diff --git a/HallOfSelection b/HallOfSelection
index d43bf9fbe..d40794e41 100644
--- a/HallOfSelection
+++ b/HallOfSelection
@@ -2215,7 +2215,7 @@ Crossfire players can have many skills.  Type in the command "skills" to see whi
 The primary skills are organized into groups that represent abilities to use various forms of magic, weapons, and praying, but there are also many other skills that do not fall into these broad categories.
 Some skills are used by typing in commands like this:
 use_skill alchemy
-Other skills, like praying, weapons, and magic are used automatically.  Skills may be inherent to your character, but they may also be acquired by using items like talismans, holy symbols, or other other inventory items.
+Other skills, like praying, weapons, and magic are used automatically.  Skills may be inherent to your character, but they may also be acquired by using items like talismans, holy symbols, or other inventory items.
 endmsg
 x 7
 y 11
diff --git a/start/HallsOfSelection/fireborn_player b/start/HallsOfSelection/fireborn_player
index 3efb4cbed..07a1b4586 100644
--- a/start/HallsOfSelection/fireborn_player
+++ b/start/HallsOfSelection/fireborn_player
@@ -2092,7 +2092,7 @@ Crossfire players can have many skills.  Type in the command "skills" to see whi
 The primary skills are organized into groups that represent abilities to use various forms of magic, weapons, and praying, but there are also many other skills that do not fall into these broad categories.
 Some skills are used by typing in commands like this:
 use_skill alchemy
-Other skills, like praying, weapons, and magic are used automatically.  Skills may be inherent to your character, but they may also be acquired by using items like talismans, holy symbols, or other other inventory items.
+Other skills, like praying, weapons, and magic are used automatically.  Skills may be inherent to your character, but they may also be acquired by using items like talismans, holy symbols, or other inventory items.
 endmsg
 x 7
 y 11
diff --git a/start/HallsOfSelection/pl_dragon b/start/HallsOfSelection/pl_dragon
index 9ef18de41..cc1156737 100644
--- a/start/HallsOfSelection/pl_dragon
+++ b/start/HallsOfSelection/pl_dragon
@@ -2290,7 +2290,7 @@ Crossfire players can have many skills.  Type in the command "skills" to see whi
 The primary skills are organized into groups that represent abilities to use various forms of magic, weapons, and praying, but there are also many other skills that do not fall into these broad categories.
 Some skills are used by typing in commands like this:
 use_skill alchemy
-Other skills, like praying, weapons, and magic are used automatically.  Skills may be inherent to your character, but they may also be acquired by using items like talismans, holy symbols, or other other inventory items.
+Other skills, like praying, weapons, and magic are used automatically.  Skills may be inherent to your character, but they may also be acquired by using items like talismans, holy symbols, or other inventory items.
 endmsg
 x 7
 y 11
diff --git a/start/HallsOfSelection/wraith_player b/start/HallsOfSelection/wraith_player
index f313910ef..96f096ee8 100644
--- a/start/HallsOfSelection/wraith_player
+++ b/start/HallsOfSelection/wraith_player
@@ -1940,7 +1940,7 @@ Crossfire players can have many skills.  Type in the command "skills" to see whi
 The primary skills are organized into groups that represent abilities to use various forms of magic, weapons, and praying, but there are also many other skills that do not fall into these broad categories.
 Some skills are used by typing in commands like this:
 use_skill alchemy
-Other skills, like praying, weapons, and magic are used automatically.  Skills may be inherent to your character, but they may also be acquired by using items like talismans, holy symbols, or other other inventory items.
+Other skills, like praying, weapons, and magic are used automatically.  Skills may be inherent to your character, but they may also be acquired by using items like talismans, holy symbols, or other inventory items.
 endmsg
 x 7
 y 11