diff --git a/dungeons/dark-cave/dark-cave b/dungeons/dark-cave/dark-cave
index 2cb07c73e..808e1326a 100644
--- a/dungeons/dark-cave/dark-cave
+++ b/dungeons/dark-cave/dark-cave
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Creator: jesse@phiwumbda.org
 Date:    2008-01-21
 
 This dark cave looks like a Dwarven mine town, fallen on very hard times indeed.  The ogrish lot at the mouth of the cave seems fairly pleased with its plunder!
-Modified: 2021-07-25 Andreas Kirschbaum
+Modified: 2021-10-17 Rick Tanner
 endmsg
 end
 arch dirtfloor
@@ -6082,7 +6082,7 @@ y 30
 end
 arch magic_mouth
 msg
-The ruins appear to be dwarven.  Apparently a mining town.
+The ruins appear to be dwarven. Apparently a mining town.
 endmsg
 x 13
 y 30
@@ -9022,15 +9022,15 @@ name A distracted necromancer
 title the Necromancer
 msg
 @match dwarf|dwarves
-Dwarves?  There were no dwarves when I moved here.  Just a few easily persuaded ogres.
+Dwarves?  There were no dwarves when I moved here. Just a few easily persuaded ogres.
 @match ogre|giant
-The ogre army?  They're not with me.  This cave is large enough to share and it took only a little persuasion before they agreed.
+The ogre army?  They're not with me. This cave is large enough to share and it took only a little persuasion before they agreed.
 @match mine
-Yes, this area appears to be an abandoned mine town.  I've been too busy with my research to explore it deeply.  I'm afraid that once I put in my security, I've rarely ventured outside this study.
+Yes, this area appears to be an abandoned mine town. I've been too busy with my research to explore it deeply. I'm afraid that once I put in my security, I've rarely ventured outside this study.
 @match stairs|down
 Feel free to look around downstairs, but I warn you to leave my possessions be.
 @match key
-The door is locked for a reason.  There is no reason for you to venture there.
+The door is locked for a reason. There is no reason for you to venture there.
 @match treasure
 Please stay out of my things.
 @match *
diff --git a/dungeons/dark-cave/dark-cave-2 b/dungeons/dark-cave/dark-cave-2
index 3e63a12c9..50482a57f 100644
--- a/dungeons/dark-cave/dark-cave-2
+++ b/dungeons/dark-cave/dark-cave-2
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ height 60
 msg
 Creator: jesse
 Date:    2008-01-22
-Modified: 2021-07-25 Andreas Kirschbaum
+Modified: 2021-10-17 Rick Tanner
 endmsg
 end
 arch cave_15
@@ -1896,17 +1896,17 @@ end
 arch dwarf_priest
 msg
 @match yes|letter
-Have you word from our friends?  Please, step forward and deliver it!
+Have you heard from our friends? Please, step forward and deliver it!
 @match no|where|giant|ogre
-The giant army is from the Red Foot tribe. The Red Foots are located in the mountains north of the nearby inn.  If our dwarven brothers still live, they are likely being held there.
+The giant army is from the Red Foot tribe. The Red Foots are located in the mountains north of the nearby inn. If our dwarven brothers still live, they are likely being held there.
 @match wizard|glint|necromancer
-Some time after the battle against the ogres, a wizard arrived.  We do not know much about him, but it appears that he has chosen our outpost as his home.
+Sometime after the battle against the ogres, a wizard arrived. We do not know much about him, but it appears that he has chosen our outpost as his home.
 
-We have heard battles raging upstairs, perhaps between the giants and the wizard's minions.  But the battles have been silent for some time now.
+We have heard battles raging upstairs, perhaps between the giants and the wizard's minions. But the battles have been silent for some time now.
 
 We would be most appreciative if you can help rid us of this new threat, but I am afraid we have no more reward to offer you.
 @match *
-Welcome!  We have been in hiding here since the giant army invaded our mining outpost.  The battle was bloody and many dwarves were captured.  Our only protection is this secret room and the spirits of our ancestors.
+Welcome!  We have been in hiding here since the giant army invaded our mining outpost. The battle was bloody and many dwarves were captured. Our only protection is this secret room and the spirits of our ancestors.
 
 Have you perchance stumbled across our captive brethren?
 endmsg
diff --git a/dungeons/dark-cave/ogre-cave b/dungeons/dark-cave/ogre-cave
index 8358eb10c..85c25d11d 100644
--- a/dungeons/dark-cave/ogre-cave
+++ b/dungeons/dark-cave/ogre-cave
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ msg
 Creator: jesse
 Date:    2008-01-25
 An ogre stronghold.
-Modified: 2021-07-25 Andreas Kirschbaum
+Modified: 2021-10-17 Rick Tanner
 endmsg
 end
 arch blocked
@@ -2957,17 +2957,17 @@ arch dwarf_wiz
 name Snortrider
 msg
 @match letter|outpost
-Our mining town is not far.  Head east from the Inn until you find a footpath going south.  Our town is in the mountains at the end of the path.
+Our mining town is not far. Head east from the Inn until you find a footpath going south. Our town is in the mountains at the end of the path.
 
-Once in the cave, you must find the tombs.  Our brothers are hidden in a secret room near there.
+Once in the cave, you must find the tombs. Our brothers are hidden in a secret room near there.
 @match yes|yeah
 Wonderful!  Please, take this letter.
 @match *
-Thank Mostrai you have arrived! We were captured by the Red Foot ogres in a terrible battle in our mining outpost south east of here.
+Thank Mostrai you have arrived! We were captured by the Red Foot ogres in a terrible battle in our mining outpost southeast of here.
 
-A small group managed to escape capture by hiding in the tombs of the outpost.  I am sure they are there still.  We will raise arms to re-take the outpost and drive the giants out for good.
+A small group managed to escape capture by hiding in the tombs of the outpost. I am sure they are there still. We will raise arms to re-take the outpost and drive the giants out for good.
 
-If you can deliver this letter to the outpost, we would be most grateful. You will be well-rewarded.  Will you accept this task?
+If you can deliver this letter to the outpost, we would be most grateful. You will be well-rewarded. Will you accept this task?
 endmsg
 x 12
 y 35
diff --git a/marksel/church b/marksel/church
index 8ce929aba..895d19862 100644
--- a/marksel/church
+++ b/marksel/church
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ enter_x 5
 enter_y 10
 msg
 Created:  1999-02-03 King Zoobus
-Modified: 2021-07-21 Saiapatsu
+Modified: 2021-10-17 Rick Tanner
 endmsg
 outdoor 1
 end
@@ -468,10 +468,10 @@ end
 arch holy_priest
 msg
 @match darcap
-Ah, I did not realize how far you have travelled.  Darcap is the city to the north of here.  The long road shall take you there.  I shall pray for your safety.
+Ah, I did not realize how far you have traveled. Darcap is the city to the north of here. The long road shall take you there. I shall pray for your safety.
 @match *
 @question darcap Where is Darcap?
-You have come a long way, stranger.  I feel this must be an omen.  You must visit the high priest in Darcap.
+You have come a long way, stranger. I feel this must be an omen. You must visit the high priest in Darcap.
 endmsg
 x 5
 y 4
@@ -684,7 +684,7 @@ arch northman
 name warrior
 msg
 @match *
-I have come a long way to have my child baptised.
+I have come a long way to have my child baptized.
 endmsg
 hp 250
 x 6
diff --git a/navar_city/city1enter b/navar_city/city1enter
index 7b1ce62ae..c5f29e89a 100644
--- a/navar_city/city1enter
+++ b/navar_city/city1enter
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ enter_x 1
 enter_y 5
 msg
 Created:  1993-10-28
-Modified: 2021-07-25 Andreas Kirschbaum
+Modified: 2021-10-17 Rick Tanner
 endmsg
 end
 arch dungeon_floor
@@ -161,11 +161,11 @@ end
 arch guard
 msg
 @match death|smell
-Can't you smell it?  Must be a couple hundred corpses up in the mountains all rotting and decaying to make a stench like that.
+Can't you smell it? Must be a couple of hundred corpses up in the mountains all rotting and decaying to make a stench like that.
 @match corpses|dead
 Of course.. nothing, and I meaning nothing.. could smell that bad.
 @match *
-Sheesh!  The smell of death when the wind comes over the mountains to the west make standing at this post unbearable!!
+Sheesh! The smell of death, when the wind comes over the mountains to the west, makes standing at this post unbearable!!
 endmsg
 x 1
 y 11
@@ -902,7 +902,7 @@ They came down from the mountains and attacked, dozens of them and we barely esc
 @match attack|ambush
 The monsters were in some sort of frenzy when they attacked, they were so vicious and ruthless - like nothing we have seen before.
 @match mountains|mountain
-There must be some huge battle happening in the mountain peaks and surrounding valleys.  Stench of rotting flesh is overwhelming.
+There must be some huge battle happening in the mountain peaks and surrounding valleys. The stench of rotting flesh is overwhelming.
 @match *
 We were heading north with some trade goods when some monsters ambushed us!
 endmsg
diff --git a/navar_city/smugglers_cove/smugglercamp b/navar_city/smugglers_cove/smugglercamp
index 78c679b42..c699b1287 100644
--- a/navar_city/smugglers_cove/smugglercamp
+++ b/navar_city/smugglers_cove/smugglercamp
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ enter_x 1
 enter_y 1
 msg
 Created:  2003-10-10 Avion
-Modified: 2021-07-25 Andreas Kirschbaum
+Modified: 2021-10-17 Rick Tanner
 endmsg
 outdoor 1
 end
@@ -1581,7 +1581,7 @@ arch woman2
 name Shelly
 msg
 @match smuggler|smugglers
-Yes yes these horrible smugglers kidnapped me.
+Yes yes, these horrible smugglers kidnapped me.
 @match *
 Oh please save me from these smugglers!
 endmsg
diff --git a/port_joseph/goblin/dungeon1 b/port_joseph/goblin/dungeon1
index 296c2317c..a04ff9689 100644
--- a/port_joseph/goblin/dungeon1
+++ b/port_joseph/goblin/dungeon1
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ enter_x 1
 enter_y 5
 msg
 Created:  1994-08-27 langley (langley@fermat.dartmouth.edu)
-Modified: 2012-02-20 Rick Tanner
+Modified: 2021-10-17 Rick Tanner
 endmsg
 end
 arch dungeon_floor
@@ -1872,9 +1872,9 @@ msg
 @match help|knowledge|quest|what
 The goblins caught me as I was searching these dungeons, but I found a word of power.
 @match word|power
-Yes, the word of power is `ogsnog'.  There are four words of power.  Speak these in the shrine below.  I do not know the other three words.  Beware for the shrine has been overrun with ooze.
+Yes, the word of power is "ogsnog." There are four words of power. Speak these in the shrine below. I do not know the other three words. Beware for the shrine has been overrun with ooze.
 @match *
-Ah me, thank you good adventurer.  I have a little knowledge that can help you on your quest.
+Oh my, thank you, good adventurer. I have a little knowledge that can help you on your quest.
 endmsg
 x 16
 y 8
diff --git a/scorn/houses/scorn_trappers b/scorn/houses/scorn_trappers
index 26560b385..ae566b767 100644
--- a/scorn/houses/scorn_trappers
+++ b/scorn/houses/scorn_trappers
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ enter_x 8
 enter_y 8
 msg
 Created:  2007-05-27 Nicolas Weeger
-Modified: 2021-09-21 Nicolas Weeger
+Modified: 2021-10-17 Rick Tanner
 endmsg
 maplore
 @quest wolfsburg/Lursendis
@@ -435,7 +435,7 @@ msg
 @match shop
 Yes, of course. Step this way.
 @match sentrino
-Why yes, a farm hand of his came by not too long ago for livers and hearts.
+Why yes, a farmhand of his came by not too long ago for livers and hearts.
 @match yes|offerings|products
 We specialize in orc and goblin cuts, but only their noble parts: hearts, livers, and brains.
 @question shop Can I visit the shop?
diff --git a/scorn/misc/gatehouse b/scorn/misc/gatehouse
index d7b8ee5a0..f7e49d1eb 100644
--- a/scorn/misc/gatehouse
+++ b/scorn/misc/gatehouse
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ enter_x 1
 enter_y 7
 msg
 Created:  1993-10-15
-Modified: 2021-07-25 Andreas Kirschbaum
+Modified: 2021-10-17 Rick Tanner
 endmsg
 outdoor 1
 end
@@ -939,7 +939,7 @@ arch fighter
 name Off duty Guard
 msg
 @match monsters
-Yeah! Its like they were coming out of the walls, one got into the gatehouse and killed Lodus while he was sleeping, poor chap.
+Yeah! It's like they were coming out of the walls, one got into the gatehouse and killed Lodus while he was sleeping, poor chap.
 @match *
 I can't understand where those monsters are coming from.
 endmsg
@@ -1578,7 +1578,7 @@ msg
 @match monster
 What about them!
 @match *
-And where do you think your GOING? Not downstairs!.... You'll have to kill me first!
+And where do you think you're GOING? Not downstairs!.... You'll have to kill me first!
 endmsg
 x 15
 y 11
@@ -2425,11 +2425,10 @@ The gate opens only for certain people.
 @match who|people
 Only those who are
 * Citizens of Scorn with a Password
-* Have a merchants ``Gate Pass''
-* Or knighted ``Hero'' by the king
-may pass through these gates.
+* Have a merchant "Gate Pass''
+* Or knighted "Hero'' by the king may pass through these gates.
 @match gate|pass
-See the ``Office of Gate Passes'' next to the Port Gate.
+See the "Office of Gate Passes'' next to the Port Gate.
 @match secret|door|wall|password
 I can't tell you that! Do you want to be thrown in JAIL?
 @match *
diff --git a/wolfsburg/dungeons/hut b/wolfsburg/dungeons/hut
index 74e7006ee..46742d1f9 100644
--- a/wolfsburg/dungeons/hut
+++ b/wolfsburg/dungeons/hut
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ height 16
 enter_x 2
 enter_y 3
 msg
-Modified: 2012-01-22 Rick Tanner
+Modified: 2021-10-17 Rick Tanner
 endmsg
 end
 arch woodfloor
@@ -488,7 +488,7 @@ end
 arch sage
 msg
 @match name
-I am Undling.
+My name is Undling.
 @match job
 I am a scholar.
 @match scholar