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Magical items require training to use properly. If your character lacks the
necessary skill to use an item, he will fail, possibly destroying it. The
item skills are as follows:
scrolls : The reading of magical scrolls (see 'help recite')
staves : The use of staves and the weapon (see 'help brandish')
wands : The use of wands and similar items (see 'help zap')