diff --git a/core/src/main/assets/interfaces/talent_icons.png b/core/src/main/assets/interfaces/talent_icons.png
index fa9bb1153..cfbfabe7e 100644
Binary files a/core/src/main/assets/interfaces/talent_icons.png and b/core/src/main/assets/interfaces/talent_icons.png differ
diff --git a/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties b/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
index 51f2bcc90..58ac4ea1e 100644
--- a/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
@@ -867,7 +867,7 @@ actors.hero.talent.rogues_foresight.title=rogue's foresight
 actors.hero.talent.rogues_foresight.desc=_+1:_ When the Rogue is on a level with a secret room, he has a _75% chance to notice_ that the level contains a secret.\n\n_+2:_ When the Rogue is on a level with a secret room, he has a _100% chance to notice_ that the level contains a secret.
 
 actors.hero.talent.light_cloak.title=light cloak
-actors.hero.talent.light_cloak.desc=_+1:_ The Rogue can use his cloak of shadows when it is not equipped, but it recharges at _25% speed_.\n\n_+2:_ The Rogue can use his cloak of shadows when it is not equipped, but it recharges at _50% speed_.\n\n_+3:_ The Rogue can use his cloak of shadows when it is not equipped, but it recharges at _75% speed_.
+actors.hero.talent.light_cloak.desc=_+1:_ The Rogue can use his cloak of shadows when it is not equipped, but it recharges at _25% speed_ when unequipped.\n\n_+2:_ The Rogue can use his cloak of shadows when it is not equipped, but it recharges at _50% speed_ when unequipped.\n\n_+3:_ The Rogue can use his cloak of shadows when it is not equipped, but it recharges at _75% speed_ when unequipped.
 actors.hero.talent.light_cloak.meta_desc=_If this talent is gained by a different hero_ it will instead increase the charging speed of all artifacts by 7/13/20% at +1/+2/+3.
 actors.hero.talent.enhanced_rings.title=enhanced rings
 actors.hero.talent.enhanced_rings.desc=_+1:_ When the Rogue uses an artifact, his rings gain +1 upgrade for _3 turns_.\n\n_+2:_ When the Rogue uses an artifact, his rings gain +1 upgrade for _6 turns_.\n\n_+3:_ When the Rogue uses an artifact, his rings gain +1 upgrade for _9 turns_.
@@ -1058,8 +1058,8 @@ actors.hero.talent.clerict2e.desc=This talent hasn't been implemented yet, it cu
 
 actors.hero.talent.clerict3a.title=Unknown
 actors.hero.talent.clerict3a.desc=This talent hasn't been implemented yet, it currently does nothing.
-actors.hero.talent.clerict3b.title=Unknown
-actors.hero.talent.clerict3b.desc=This talent hasn't been implemented yet, it currently does nothing.
+actors.hero.talent.light_reading.title=Light Reading
+actors.hero.talent.light_reading.desc=_+1:_ The Cleric can use his holy tome when it is not equipped, but it recharges at _25% speed_ when unequipped.\n\n_+2:_ The Cleric can use his holy tome when it is not equipped, but it recharges at _50% speed_ when unequipped.\n\n_+3:_ The Cleric can use his holy tome when it is not equipped, but it recharges at _75% speed_ when unequipped.
 
 actors.hero.talent.priestt3a.title=Unknown
 actors.hero.talent.priestt3a.desc=This talent hasn't been implemented yet, it currently does nothing.
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java
index 67d697c22..a54779935 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java
@@ -2481,8 +2481,10 @@ public class Hero extends Char {
 		for (Item i : belongings){
 			if (i instanceof EquipableItem && i.isEquipped(this)){
 				((EquipableItem) i).activate(this);
-			} else if (i instanceof CloakOfShadows && i.keptThroughLostInventory() && hasTalent(Talent.LIGHT_CLOAK)){
+			} else if (i instanceof CloakOfShadows && i.keptThroughLostInventory() && hasTalent(Talent.LIGHT_CLOAK)) {
 				((CloakOfShadows) i).activate(this);
+			} else if (i instanceof HolyTome  && i.keptThroughLostInventory() && hasTalent(Talent.LIGHT_READING)) {
+				((HolyTome) i).activate(this);
 			} else if (i instanceof Wand && i.keptThroughLostInventory()){
 				if (holster != null && holster.contains(i)){
 					((Wand) i).charge(this, MagicalHolster.HOLSTER_SCALE_FACTOR);
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Talent.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Talent.java
index 3a9398f24..3d8851796 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Talent.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Talent.java
@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ public enum Talent {
 	//Cleric T2
 	ENLIGHTENING_MEAL(164), RECALL_GLYPH(165), SUNRAY(166), DIVINE_SENSE(167), CLERICT2E(168),
 	//Cleric T3
-	CLERICT3A(169, 3), CLERICT3B(170, 3),
+	CLERICT3A(169, 3), LIGHT_READING(170, 3),
 	//Priest T3
 	PRIESTT3A(171, 3), PRIESTT3B(172, 3), PRIESTT3C(173, 3),
 	//Paladin T3
@@ -540,6 +540,16 @@ public enum Talent {
 				Dungeon.level.drop(toGive, hero.pos).sprite.drop();
 			}
 		}
+
+		if (talent == LIGHT_READING && hero.heroClass == HeroClass.CLERIC){
+			for (Item item : Dungeon.hero.belongings.backpack){
+				if (item instanceof HolyTome){
+					if (!hero.belongings.lostInventory() || item.keptThroughLostInventory()) {
+						((HolyTome) item).activate(Dungeon.hero);
+					}
+				}
+			}
+		}
 	}
 
 	public static class CachedRationsDropped extends CounterBuff{{revivePersists = true;}};
@@ -954,7 +964,7 @@ public enum Talent {
 				Collections.addAll(tierTalents, PRECISE_ASSAULT, DEADLY_FOLLOWUP);
 				break;
 			case CLERIC:
-				Collections.addAll(tierTalents, CLERICT3A, CLERICT3B);
+				Collections.addAll(tierTalents, CLERICT3A, LIGHT_READING);
 				break;
 		}
 		for (Talent talent : tierTalents){
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/LostBackpack.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/LostBackpack.java
index 5068627c5..e5ed4af1d 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/LostBackpack.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/LostBackpack.java
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.buffs.LostInventory;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.hero.Hero;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.hero.Talent;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.artifacts.CloakOfShadows;
+import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.artifacts.HolyTome;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.bags.MagicalHolster;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.wands.Wand;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.weapon.melee.MagesStaff;
@@ -57,6 +58,8 @@ public class LostBackpack extends Item {
 					((EquipableItem) i).activate(hero);
 				} else if ( i instanceof CloakOfShadows && hero.hasTalent(Talent.LIGHT_CLOAK)){
 					((CloakOfShadows) i).activate(hero);
+				} else if ( i instanceof HolyTome && hero.hasTalent(Talent.LIGHT_READING)){
+					((HolyTome) i).activate(hero);
 				} else if (i instanceof Wand){
 					if (holster != null && holster.contains(i)){
 						((Wand) i).charge(hero, MagicalHolster.HOLSTER_SCALE_FACTOR);
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/artifacts/HolyTome.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/artifacts/HolyTome.java
index f8c885193..f41bd7259 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/artifacts/HolyTome.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/artifacts/HolyTome.java
@@ -24,8 +24,10 @@ package com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.artifacts;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.Dungeon;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.buffs.MagicImmune;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.hero.Hero;
+import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.hero.Talent;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.hero.spells.ClericSpell;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.Item;
+import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.bags.Bag;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.rings.RingOfEnergy;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.journal.Catalog;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.messages.Messages;
@@ -59,7 +61,7 @@ public class HolyTome extends Artifact {
 	@Override
 	public ArrayList<String> actions( Hero hero ) {
 		ArrayList<String> actions = super.actions( hero );
-		if (isEquipped( hero )
+		if ((isEquipped( hero ) || hero.hasTalent(Talent.LIGHT_READING))
 				&& !cursed
 				&& hero.buff(MagicImmune.class) == null) {
 			actions.add(AC_CAST);
@@ -76,7 +78,7 @@ public class HolyTome extends Artifact {
 
 		if (action.equals(AC_CAST)) {
 
-			if (!isEquipped(hero)) GLog.i(Messages.get(Artifact.class, "need_to_equip"));
+			if (!isEquipped(hero) && !hero.hasTalent(Talent.LIGHT_READING)) GLog.i(Messages.get(Artifact.class, "need_to_equip"));
 			else {
 
 				GameScene.show(new WndClericSpells(this, hero, false));
@@ -86,6 +88,40 @@ public class HolyTome extends Artifact {
 		}
 	}
 
+	@Override
+	public boolean doUnequip(Hero hero, boolean collect, boolean single) {
+		if (super.doUnequip(hero, collect, single)){
+			if (collect && hero.hasTalent(Talent.LIGHT_READING)){
+				activate(hero);
+			}
+
+			return true;
+		} else
+			return false;
+	}
+
+	@Override
+	public boolean collect( Bag container ) {
+		if (super.collect(container)){
+			if (container.owner instanceof Hero
+					&& passiveBuff == null
+					&& ((Hero) container.owner).hasTalent(Talent.LIGHT_READING)){
+				activate((Hero) container.owner);
+			}
+			return true;
+		} else{
+			return false;
+		}
+	}
+
+	@Override
+	protected void onDetach() {
+		if (passiveBuff != null){
+			passiveBuff.detach();
+			passiveBuff = null;
+		}
+	}
+
 	public boolean canCast( Hero hero, ClericSpell spell ){
 		return (charge >= spell.chargeUse(hero) && spell.canCast(hero));
 	}
@@ -153,6 +189,7 @@ public class HolyTome extends Artifact {
 		if (cursed || target.buff(MagicImmune.class) != null) return;
 
 		if (charge < chargeCap) {
+			if (!isEquipped(target)) amount *= 0.75f*target.pointsInTalent(Talent.LIGHT_READING)/3f;
 			partialCharge += 0.25f*amount;
 			while (partialCharge >= 1f) {
 				charge++;
@@ -184,6 +221,10 @@ public class HolyTome extends Artifact {
 					chargeGain *= 0.67f;
 				}
 
+				if (!isEquipped(Dungeon.hero)){
+					chargeGain *= 0.75f*Dungeon.hero.pointsInTalent(Talent.LIGHT_READING)/3f;
+				}
+
 				partialCharge += chargeGain;
 
 				//charge is in increments of 1/5 max hunger value.
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndQuickBag.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndQuickBag.java
index ba116315c..fca0bcead 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndQuickBag.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndQuickBag.java
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.Generator;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.Item;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.artifacts.Artifact;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.artifacts.CloakOfShadows;
+import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.artifacts.HolyTome;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.bags.Bag;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.messages.Messages;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.scenes.GameScene;
@@ -72,7 +73,8 @@ public class WndQuickBag extends Window {
 			}
 			if (i instanceof Artifact
 					&& !i.isEquipped(Dungeon.hero)
-					&& (!(i instanceof CloakOfShadows) || !Dungeon.hero.hasTalent(Talent.LIGHT_CLOAK))){
+					&& (!(i instanceof CloakOfShadows) || !Dungeon.hero.hasTalent(Talent.LIGHT_CLOAK))
+					&& (!(i instanceof HolyTome) || !Dungeon.hero.hasTalent(Talent.LIGHT_READING))){
 				continue;
 			}
 			items.add(i);