Not sure if this is a bug or not but the identify doesn't give any reason why I wouldn't be able to use the item. Says you have to be good, which I am. Says you have to be chaotic, which I am. Yet I still get zapped? If it is paladin only or warrior only, wouldn't it show that in the ID?



This object, the blessed polearm of wrath can be referred to as 'blessed polearm wrath polished silver'.
It is worth 0 copper, and is of the 30th level of power.
It is made of silver and weighs 22 pounds 0 ounces.
It radiates light.
It emanates sound.
It has been imbued with a blessing.
It shines with a pure, goodly aura.
Those with a balanced soul cannot use it.
People of a dark heart cannot use it.
Only those of chaotic nature could use it.
It can cause 5d5 points of damage, at average 15.
When worn, it affects your save vs spell by -3 points, your save vs paralysis by -3 points,
your damage roll by 3 points and your hit roll by 1 point.

<779HP(99%) 530MN(89%) 339MV 4204TNL 8 AM civilized>

Autosaving.

<784HP(100%) 546MN(92%) 375MV 4204TNL 9 AM civilized> wield polearm
You stop using a shield from the hide of a snow worm.
You stop using an elegant silver rapier.
You wield the blessed polearm of wrath.
An emerald spark erupts from the blessed polearm of wrath, forcing you to drop it.

This:

>An emerald spark erupts from the blessed polearm of wrath,
>forcing you to drop it.

Isn't the normal echo you see when you try to wear something and aren't the right alignment, so why would you think this was a bug?

Am I missing something?

This polearm can only be worn by Good_Only & Chaos_Only character. Paladins cannot be chaotic. Which other class can wear this polearm? Curiocity

Similar to the spirit-knight's blade which also has a prog that limits who can wear it beyond typical item flags.

Sorry, I don't know the code of this mud and just figured it had the ability to change the standard echo for different items to add flavor. I'll just assume that it's by design and only meant for people who know the game better.