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If you have mastered the Lesser Magick of Alchemy and therefore have a Herb Pouch, you may choose to keep potions, vials, or ingredients in either the Herb Pouch or your Backpack. All other Backpack Items must be kept in your Backpack.
The new Mongoose Publishing editions of the gamebooks clarify that You may only use one Weapon at a time in combat.
The CollectorYou may only use one Weapon at a time in combat.