diff --git a/scorn/misc/castle b/scorn/misc/castle
index 91e7d0d52..6b4b1c4cc 100644
--- a/scorn/misc/castle
+++ b/scorn/misc/castle
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ enter_x 11
 enter_y 20
 msg
 Created:  1997-04-27
-Modified: 2012-01-12 Rick Tanner
+Modified: 2012-06-17 Nicolas Weeger
 endmsg
 maplore
 @quest Lursendis
@@ -1876,6 +1876,14 @@ slaying Noble Rank Knight
 food 0
 end
 end
+arch carton_box_1
+name balm of return home
+arch balm_generic
+nrof 3
+identified 1
+artifact return home
+end
+end
 end
 arch npc_dialog
 name scorn/misc/magistrate.msg
diff --git a/scorn/misc/magistrate.msg b/scorn/misc/magistrate.msg
index 99913fbb7..8ede4830a 100644
--- a/scorn/misc/magistrate.msg
+++ b/scorn/misc/magistrate.msg
@@ -6,38 +6,38 @@
   "pre" : [],
   "post" : [],
   "msg" : ["Ha, the cook? You can find him in the kitchen, near the castle.\n\nThe kitchen password is 'clickety'"]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "match" : ["*"],
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/Aristocracy", "=90"]],
   "post" : [],
   "msg" : ["I am unworthy to be in your presence your highness, please, go upstairs and speak to the King directly."]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "match" : ["*"],
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/Aristocracy", "=80"]],
   "post" : [],
   "msg" : ["I am unworthy to be in your presence your grace, please, go upstairs and speak to the King directly."]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "include" : ["magistrate_duke.msg"],
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/Aristocracy", "=70"]]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "include" : ["magistrate_count.msg"],
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/Aristocracy", "=60"]]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "include" : ["magistrate_earl.msg"],
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/Aristocracy", "=50"]]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "include" : ["magistrate_marquis.msg"],
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/Aristocracy", "=40"]]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "include" : ["magistrate_baron.msg"],
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/Aristocracy", "=30"]]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "include" : ["magistrate_baronet.msg"],
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/Aristocracy", "=20"]]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "include" : ["magistrate_knight.msg"],
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/Aristocracy", "=10"]]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "include" : ["magistrate_civilian.msg"]
   }
-]}
\ No newline at end of file
+]}
diff --git a/scorn/misc/magistrate_baron.msg b/scorn/misc/magistrate_baron.msg
index 005317c7e..9e6c48dae 100644
--- a/scorn/misc/magistrate_baron.msg
+++ b/scorn/misc/magistrate_baron.msg
@@ -5,32 +5,32 @@
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/BlueMushroom", "10"], ["item", "blue mushroom"], ["token", "question", "mushroom"]],
   "post" : [["takeitem", "blue mushroom"], ["quest", "scorn/BlueMushroom", "50"], ["givecontents", "Marquis Reward"], ["settoken", "question", "0"]],
   "msg" : ["Congratulations on completing your quest.  Kneel and receive your accolade.....\n You are now a Marquis!\n Also, please take this fine potion as a reward. May it serve you well!"]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "match" : ["mushroom", "cure", "blue", "yes"],
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/BlueMushroom", "10"], ["token", "question", "mushroom"]],
   "post" : [["settoken", "question", "0"]],
   "msg" : ["Where is it then?"]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "match" : ["*"],
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/BlueMushroom", "10"]],
   "post" : [["settoken", "question", "mushroom"]],
   "msg" : ["Have you returned with the mushroom?"],
-  "replies": [["no", "No, I still seek the mushroom"], ["yes", "Yes, I have here the cure that His Majesty desires"]]
-  },{
+  "replies" : [["no", "No, I still seek the mushroom"], ["yes", "Yes, I have here the cure that His Majesty desires"]]
+  }, {
   "match" : ["no"],
   "pre" : [],
   "post" : [],
   "msg" : ["Very well then Lord $you, do return here if you change your mind."]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "match" : ["yes", "service", "Scorn"],
   "pre" : [],
-  "post" : [["quest", "scorn/BlueMushroom", "10"]],
-  "msg" : ["His Majesty, the King of Scorn, is suffering from bunions. \nHis honorable physician believes that a certain rare mushroom will provide a cure.\n The king pledges to elevate to the rank of Marquis whomever will provide this cure. \nThe mushrooms he needs are  blue in color, and grows only in the marshy areas located at the far west of the continent, same level as Scorn city."]
-  },{
+  "post" : [["quest", "scorn/BlueMushroom", "10"], ["givecontents", "balm of return home"]],
+  "msg" : ["His Majesty, the King of Scorn, is suffering from bunions. \nHis honorable physician believes that a certain rare mushroom will provide a cure.\n The king pledges to elevate to the rank of Marquis whomever will provide this cure. \nThe mushrooms he needs are  blue in color, and grows only in the marshy areas located at the far west of the continent, same level as Scorn city.\n\nHere are some balms to ensure a safer trip back."]
+  }, {
   "match" : ["*"],
   "pre" : [],
   "post" : [],
   "msg" : ["Hail Lord $you, would you be prepared to be of service to Scorn once again?"],
-  "replies": [["no", "Not right now"], ["yes", "Of course, I would be delighted to serve this great city"]]
+  "replies" : [["no", "Not right now"], ["yes", "Of course, I would be delighted to serve this great city"]]
   }
-]}
\ No newline at end of file
+]}
diff --git a/scorn/misc/magistrate_baronet.msg b/scorn/misc/magistrate_baronet.msg
index da6726417..774eb8754 100644
--- a/scorn/misc/magistrate_baronet.msg
+++ b/scorn/misc/magistrate_baronet.msg
@@ -5,32 +5,32 @@
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/Animator", "10"], ["item", "Animator's Ring"], ["token", "question", "animator"]],
   "post" : [["takeitem", "Animator's Ring"], ["quest", "scorn/Animator", "50"], ["givecontents", "Baron Reward"], ["settoken", "question", "0"]],
   "msg" : ["Congratulations on completing your quest.  Kneel and receive your accolade.....\n You are now a Baron! \n Also, please take this fine longbow as a reward. May it serve you well!"]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "match" : ["ring", "animator", "token", "yes"],
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/Animator", "10"], ["token", "question", "animator"]],
   "post" : [["settoken", "question", "0"]],
   "msg" : ["Where is it then?"]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "match" : ["*"],
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/Animator", "10"]],
   "post" : [["settoken", "question", "animator"]],
   "msg" : ["Have you returned with a token of the Animator's destruction?"],
-  "replies": [["no", "No, I still seek his destruction"], ["yes", "Yes, I have proof of his demise"]]
-  },{
+  "replies" : [["no", "No, I still seek his destruction"], ["yes", "Yes, I have proof of his demise"]]
+  }, {
   "match" : ["no"],
   "pre" : [],
   "post" : [],
   "msg" : ["Very well then Sir $you, do return here if you change your mind."]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "match" : ["yes", "service", "Scorn"],
   "pre" : [],
-  "post" : [["quest", "scorn/Animator", "10"]],
-  "msg" : ["His Majesty, the King of Scorn, is concerned with the outbreak of undead in the so-called 'Undead Church' in Scorn.  He suspects that an Animator is at work, setting the dead walking.\n\n He offers the title of Baron to whomever returns with a token proving that the Animator has been destroyed."]
-  },{
+  "post" : [["quest", "scorn/Animator", "10"], ["givecontents", "balm of return home"]],
+  "msg" : ["His Majesty, the King of Scorn, is concerned with the outbreak of undead in the so-called 'Undead Church' in Scorn.  He suspects that an Animator is at work, setting the dead walking.\n\n He offers the title of Baron to whomever returns with a token proving that the Animator has been destroyed.\n\nHere are some balms to speed your trip back here."]
+  }, {
   "match" : ["*"],
   "pre" : [],
   "post" : [],
   "msg" : ["Hail Sir $you, would you be prepared to be of service to Scorn once again?"],
-  "replies": [["no"], ["yes"]]
+  "replies" : [["no"], ["yes"]]
   }
-]}
\ No newline at end of file
+]}
diff --git a/scorn/misc/magistrate_civilian.msg b/scorn/misc/magistrate_civilian.msg
index 3d7541442..2a43b3b7a 100644
--- a/scorn/misc/magistrate_civilian.msg
+++ b/scorn/misc/magistrate_civilian.msg
@@ -5,32 +5,32 @@
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/GoblinKing", "10"], ["item", "Head of the Goblin Chief"], ["token", "question", "goblin"]],
   "post" : [["takeitem", "Head of the Goblin Chief"], ["quest", "scorn/GoblinKing", "50"], ["givecontents", "Knight Reward"], ["settoken", "question", "0"]],
   "msg" : ["Congratulations on completing your quest.  Kneel and receive your accolade.....\n You are now sir $you, Knight of Scorn, with all the privileges pertaining thereto."]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "match" : ["head", "goblin", "chief", "yes"],
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/GoblinKing", "10"], ["token", "question", "goblin"]],
   "post" : [["settoken", "question", "0"]],
   "msg" : ["Where is it then?"]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "match" : ["*"],
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/GoblinKing", "10"]],
   "post" : [["settoken", "question", "goblin"]],
   "msg" : ["Have you returned with the Head of the Goblin Chief?"],
-  "replies": [["no", "No, I yet seek it"], ["yes", "Indeed I have"]]
-  },{
+  "replies" : [["no", "No, I yet seek it"], ["yes", "Indeed I have"]]
+  }, {
   "match" : ["no"],
   "pre" : [],
   "post" : [],
   "msg" : ["Very well then, do return here if you change your mind."]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "match" : ["yes", "service", "Scorn"],
   "pre" : [],
-  "post" : [["quest", "scorn/GoblinKing", "10"]],
-  "msg" : ["His Majesty, the King of Scorn, has announced that whomsoever returns with the Head of the Goblin Chief shall be awarded a Knighthood.\n\nThese goblins, who are said to live in the to the north east of Scorn mountains, have been making a nuisance of themselves to the North East of Scorn.  Go and make them regret their disorderly conduct."]
-  },{
+  "post" : [["quest", "scorn/GoblinKing", "10"], ["givecontents", "balm of return home"]],
+  "msg" : ["His Majesty, the King of Scorn, has announced that whomsoever returns with the Head of the Goblin Chief shall be awarded a Knighthood.\n\nThese goblins, who are said to live in the to the north east of Scorn mountains, have been making a nuisance of themselves to the North East of Scorn.  Go and make them regret their disorderly conduct.\n\nTake those balms to make your return trip faster."]
+  }, {
   "match" : ["*"],
   "pre" : [],
   "post" : [],
   "msg" : ["Hello Adventurer, would you like to be of service to Scorn?"],
-  "replies": [["no", "Nay, that holds no interest for me"], ["yes", "Absolutely"]]
+  "replies" : [["no", "Nay, that holds no interest for me"], ["yes", "Absolutely"]]
   }
 ]}
diff --git a/scorn/misc/magistrate_earl.msg b/scorn/misc/magistrate_earl.msg
index 30a8ffc14..f9383c756 100644
--- a/scorn/misc/magistrate_earl.msg
+++ b/scorn/misc/magistrate_earl.msg
@@ -5,32 +5,32 @@
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/DemonPit", "10"], ["item", "broken gateway"], ["token", "question", "demon"]],
   "post" : [["takeitem", "broken gateway"], ["quest", "scorn/DemonPit", "50"], ["givecontents", "Count Reward"], ["settoken", "question", "0"]],
   "msg" : ["Congratulations on completing your quest.  Kneel and receive your accolade.....\n You are now a Count!\n Also, please take this fine sword as a reward. May it serve you well!"]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "match" : ["demon", "euthville", "portal", "broken", "threat", "yes"],
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/DemonPit", "10"], ["token", "question", "demon"]],
   "post" : [["settoken", "question", "0"]],
   "msg" : ["Where is it then?"]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "match" : ["*"],
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/DemonPit", "10"]],
   "post" : [["settoken", "question", "demon"]],
   "msg" : ["Have you returned with proof that the demons in Euthville are no longer a threat?"],
-  "replies": [["no", "I am still investigating the demon menace."], ["yes", "Yes, I return with proof of their destruction."]]
-  },{
+  "replies" : [["no", "I am still investigating the demon menace."], ["yes", "Yes, I return with proof of their destruction."]]
+  }, {
   "match" : ["no"],
   "pre" : [],
   "post" : [],
   "msg" : ["Very well then Lord $you, do return here if you change your mind."]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "match" : ["yes", "service", "Scorn"],
   "pre" : [],
-  "post" : [["quest", "scorn/DemonPit", "10"]],
-  "msg" : ["His Majesty, the King of Scorn, is concerned with the recent influx of demons in the ruins of the town north of Scorn.\nReports have it that the demons are issuing from a filthy pit in the ground.\n Go and investigate, and eliminate the threat if possible.\n Return with a token of your victory."]
-  },{
+  "post" : [["quest", "scorn/DemonPit", "10"], ["givecontents", "balm of return home"]],
+  "msg" : ["His Majesty, the King of Scorn, is concerned with the recent influx of demons in the ruins of the town north of Scorn.\nReports have it that the demons are issuing from a filthy pit in the ground.\n Go and investigate, and eliminate the threat if possible.\n Return with a token of your victory.\n\nTake those balms to ensure a safer trip back."]
+  }, {
   "match" : ["*"],
   "pre" : [],
   "post" : [],
   "msg" : ["Hail Lord $you, would you be prepared to be of service to Scorn once again?"],
-  "replies": [["no", "Not right now"], ["yes", "Of course, I would be delighted to serve this great city"]]
+  "replies" : [["no", "Not right now"], ["yes", "Of course, I would be delighted to serve this great city"]]
   }
-]}
\ No newline at end of file
+]}
diff --git a/scorn/misc/magistrate_knight.msg b/scorn/misc/magistrate_knight.msg
index c64d4616b..486a940f7 100644
--- a/scorn/misc/magistrate_knight.msg
+++ b/scorn/misc/magistrate_knight.msg
@@ -5,32 +5,32 @@
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/OgreKing", "10"], ["item", "Head of the Ogre Chief"], ["token", "question", "ogre"]],
   "post" : [["takeitem", "Head of the Ogre Chief"], ["quest", "scorn/OgreKing", "50"], ["givecontents", "Baronet Reward"], ["settoken", "question", "0"]],
   "msg" : ["Congratulations on completing your quest.  Kneel and receive your accolade.....\n You are now a Baronet!\n Also, please take this girdle as a reward. May it serve you well!"]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "match" : ["head", "ogre", "chief", "yes"],
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/OgreKing", "10"], ["token", "question", "ogre"]],
   "post" : [["settoken", "question", "0"]],
   "msg" : ["Where is it then?"]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "match" : ["*"],
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/OgreKing", "10"]],
   "post" : [["settoken", "question", "ogre"]],
   "msg" : ["Have you returned with the Head of the Ogre Chief?"],
-  "replies": [["no", "No, I still seek his head"], ["yes", "I have, and here it is."]]
-  },{
+  "replies" : [["no", "No, I still seek his head"], ["yes", "I have, and here it is."]]
+  }, {
   "match" : ["no"],
   "pre" : [],
   "post" : [],
   "msg" : ["Very well then Sir $you, do return here if you change your mind."]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "match" : ["yes", "service", "Scorn"],
   "pre" : [],
-  "post" : [["quest", "scorn/OgreKing", "10"]],
-  "msg" : ["His Majesty, the King of Scorn, announces that whomsoever returns with the Head of the Ogre Chief shall be awarded a Baronetcy. \n\n His tribe of ogres have been stealing sheep from the hills east of the city. \n\n Go and decapitate the tribe. \n Our scouts have reported sightings of members of the tribe near a hole north of the road to Navar."]
-  },{
+  "post" : [["quest", "scorn/OgreKing", "10"], ["givecontents", "balm of return home"]],
+  "msg" : ["His Majesty, the King of Scorn, announces that whomsoever returns with the Head of the Ogre Chief shall be awarded a Baronetcy. \n\n His tribe of ogres have been stealing sheep from the hills east of the city. \n\n Go and decapitate the tribe. Take those balms to make your return trip faster.\n Our scouts have reported sightings of members of the tribe near a hole north of the road to Navar."]
+  }, {
   "match" : ["*"],
   "pre" : [],
   "post" : [],
   "msg" : ["Hail Sir $you, would you be prepared to be of further service to Scorn?"],
-  "replies": [["no", "Not right now"], ["yes", "Of course, I would be delighted to serve this great city"]]
+  "replies" : [["no", "Not right now"], ["yes", "Of course, I would be delighted to serve this great city"]]
   }
-]}
\ No newline at end of file
+]}
diff --git a/scorn/misc/magistrate_marquis.msg b/scorn/misc/magistrate_marquis.msg
index b9b6da4bc..ca58794ec 100644
--- a/scorn/misc/magistrate_marquis.msg
+++ b/scorn/misc/magistrate_marquis.msg
@@ -5,32 +5,32 @@
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/WyvernWing", "10"], ["item", "Slithselest's wing"], ["token", "question", "wing"]],
   "post" : [["takeitem", "Slithselest's wing"], ["quest", "scorn/WyvernWing", "50"], ["givecontents", "Earl Reward"], ["settoken", "question", "0"]],
   "msg" : ["Congratulations on completing your quest.\nKneel and receive your accolade.....\nYou are now an Earl!\n Also, please take this fine shield as a reward. May it serve you well!"]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "match" : ["wing", "wyvern", "snack", "slithselest", "yes"],
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/WyvernWing", "10"], ["token", "question", "wing"]],
   "post" : [["settoken", "question", "0"]],
   "msg" : ["Where is it then?"]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "match" : ["*"],
   "pre" : [["quest", "scorn/WyvernWing", "10"]],
   "post" : [["settoken", "question", "wing"]],
   "msg" : ["Have you returned with the wing of Slithselest?"],
-  "replies": [["no", "Not yet, I still seek the foul beast's wing"], ["yes", "Yes, I return with the delicacy His Majesty seeks"]]
-  },{
+  "replies" : [["no", "Not yet, I still seek the foul beast's wing"], ["yes", "Yes, I return with the delicacy His Majesty seeks"]]
+  }, {
   "match" : ["no"],
   "pre" : [],
   "post" : [],
   "msg" : ["Very well then Lord $you, do return here if you change your mind."]
-  },{
+  }, {
   "match" : ["yes", "service", "Scorn"],
   "pre" : [],
-  "post" : [["quest", "scorn/WyvernWing", "10"]],
-  "msg" : ["His Majesty, the King of Scorn, craves a snack.\n You will go and return with a wing from His Majesty's enemy, Slithselest, the self-styled Lord of Wyverns.\n When His Majesty dines upon this delicacy, you shall earn your Earldom.\n Slithselest has his eyrie (it is said) in the high mountains south of the road to Brest."]
-  },{
+  "post" : [["quest", "scorn/WyvernWing", "10"], ["givecontents", "balm of return home"]],
+  "msg" : ["His Majesty, the King of Scorn, craves a snack.\n You will go and return with a wing from His Majesty's enemy, Slithselest, the self-styled Lord of Wyverns.\n When His Majesty dines upon this delicacy, you shall earn your Earldom.\n Slithselest has his eyrie (it is said) in the high mountains south of the road to Brest.\n\n Take those balms to make your return trip faster."]
+  }, {
   "match" : ["*"],
   "pre" : [],
   "post" : [],
   "msg" : ["Hail Lord $you, would you be prepared to be of service to Scorn once again?"],
-  "replies": [["no", "Not right now"], ["yes", "Of course, I would be delighted to serve this great city"]]
+  "replies" : [["no", "Not right now"], ["yes", "Of course, I would be delighted to serve this great city"]]
   }
-]}
\ No newline at end of file
+]}