diff --git a/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties b/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
index d0a155ba0..34e3c8d34 100644
--- a/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
@@ -606,12 +606,12 @@ actors.hero.spells.flash.desc=The Cleric channels their ascended form at a nearb
 actors.hero.spells.guidinglight.name=guiding light
 actors.hero.spells.guidinglight.short_desc=Deals ranged magic damage and guarantees a hit.
 actors.hero.spells.guidinglight.desc=The Cleric fires a bolt of magical energy which strikes a target, dealing 2-6 damage and illuminating them. The next non-encumbered physical attack made against an illuminated enemy is guaranteed to hit them.
-actors.hero.spells.guidinglight.desc_priest=_This spell is more powerful when cast by the Priest._ The first cast of the spell every 100 turns costs no tome charges, and illumination can be triggered by wands, other characters, and artifacts that directly affect enemies. When triggered in this way, illuminated deals bonus magic damage equal to the Priest's level.
+actors.hero.spells.guidinglight.desc_priest=_This spell is more powerful when cast by the Priest._ The first cast of the spell every 100 turns costs no tome charges, and illumination will be consumed by wands, other characters, and artifacts that directly affect enemies. When illuminated is used in this way, it deals bonus magic damage equal to the Priest's level.
 actors.hero.spells.guidinglight$guidinglightpriestcooldown.name=Guiding Light
 actors.hero.spells.guidinglight$guidinglightpriestcooldown.desc=The Priest will be able to cast Guiding Light for free again after 100 turns elapse.\n\nTurns remaining: %s.
 actors.hero.spells.guidinglight$illuminated.name=Illuminated
 actors.hero.spells.guidinglight$illuminated.desc=This character is glowing as a result of being struck by guiding light. While the glow isn't strong enough to brighten the surrounding area, the magical effect will make landing blows on them much easier for the Cleric.
-actors.hero.spells.guidinglight$illuminated.desc_priest=The Priest can additionally trigger illuminated with a wand zap, strike from an ally, or effects from some artifacts. Triggering illuminated in this way will deal bonus damage.
+actors.hero.spells.guidinglight$illuminated.desc_priest=The Priest can additionally consume illuminated with a wand zap, strike from an ally, or effects from some artifacts. Using illuminated in this way will deal bonus damage.
 
 actors.hero.spells.hallowedground.name=hallowed ground
 actors.hero.spells.hallowedground.prompt=Choose a location
@@ -784,7 +784,7 @@ actors.hero.herosubclass.monk_short_desc=The _Monk_ builds energy while fighting
 actors.hero.herosubclass.monk_desc=The Monk is a master of physical technique. As she defeats enemies, she gains energy which can be used on a variety of defensive and utility-focused abilities. This energy does not fade over time, but has a cap based on the Monk's level.\n\n1 Energy: quickly strike with fists\n2 Energy: focus to dodge next attack\n3 Energy: instantly dash nearby\n4 Energy: kick an enemy away\n5 Energy: meditate to clear statuses and restore wand & artifact charge
 actors.hero.herosubclass.priest=priest
 actors.hero.herosubclass.priest_short_desc=The _Priest_ gains new long-range spells and an empowered version of guiding light.
-actors.hero.herosubclass.priest_desc=The Priest gains a variety of new and upgraded spells that emphasize ranged combat and synergy with magical items.\n\nThe Priest can cast _Guiding Light_ for free once every 100 turns, and can trigger the illumination debuff with allies, wands, and some artifacts for bonus damage equal to their level.\n\nThe Priest also gains the _Radiance_ spell, which dispels darkness and illuminates and briefly stuns all visible enemies at the cost of 2 charges.
+actors.hero.herosubclass.priest_desc=The Priest gains a variety of new and upgraded spells that emphasize ranged combat and synergy with magical items.\n\nThe Priest can cast _Guiding Light_ for free once every 100 turns, and can consume the illumination debuff with allies, wands, and some artifacts for bonus damage equal to their level.\n\nThe Priest also gains the _Radiance_ spell, which dispels darkness and illuminates and briefly stuns all visible enemies at the cost of 2 charges.
 actors.hero.herosubclass.paladin=paladin
 actors.hero.herosubclass.paladin_short_desc=The _Paladin_ gains new short-range spells and empowered versions of holy weapon and ward.
 actors.hero.herosubclass.paladin_desc=The Paladin gains a variety of new and upgraded spells that emphasize melee combat and synergy with weapons and armor.\n\nThe Paladin's _Holy Weapon_ and _Holy Ward_ spells grant larger bonuses, no longer override existing enchantments and glyphs, and can be extended by casting other spells.\n\nThe Paladin also gains the _Smite_ spell, which lets them perform a guaranteed melee hit with bonus damage and enchantment power.