Reading the forums I thought this shouldn't happen anymore, but instead should be able to just put the weapon on and it would automatically remove the held item.

<92%hp 100%m 77%mv 3309tnl (54.98%)> l
Tournament and Practice Yard
Enclosed by the walls of surrounding buildings, this wide track of beaten
dirt serves as a private practice yard for the guild, the guildmaster's
private chambers overlooking the courtyard from above. Weary warriors lean
against the stone walls that surround the yard, in the bits of grass that
have struggled to survive here. From the open windows above come the droning
notes of a pair of wooden flutes, played with little enthusiasm. To the
north a few stone steps lead up into the guild-owned bar.


The rotting skull of a serpent is here.
A quiet servant fades into the background.
The Mercenary Guildmaster stands here.

<92%hp 100%m 77%mv 3309tnl (54.98%)> g all
You get the rotting skull of a serpent.

<92%hp 100%m 77%mv 3309tnl (54.98%)> comapre skull
Huh?

<92%hp 100%m 77%mv 3309tnl (54.98%)> exam skull
Carefully carved from the bone of something, a small ring has been created
with a skull staring up at you menacingly.

A pale white skull ring is a treasure, made of bone, and weighs 0 pounds 3 ounces.

<92%hp 100%m 77%mv 3309tnl (54.98%)> compare skull
You aren't wearing anything comparable to the rotting skull of a serpent.

<92%hp 100%m 77%mv 3309tnl (54.98%)> exam 2.skull
The large rotting skull of the sea serpent. It's dark eyes stare at you, as
you grasp the head in your hand.

The rotting skull of a serpent is armor , made of skin, and weighs 34 pounds 15 ounces.

<92%hp 100%m 77%mv 3309tnl (54.98%)> wear skull
You stop using a straight razor.
You hold the rotting skull of a serpent in your hands.

<92%hp 100%m 77%mv 3309tnl (54.98%)> wear razor

The lightning has stopped.
You are thirsty.

<96%hp 100%m 82%mv 3309tnl (54.98%)> You can't wear a second weapon with a light, shield or held item.

<96%hp 100%m 82%mv 3309tnl (54.98%)> eq
You are using:
<worn on finger> (Glowing) a banded ring
<worn on finger> a pale white skull ring
<worn around neck> an iron-studded collar
<worn around neck> an iron-studded collar
<worn on body> (Glowing) a shirt of shining silver chain
<worn on head> a fine leather hat
<worn on legs> leggings of mithril chain mesh
<worn on claws> some leather traveling boots
<worn on hands> some studded leather work gloves
<worn on arms> some black leather sleeves
<worn on wings> some fine leather strips
<worn about waist> a wide bronze belt
<worn around wrist> a spiked iron bracer
<worn around wrist> a spiked iron bracer
<mainhand (weapon)> an elegant silver rapier
<offhand (held)> the rotting skull of a serpent

<96%hp 100%m 82%mv 3309tnl (54.98%)> rem skull
You stop using the rotting skull of a serpent.

<96%hp 100%m 82%mv 3309tnl (54.98%)> wear razor
You dual wield a straight razor.
You feel quite confident with a straight razor.

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