diff --git a/srogue/wizard.c b/srogue/wizard.c
index 6c0a52f..3376eb4 100644
--- a/srogue/wizard.c
+++ b/srogue/wizard.c
@@ -322,7 +322,8 @@ struct thing *th;
 	rm = rp - &rooms[0];
 	th->t_room = rp;
 	th->t_oldch = mvwinch(cw, th->t_pos.y, th->t_pos.x);
-	light(&oldspot);
+	if (ishero)
+		light(&oldspot);
 	th->t_nomove = 0;
 	if (ishero) {
 		light(&hero);