diff --git a/rsrc/scenarios/zakhazi/towns/talk21.xml b/rsrc/scenarios/zakhazi/towns/talk21.xml
index e78f4ab6..c3334dd3 100644
--- a/rsrc/scenarios/zakhazi/towns/talk21.xml
+++ b/rsrc/scenarios/zakhazi/towns/talk21.xml
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@
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-            <![CDATA["There ware fifteen wands, all strong. Fireblasts, shockstorms, one for charming, and all with extra charges. Used carefully, they'll keep us going for weeks." ]]>
+            <![CDATA["There were fifteen wands, all strong. Fireblasts, shockstorms, one for charming, and all with extra charges. Used carefully, they'll keep us going for weeks." ]]>
         </text>
         <text>
             <![CDATA[He laughs. "That reminds me, you deserve to be rewarded. And you probably want to return to Exile."]]>