diff --git a/data/items.cfg b/data/items.cfg
index 8ec87be91b1..ddd7748fa29 100644
--- a/data/items.cfg
+++ b/data/items.cfg
@@ -62,11 +62,11 @@
 		y={Y}
 		[/filter]
 		[object]
-		id=object_stormtrident
+		id=object_flamingsword
 		name=Flaming Sword
 		image=misc/item-flamsword.png
 		duration=forever
-		description="This trident allows a merman to shoot electric bolts at his enemies!"
+		description=""
 		cannot_use_message="Only the leader of an army can wield this sword!"
 			[filter]
 			description=Konrad
@@ -77,8 +77,8 @@
 			type=fire
 			range=long
 			special=magical
-			damage=20
-			number=8
+			damage=18
+			number=3
 				[sound]
 				time=-200
 				sound=lightning.wav