diff --git a/data/event-schemas/schema/m.room.topic.yaml b/data/event-schemas/schema/m.room.topic.yaml
index 4b4c5000..c37ecf03 100644
--- a/data/event-schemas/schema/m.room.topic.yaml
+++ b/data/event-schemas/schema/m.room.topic.yaml
@@ -2,7 +2,12 @@
 allOf:
   - $ref: core-event-schema/state_event.yaml
 description: |-
-  A topic is a short message detailing what is currently being discussed in the room.  It can also be used as a way to display extra information about the room, which may not be suitable for the room name. The room topic can also be set when creating a room using `/createRoom` with the `topic` key.
+  A topic is a short message detailing what is currently being discussed
+  in the room.  It can also be used as a way to display extra information
+  about the room, which may not be suitable for the room name. The room
+  topic can be set when creating a room using
+  [`/createRoom`](client-server-api/#post_matrixclientv3createroom), either
+  with the `topic` key or by specifying a full event in `initial_state`.
   
   In order to prevent formatting abuse in room topics, clients SHOULD
   limit the length of topics during both entry and display, for instance,