diff --git a/potion/potioncha.arc b/potion/potioncha.arc
index ce30bab8b..8f487481c 100644
--- a/potion/potioncha.arc
+++ b/potion/potioncha.arc
@@ -13,4 +13,7 @@ Cha 1
 name_pl potions
 on_use_yield potion_empty
 client_type 651
+msg
+Permanently increases the drinker's Charisma by 1, up to a maximum based on their species.
+endmsg
 end
diff --git a/potion/potioncon.arc b/potion/potioncon.arc
index 6e3e516f2..16483617f 100644
--- a/potion/potioncon.arc
+++ b/potion/potioncon.arc
@@ -13,4 +13,7 @@ Con 1
 name_pl potions
 on_use_yield potion_empty
 client_type 651
+msg
+Permanently increases the drinker's Constitution by 1, up to a maximum based on their species.
+endmsg
 end
diff --git a/potion/potiondex.arc b/potion/potiondex.arc
index 23fc0dabb..f2b466ea0 100644
--- a/potion/potiondex.arc
+++ b/potion/potiondex.arc
@@ -13,4 +13,7 @@ Dex 1
 name_pl potions
 on_use_yield potion_empty
 client_type 651
+msg
+Permanently increases the drinker's Dexterity by 1, up to a maximum based on their species.
+endmsg
 end
diff --git a/potion/potionhero.arc b/potion/potionhero.arc
index da9ff5ec1..a87cd8700 100644
--- a/potion/potionhero.arc
+++ b/potion/potionhero.arc
@@ -12,4 +12,3 @@ on_use_yield potion_empty
 client_type 651
 arch spell_heroism
 end
-end
diff --git a/potion/potionimp.arc b/potion/potionimp.arc
index 62d93d7b5..f34d60a08 100644
--- a/potion/potionimp.arc
+++ b/potion/potionimp.arc
@@ -11,4 +11,7 @@ attacktype 1048576
 name_pl improvement potions
 on_use_yield potion_empty
 client_type 651
+msg
+Permanently increases the drinker's maximum health, spellpoints, and grace. This potion is most potent when drunk by a character of at least level 11.
+endmsg
 end
diff --git a/potion/potionint.arc b/potion/potionint.arc
index 2023c4412..2734f0298 100644
--- a/potion/potionint.arc
+++ b/potion/potionint.arc
@@ -13,4 +13,7 @@ Int 1
 name_pl potions
 on_use_yield potion_empty
 client_type 651
+msg
+Permanently increases the drinker's Intelligence by 1, up to a maximum based on their species.
+endmsg
 end
diff --git a/potion/potionpow.arc b/potion/potionpow.arc
index a0db16e12..eccb56845 100644
--- a/potion/potionpow.arc
+++ b/potion/potionpow.arc
@@ -13,4 +13,7 @@ Pow 1
 name_pl potions
 on_use_yield potion_empty
 client_type 651
+msg
+Permanently increases the drinker's Power by 1, up to a maximum based on their species.
+endmsg
 end
diff --git a/potion/potionrstr.arc b/potion/potionrstr.arc
index 37f65a5f1..016cd4e09 100644
--- a/potion/potionrstr.arc
+++ b/potion/potionrstr.arc
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ weight 1500
 name_pl supreme potions of life
 on_use_yield potion_empty
 client_type 651
+msg
+Restores stats that have been lost due to depletion attacks or death. Works on players below level 130.
+endmsg
 end
 Object minor_potion_restoration
 name minor potion of life
@@ -23,6 +26,9 @@ weight 1500
 name_pl minor potions of life
 on_use_yield potion_empty
 client_type 651
+msg
+Restores stats that have been lost due to depletion attacks or death. Works on players below level 5.
+endmsg
 end
 Object medium_potion_restoration
 name medium potion of life
@@ -36,6 +42,9 @@ weight 1500
 name_pl medium potions of life
 on_use_yield potion_empty
 client_type 651
+msg
+Restores stats that have been lost due to depletion attacks or death. Works on players below level 30.
+endmsg
 end
 Object major_potion_restoration
 name major potion of life
@@ -49,4 +58,7 @@ weight 1500
 name_pl major potions of life
 on_use_yield potion_empty
 client_type 651
+msg
+Restores stats that have been lost due to depletion attacks or death. Works on players below level 50.
+endmsg
 end
diff --git a/potion/potionstr.arc b/potion/potionstr.arc
index 5992d7df5..6abb551bd 100644
--- a/potion/potionstr.arc
+++ b/potion/potionstr.arc
@@ -13,4 +13,7 @@ Str 1
 name_pl potions
 on_use_yield potion_empty
 client_type 651
+msg
+Permanently increases the drinker's Strength by 1, up to a maximum based on their species.
+endmsg
 end
diff --git a/potion/potionwis.arc b/potion/potionwis.arc
index 7f1284d46..fe9a10801 100644
--- a/potion/potionwis.arc
+++ b/potion/potionwis.arc
@@ -13,4 +13,7 @@ Wis 1
 name_pl potions
 on_use_yield potion_empty
 client_type 651
+msg
+Permanently increases the drinker's Wisdom by 1, up to a maximum based on their species.
+endmsg
 end
diff --git a/spell/Change_Ability/spell_haste.arc b/spell/Change_Ability/spell_haste.arc
index ad1424e15..3f7ffbbac 100644
--- a/spell/Change_Ability/spell_haste.arc
+++ b/spell/Change_Ability/spell_haste.arc
@@ -15,4 +15,7 @@ invisible 1
 duration_modifier 4
 duration 500
 exp 3
+msg
+Temporarily accelerates the drinker, allowing them to move, attack, and even cast spells with preternatural speed. The effects take some practice to control effectively, but once mastered can give a incredible advantage in combat.
+endmsg
 end
diff --git a/spell/Change_Ability/spell_heroism.arc b/spell/Change_Ability/spell_heroism.arc
index 93a0c22db..42039043c 100644
--- a/spell/Change_Ability/spell_heroism.arc
+++ b/spell/Change_Ability/spell_heroism.arc
@@ -17,4 +17,7 @@ duration 500
 Con 1
 Str 1
 Dex 1
+msg
+A favoured draught of those about to enter battle, the potion of heroism temporarily quickens the drinker's reflexes, strengthens their muscles, and enhances their ability to survive injury.
+endmsg
 end
diff --git a/spell/Healing/spell_regen_sp.arc b/spell/Healing/spell_regen_sp.arc
index 9416a0720..e0867962f 100644
--- a/spell/Healing/spell_regen_sp.arc
+++ b/spell/Healing/spell_regen_sp.arc
@@ -15,4 +15,7 @@ value 990
 no_drop 1
 invisible 1
 last_sp 9999
+msg
+A suspension of pure magic in safe-to-drink form, most mages keep a few of these on hand for a quick refill of magical energy mid-battle.
+endmsg
 end