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 Changes for CVS top of tree:
 
+Add new force archetype monk_no_use_weapon. It will be inserted into
+inventories of monk players to prevent them from using weapons.
+Andreas Kirschbaum 2005-11-01
+
+
 Make bullet swarm fire small bullets instead of magic bullets. Previously
 bullet swarm (which is an evocation spell) gave sorcery exp.
 Andreas Kirschbaum 2005-10-28
diff --git a/player/class/Religious/monk_no_use_weapon.arc b/player/class/Religious/monk_no_use_weapon.arc
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+# This force object is used for monk players. It prevents the character from
+# using weapons.
+Object monk_no_use_weapon
+name no weapon force
+invisible 1
+type 114
+face blank.111
+neutral 1
+no_drop 1
+end