Add player help topics for combat, movement, and skills

content/help/combat.toml

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+name = "combat"
+title = "combat system"
+body = """
+  starting a fight
+    use any attack move on a target to start combat. you need to be on the same
+    tile and altitude (both flying or both grounded). example: punch left goblin
+
+  stamina
+    all moves cost stamina. attacks and defenses both drain your stamina pool.
+    when you run out, you can't use moves until it regenerates. stamina refills
+    slowly over time.
+
+  combat timing
+    attacks have three phases:
+      telegraph (enemy sees your wind-up message)
+      timing window (defender has time to counter)
+      resolve (damage is dealt or countered)
+
+    telegraph time is built into the hit_time. for example, a punch has a
+    3000ms hit time - the telegraph goes out immediately, then after 3000ms
+    the attack resolves.
+
+  defenses and counters
+    each attack can be countered by specific defenses. timing matters - your
+    defense must be active when the attack resolves. defenses have:
+      active window (how long the defense can counter attacks)
+      recovery time (cooldown before you can defend again)
+
+    correct defense (counter) = 0 damage. wrong defense = normal damage.
+    no defense at all = 1.5x damage.
+
+  attack switching
+    during the telegraph phase (PENDING state), you can switch to a different
+    attack. your old stamina cost is refunded and the new attack starts fresh.
+    use this to adapt if your opponent reads your move.
+
+  idle timeout
+    if no damage lands for 30 seconds, combat fizzles out automatically.
+    this prevents stalled encounters from blocking the world.
+
+  available moves
+    attacks: punch (left/right), roundhouse, sweep
+    defenses: dodge (left/right), parry (high/low), duck, jump
+
+    use 'skills' to see all moves, 'help <move>' for details on timing and
+    counters. some moves are locked until you meet requirements.
+
+  altitude and flying
+    flying makes you immune to ground-based attacks and vice versa. use this
+    tactically - 'fly' to take off, 'fly' again to land. attacks auto-miss
+    when attacker and defender are at different altitudes.
+"""

content/help/movement.toml

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+name = "movement"
+title = "movement and navigation"
+body = """
+  basic directions
+    move with cardinal and diagonal directions:
+      n, s, e, w (or north, south, east, west)
+      ne, nw, se, sw (northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest)
+
+  terrain
+    different tiles have different properties. some are passable, some aren't.
+    impassable terrain (like water ~ or mountains ^) blocks movement unless
+    you have special abilities.
+
+  zones
+    the world is divided into zones - spatial areas with their own terrain grids.
+    most zones are toroidal, meaning if you walk off the east edge you wrap to
+    the west edge (same for north/south). this makes zones feel continuous.
+
+  portals
+    some tiles have portals that transport you to other zones. to use a portal,
+    type 'enter <portal>' when standing on the portal tile. portals are one-way
+    unless there's a return portal at the destination.
+
+  flying
+    'fly' toggles flight mode. while flying:
+      - you can move over impassable terrain like water and mountains
+      - 'fly <direction>' moves you 5 tiles in that direction
+      - you leave cloud trails that fade over time
+      - you're immune to ground-based attacks (altitude matters in combat)
+      - 'fly' again to land
+
+  home command
+    'home' teleports you to your personal zone (a private space just for you).
+    'home return' takes you back to where you were before going home.
+    your return point is saved when you leave, so you can bounce back and forth.
+
+  looking around
+    'look' shows your current viewport and what's nearby.
+    the viewport centers on you and shows terrain, other players, mobs, and items.
+"""

content/help/skills.toml

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+name = "skills"
+title = "combat skills"
+body = """
+  what are skills?
+    skills are your combat moves - both attacks and defenses. each skill has
+    different timing, stamina cost, and tactical use. you unlock more skills
+    by defeating enemies and completing challenges.
+
+  seeing your skills
+    'skills' lists all available combat moves (attacks and defenses).
+    'help <skill>' shows detailed info: stamina cost, timing, counters.
+
+  attack skills
+    punch left/right    quick jab, 5 stamina, 3000ms hit time, 15% damage
+    roundhouse          heavy kick, 8 stamina, 3000ms hit time, 25% damage
+    sweep               low kick, 6 stamina, 3000ms hit time, 18% damage
+
+    attacks always need a target. start combat with: punch left goblin
+
+  defense skills
+    dodge left/right    sidestep, 3 stamina, 800ms window, 2700ms recovery
+    parry high/low      deflection, 4 stamina, 400ms window, 3100ms recovery
+    duck                crouch, 3 stamina, 600ms window, 2900ms recovery
+    jump                leap, 4 stamina, 600ms window, 2900ms recovery
+
+    defenses work both in and out of combat. you can practice them anytime.
+
+  stamina costs
+    every skill drains stamina. attacks and defenses both cost stamina when used.
+    stamina regenerates slowly over time. if you run out, you can't use skills
+    until it refills. manage your stamina carefully in long fights.
+
+  locked skills
+    some skills require you to meet conditions before you can use them:
+      roundhouse: defeat 5 enemies
+      sweep: defeat 3 goblins
+
+    locked skills show [LOCKED] in their help text with unlock requirements.
+
+  learning more
+    'help combat' explains how timing, counters, and combat flow works.
+    'help <move>' shows specific details for any attack or defense.
+    experiment with different combinations to find what works for you.
+"""