihumans/gnarg_general_info.arc
+++ b/gods/demihumans/gnarg_general_info.arc
@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ type 8
 invisible 1
 name message
 msg
-You are filled with a desire to slay all
-faeries and dwarfs.
+You are filled with a desire to slay all faeries and dwarfs.
 endmsg
 end
diff --git a/gods/demihumans/lythander.arc b/gods/demihumans/lythander.arc
index d73d88209..b90977710 100644
--- a/gods/demihumans/lythander.arc
+++ b/gods/demihumans/lythander.arc
@@ -37,8 +37,7 @@ can_use_weapon 1
 can_use_armour 1
 can_use_shield 1
 msg
-Elven god of luck, Huntsman of Goblins,
-Trollslayer, the Trickster
+Elven god of luck, Huntsman of Goblins, Trollslayer, the Trickster
 endmsg
 exp 1
 weight 500000
diff --git a/gods/demihumans/lythander_general_info.arc b/gods/demihumans/lythander_general_info.arc
index af0f15a05..1bc1bd87f 100644
--- a/gods/demihumans/lythander_general_info.arc
+++ b/gods/demihumans/lythander_general_info.arc
@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ type 8
 invisible 1
 name message
 msg
-You are filled with a desire to slay all
-goblins and trolls.
+You are filled with a desire to slay all goblins and trolls.
 endmsg
 end
diff --git a/gods/demihumans/mostrai.arc b/gods/demihumans/mostrai.arc
index 6f2522c24..f293d9ba1 100644
--- a/gods/demihumans/mostrai.arc
+++ b/gods/demihumans/mostrai.arc
@@ -34,8 +34,7 @@ can_use_weapon 1
 can_use_armour 1
 can_use_shield 1
 msg
-Dwarven deity of metal smithing and warcraft,
-Giant basher, Delver of secrets
+Dwarven deity of metal smithing and warcraft, Giant basher, Delver of secrets
 endmsg
 exp 1
 weight 100000
diff --git a/gods/demihumans/mostrai_general_info.arc b/gods/demihumans/mostrai_general_info.arc
index a550e32d9..9699ce71a 100644
--- a/gods/demihumans/mostrai_general_info.arc
+++ b/gods/demihumans/mostrai_general_info.arc
@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ type 8
 invisible 1
 name message
 msg
-You are filled with a desire to slay all
-goblins and giants.
+You are filled with a desire to slay all goblins and giants.
 endmsg
 end
diff --git a/gods/demihumans/valkyrie_general_info.arc b/gods/demihumans/valkyrie_general_info.arc
index 7ae4d12c2..b6bc77b4c 100644
--- a/gods/demihumans/valkyrie_general_info.arc
+++ b/gods/demihumans/valkyrie_general_info.arc
@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ type 8
 invisible 1
 name message
 msg
-You are filled with a desire to fight - but
-with honor, not with filthy magics.
+You are filled with a desire to fight - but with honor, not with filthy magics.
 endmsg
 end
diff --git a/gods/elemental/gaea_general_info.arc b/gods/elemental/gaea_general_info.arc
index 7a5d3d05a..edcf5dd9f 100644
--- a/gods/elemental/gaea_general_info.arc
+++ b/gods/elemental/gaea_general_info.arc
@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ type 8
 invisible 1
 name message
 msg
-You are filled with a desire to slay all
-undead and unnatural creatures.
+You are filled with a desire to slay all undead and unnatural creatures.
 endmsg
 end
diff --git a/gods/items/bow_lythander.arc b/gods/items/bow_lythander.arc
index 1f02dcb8f..4fbfcc972 100644
--- a/gods/items/bow_lythander.arc
+++ b/gods/items/bow_lythander.arc
@@ -5,9 +5,7 @@ client_type 150
 race arrows
 face elven_bow.111
 msg
-  You look at this wonderful bow with
-  pride. It is only granted to the best
-  of Lythander's disciples.
+  You look at this wonderful bow with pride. It is only granted to the best of Lythander's disciples.
 endmsg
 luck 1
 sp 70
diff --git a/gods/items/bracers_gnarg.arc b/gods/items/bracers_gnarg.arc
index 34a0a3caf..9a86a17cc 100644
--- a/gods/items/bracers_gnarg.arc
+++ b/gods/items/bracers_gnarg.arc
@@ -4,12 +4,9 @@ name bracers
 title of strength of Wargs
 face bracersdex.111
 msg
-  An exceptional pair of bracers. Not only do
-  they provide the wearer with protection
-  from cold, they also increase the wearer's
-  damage and strength, and help heal the body
-  from damage. A mighty gift from Gnarg sent
-  to aid you in annihilating His enemies.
+  An exceptional pair of bracers. Not only do they provide the wearer with protection from cold, they also increase the wearer's damage and strength, and help heal the body from damage.
+
+  A mighty gift from Gnarg sent to aid you in annihilating His enemies.
 endmsg
 type 104
 Str 2
diff --git a/gods/items/earth_shield/shield_gaea.arc b/gods/items/earth_shield/shield_gaea.arc
index 60bbc02ef..4476af8a4 100644
--- a/gods/items/earth_shield/shield_gaea.arc
+++ b/gods/items/earth_shield/shield_gaea.arc
@@ -3,9 +3,7 @@ name Gaea's Shield of Earth
 face earth_shield.111
 animation shield_gaea
 msg
-  This shield is highly enchanted by the forces
-  of life and nature. It is a personal gift from
-  Gaea, to protect her beloved children.
+  This shield is highly enchanted by the forces of life and nature. It is a personal gift from Gaea, to protect her beloved children.
 endmsg
 is_animated 1
 ac 4
diff --git a/gods/items/glovesofsun/glovesofsun.arc b/gods/items/glovesofsun/glovesofsun.arc
index f82a905d5..f826edd11 100644
--- a/gods/items/glovesofsun/glovesofsun.arc
+++ b/gods/items/glovesofsun/glovesofsun.arc
@@ -3,8 +3,7 @@ name Gloves of the Sun
 name_pl Gloves of the Sun
 client_type 300
 msg
-  This pair of gloves will aid any of Gaea's
-  most faithful in seeing her will protected.
+  This pair of gloves will aid any of Gaea's most faithful in seeing her will protected.
 endmsg
 nrof 1
 type 100
diff --git a/gods/items/helmet_gnarg.arc b/gods/items/helmet_gnarg.arc
index 155d7b395..89c6a7817 100644
--- a/gods/items/helmet_gnarg.arc
+++ b/gods/items/helmet_gnarg.arc
@@ -4,8 +4,7 @@ name_pl Gnarg's Orc Helmets
 client_type 270
 face bighorn_he.111
 msg
-  This helmet good protection. From mighty
-  Gnarg it is.
+  This helmet good protection. From mighty Gnarg it is.
 endmsg
 Dex 1
 ac 3
diff --git a/gods/items/horn_siren.arc b/gods/items/horn_siren.arc
index d3be89d03..046f43aea 100644
--- a/gods/items/horn_siren.arc
+++ b/gods/items/horn_siren.arc
@@ -4,8 +4,7 @@ title of the Sirens
 face shellhorn1.111
 randomitems horn_siren
 msg
-  Putting this shell to your ear, you hear a
-  strange and haunting melody.
+  Putting this shell to your ear, you hear a strange and haunting melody.
 endmsg
 type 3
 level 40
diff --git a/gods/items/horn_waves.arc b/gods/items/horn_waves.arc
index 3d5b63660..4c0fb8be2 100644
--- a/gods/items/horn_waves.arc
+++ b/gods/items/horn_waves.arc
@@ -4,8 +4,7 @@ title of Ocean Waves
 face shellhorn2.111
 randomitems horn_waves
 msg
-  Putting this shell to your ear, you hear
-  the crashing sound of ocean waves.
+  Putting this shell to your ear, you hear the crashing sound of ocean waves.
 endmsg
 type 3
 level 30
diff --git a/gods/items/mail_mostrai.arc b/gods/items/mail_mostrai.arc
index aea6aebcc..f2a030b7d 100644
--- a/gods/items/mail_mostrai.arc
+++ b/gods/items/mail_mostrai.arc
@@ -4,11 +4,7 @@ name_pl Thorin's Plate Mails
 client_type 250
 face plate_mail.111
 msg
-  This shining plate mail is Mostrai's
-  gift to the bravest of his warriors.
-  It is highly enchanted, increasing the
-  strength of the wearer and protecting
-  against fire.
+  This shining plate mail is Mostrai's gift to the bravest of his warriors. It is highly enchanted, increasing the strength of the wearer and protecting against fire.
 endmsg
 ac 3
 Str 1
diff --git a/gods/items/mithril_ar_ele_sorig.arc b/gods/items/mithril_ar_ele_sorig.arc
index 4370833a5..2953a6765 100644
--- a/gods/items/mithril_ar_ele_sorig.arc
+++ b/gods/items/mithril_ar_ele_sorig.arc
@@ -10,11 +10,7 @@ ac 4
 resist_physical 40
 resist_electricity 40
 msg
-  Sorig has granted you this fine mail.  It
-  grants great protection from electricity
-  and physical attacks without reducing your
-  mobility. Be warned that what Sorig gives,
-  Sorig can take away.
+  Sorig has granted you this fine mail.  It grants great protection from electricity and physical attacks without reducing your mobility. Be warned that what Sorig gives, Sorig can take away.
 endmsg
 startequip 1
 Dex 1
diff --git a/gods/items/pipe_lythander.arc b/gods/items/pipe_lythander.arc
index 269fcd9ba..e819d4ed7 100644
--- a/gods/items/pipe_lythander.arc
+++ b/gods/items/pipe_lythander.arc
@@ -4,9 +4,7 @@ name_pl Lythander's pipes
 face claypipe.111
 randomitems pipe_lythander
 msg
-    This pipe is the finest you have ever
-    seen.  Imagine the smoke rings you
-    could blow with it...
+    This pipe is the finest you have ever seen.  Imagine the smoke rings you could blow with it...
 endmsg
 type 3
 luck 1
diff --git a/gods/supernatural/devourers.arc b/gods/supernatural/devourers.arc
index e3f63043e..f25c7c844 100644
--- a/gods/supernatural/devourers.arc
+++ b/gods/supernatural/devourers.arc
@@ -43,8 +43,7 @@ can_use_shield 1
 undead 1
 can_see_in_dark 1
 msg
-Soul Eaters, Harbingers of Death, Nameless
-Lords of the Tomb
+Soul Eaters, Harbingers of Death, Nameless Lords of the Tomb
 endmsg
 exp 1
 weight 1