Lumos Orbis

Spell Name: Light Sphere Charm

Incantation: Lumos Orbis

Pronunciation: LU-mos OR-bis

Spell Branch: Charms

Magical Discipline(s):

Appearance: Conjures a sphere of light from the tip of the caster's wand. About the size of a basketball. Floats several feet above the caster.

Description: With skill, can be directed to hang at a designated location, or be set in motion. The size and brightness of the light varies between casters, and the light fades over time. It takes energy to sustain.

Regulations: Legal

Skill Level: Intermediate

Etymology: Latin. Lumos - light. Orbis - world or circle

References:

• Cepheus Gamp uses it to light Diagon Alley on a walk home with Arcturus Hollingbury[1]
• Ignan Storm uses it to light a scene in the Forbidden Forest[2]
• Kurby Bagnold uses it in a variety of ways: to light his path[3] and also[4], and to send down a hole[5] though could be using a variation of Lumos Maxima[6]
• Duncan McBoid uses it to choose a path[7]
• Hexy/Casey O'Doherty uses it to illuminate their surroundings at different locations.[8][9]

Notes: See also

• Tangillumin for a 'tangible ball'
• Lumos Maxima for a similar result which requires recasting
• Optio for a small ball of light which can be thrown