diff --git a/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties b/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
index d6e8663cb..b487f5ac3 100644
--- a/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
@@ -1075,7 +1075,7 @@ actors.hero.talent.clerict2e.title=Unknown
 actors.hero.talent.clerict2e.desc=This talent hasn't been implemented yet, it currently does nothing.
 
 actors.hero.talent.cleanse.title=Cleanse
-actors.hero.talent.cleanse.desc=_+1:_ The Cleric can cast _Cleanse,_ a spell which is cast instantly, _removes negative status effects_ from the Priest and any nearby allies, and grants them _10 shielding,_ at the cost of 2 charges.\n\n_+2:_ The Cleric can cast _Cleanse,_ a spell which is cast instantly, _grants 3 turns of negative status immunity_ to the Priest and any nearby allies, and grants them _20 shielding,_ at the cost of 2 charges.\n\n_+3:_ The Cleric can cast _Cleanse,_ a spell which is cast instantly, _grants 5 turns of negative status immunity_ to the Priest and any nearby allies, and grants them _30 shielding,_ at the cost of 2 charges.
+actors.hero.talent.cleanse.desc=_+1:_ The Cleric can cast _Cleanse,_ a spell which is cast instantly, _removes negative status effects_ from the Cleric and any nearby allies, and grants them _10 shielding,_ at the cost of 2 charges.\n\n_+2:_ The Cleric can cast _Cleanse,_ a spell which is cast instantly, _grants 3 turns of negative status immunity_ to the Cleric and any nearby allies, and grants them _20 shielding,_ at the cost of 2 charges.\n\n_+3:_ The Cleric can cast _Cleanse,_ a spell which is cast instantly, _grants 5 turns of negative status immunity_ to the Cleric and any nearby allies, and grants them _30 shielding,_ at the cost of 2 charges.
 actors.hero.talent.light_reading.title=Light Reading
 actors.hero.talent.light_reading.desc=_+1:_ The Cleric can use their holy tome when it is not equipped, but it recharges at _25% speed_ when unequipped.\n\n_+2:_ The Cleric can use their holy tome when it is not equipped, but it recharges at _50% speed_ when unequipped.\n\n_+3:_ The Cleric can use their holy tome when it is not equipped, but it recharges at _75% speed_ when unequipped.
 
diff --git a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
index f4d4a0c1a..90f3cf570 100644
--- a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ items.armor.classarmor.transfer_cancel=Cancel
 items.armor.classarmor.transfer_complete=Your heroic armor's properties have been transferred!
 
 items.armor.clericarmor.name=hero's vestments
-items.armor.clericarmor.desc=While wearing this mixture of cloth and plate, the Cleric and perform a special ability.
+items.armor.clericarmor.desc=While wearing this mixture of cloth and plate, the Cleric can perform a special ability.
 
 items.armor.clotharmor.name=cloth armor
 items.armor.clotharmor.desc=This lightweight armor offers basic protection.