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+Mirror of Return
+================
+Version 0.1.0
+
+## Description
+This mod adds a magical item, the Mirror of Return. This item teleports the user back to a previously
+set location, at the cost of some mana (if applicable).
+
+## Usage
+Rightclick with the item onto a node to set the mirror's teleport location.
+Leftclick while holding the mirror to immediately teleport back to the mirror's teleport location.
+Each mirror has is own teleport location and “remembers” it throughout the game, until a new
+teleport location has been set.
+
+Initially, a mirror has no teleport location set, so you have to set it before the first teleportation.
+
+If the Mana mod [mana] is present, setting and teleporting costs mana. The default cost are:
+
+* Setting: 20
+* Teleporting back to set position: 100
+
+## Configuration
+You can change the mana costs via minetest.conf. The following settings are used:
+
+* `returnmirror_cost_set`: Mana cost for setting (number)
+* `returnmirror_cost_teleport`: Mana cost for teleporting (number)
+
+If a setting is not present, the default cost is used.