diff --git a/readable/guide/guide_alchemy.arc b/readable/guide/guide_alchemy.arc
index 32c92f91c..edada038e 100644
--- a/readable/guide/guide_alchemy.arc
+++ b/readable/guide/guide_alchemy.arc
@@ -5,18 +5,18 @@ o To practice the art of alchemy, you will
   first need to learn some receipes.
   These can be found in some of the old
   books that are sold in magic shops.
-o To earn your first little money, you
+o To earn your a little money, you
   should kill some orcs/goblins and cast
   the spell "alchemy" over the loot,
-  turning it into small goldnuggets.
-o When you know some receipes, you must
+  turning it into small gold nuggets.
+o When you know some recipes, you must
   try to collect the listed ingredients.
   Some can be bought in alchemy-shops,
   others must be collected in dungeons.
   To identify unknown minerals or potions
   type "use_skill alchemy".
 o Once you got all ingredients to complete
-  a receipe, you must put them into your
+  a recipe, you must put them into your
   cauldron. The amount of ingredients must
   also be correct. Put the cauldron on the
   floor, close it and cast the spell
diff --git a/readable/guide/guide_melee.arc b/readable/guide/guide_melee.arc
index 7925e2219..97cd0651b 100644
--- a/readable/guide/guide_melee.arc
+++ b/readable/guide/guide_melee.arc
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ o To become a mighty warrior, you need
 o Physical toughness means you will need
   high Str (for good attacking power) and
   Con (for many hitpoints) -stats. Look
-  for "potions of Strenght/Constitution".
+  for "potions of Strength/Constitution".
   Try to get items that speed up your
   health-regeneration too.
 o Weapons will be very important for you.
@@ -17,9 +17,10 @@ o Weapons will be very important for you.
   "attacktypes". Most monsters are vulner-
   able to one or two attacktypes. Search
   for artifact weapons and experiment with
-  these matters.
+  different weapons on different monsters.
 o You should know that there are ways to
-  enchant ordinary weapons.
+  enchant ordinary weapons.  However, it
+  tends to be very costly.
 o It can be helpful to advance at least a
   very little bit in divine magic. Spells
   for healing, curing and protections can
diff --git a/readable/guide/guide_priest.arc b/readable/guide/guide_priest.arc
index 2ff7cd5ab..6e1b624b0 100644
--- a/readable/guide/guide_priest.arc
+++ b/readable/guide/guide_priest.arc
@@ -5,25 +5,25 @@ o If you plan to utilize divine powers you
   must first choose a cult. Enter a temple
   of the cult you want to join. Step onto
   the altar and pray (type "use_skill
-  praying"). The devine spirit will touch
+  praying"). The divine spirit will touch
   your soul, attuning your mortal being
   to your god.
 o Next you must learn prayers. Prayer books
   can be bought in magic shops. Some prayers
   will have different effects for every cult.
   Try to find "holy word" and "bless".
-o Casting devine spells (= prayers) will drain
+o Casting divine spells (= prayers) will drain
   grace. When it runs low, pray to renew your
   faith. If your maximum grace is too low
   you should try to increase your Wisdom stat.
 o You can change cults anytime, but beware:
   Your former diety will become very angry and
-  punish you! You might loose wisdom levels.
+  punish you! You might lose wisdom levels.
 o Return to the temple of your cult regularly.
   Step onto the altar and pray. This will
   please your diety... And rest assured, the 
   gods do know how to reward a worthy disciple!
-o Never loose your faith! Rumors tell about
+o Never lose your faith! Rumors tell about
   divine spells of incredible power, and of
   old, wise priests that have almost reached
   immortality...
diff --git a/readable/guide/guide_summon.arc b/readable/guide/guide_summon.arc
index 683fb0066..7b9a1c6f7 100644
--- a/readable/guide/guide_summon.arc
+++ b/readable/guide/guide_summon.arc
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ msg
 o Basically there are two classes of
   summoning spells: 1. The golem-like
   spells summon a creature that will
-  move straight forward attemting to kill
+  move straight forward attempting to kill
   any monster blocking the way.
   2. The petmonster-like spells are capable
   of summoning masses of little helpers,
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ o As you raise your skill-level, most
 o It is probably stupid to use *nothing*
   except summoning spells. But there are
   situations where a summoner survives
-  while an other wizard would have died.
+  while another wizard would have died.
   And once you have seen the first Balrog
   fall to your avatar, there will be no
   doubt about your power.
diff --git a/readable/guide/guide_wizard.arc b/readable/guide/guide_wizard.arc
index 431fff7f9..be60e7df3 100644
--- a/readable/guide/guide_wizard.arc
+++ b/readable/guide/guide_wizard.arc
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 Object guide_wizard
 name guide to Wizardry
 msg
-o To advance in the secret art of magics
+o To advance in the powerful art of magic
   you must first learn some spells.
   Spellbooks can be bought in magic stores.
 o Spellcasting will drain your mana. If you
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ o Try to increase your Pow stat. by wearing
   This will boost your max. amount of mana.
 o All spells are classified in certain spell-
   paths. Most of them divide up into one of
-  the elemental paths: Fire, cold and
+  the elemental paths: fire, cold and
   electricity. Search for items granting
   attunement to these spell-paths. This will
   reduce the mana-cost for affected spells.
@@ -25,8 +25,8 @@ o Most monsters are vulnerable to certain
   out what spells work best for each type of
   monster. This will increase your efficiency.
 o Your magic attacks might soon become very
-  powerfull. But don't forget to seize your
-  full capabilities: Use spells for protection,
+  powerful. But don't forget to seize your
+  full capabilities:  Use spells for protection,
   concealing, summoning,... be inventive!
 endmsg
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