Torches are most obviously useful for seeing in
the dark, but they can also be used with certain
skills to set fires. After a certain period of time,
a torch will burn out.  For dark-loving races, there
are magical torches called darkfire torches that
give off darkness instead.  They are otherwise
similar to torches in all other respects.

Commands: light torch, douse torch.

See also: HELP LIGHT.