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| {{TOCright}}This is a list of Curses, Hexes, and Jinxes considered "A.O. Canon". For a full list of all A.O. Canon spells, see [[List of Spells]]
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| Jinxes, Hexes and Curses are spells that are the bread and butter of martial magic as offensive spells. Some may be considered Dark Magic. As a rule of thumb, a Jinx is an irritating but amusing spell, a Hex is a spell that causes moderate pain and a Curse is often the most lethal of spells. Other spells can be adapted to a long lasting or trigger specific curse, like the Gemino Curse or Lord Voldemort's Jinx on the Hogwarts DADA position.
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| ==Key==
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' How the spell is pronounced (roughly) aloud.
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| :'''Appearance:''' What the spell looks like, including any accompanying wand motions.
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| :'''Description:''' What the spell does and how it works.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:'''
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| ::'''Regulation Levels:'''
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| :::''Legal:'' Performing this spell is not specifically prohibited by law.
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| :::''Controlled:'' This spell is either legal only in some cases, or legal, but not widely known.
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| :::''Legal in Self-Defense:'' This magic is only legal when used against unprovoked aggression; using it on a fellow human under any other circumstances is illegal.
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| :::''Illegal:'' Performing this spell is specifically against Wizarding law, regardless of circumstances (for example, wizards may not use the Killing Curse on other human beings, even in self-defense).
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| ::'''Skill Levels:'''
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| :::''Beginner:'' A first-year student would be capable of performing this spell.
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| :::''Intermediate:'' A fourth-year student would be capable of performing this spell.
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| :::''Advanced:'' A fully-qualified wizard (17 or older) would be capable of performing this spell.
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| :::''Master:'' This spell requires greater experience or specialized knowledge, and is unlikely to be performed successfully by anyone under age 30.
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| :'''Etymology:''' The root language and meaning of the word(s) in the spell.
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' If the spell is canonical, this section notes at least one reference to it.
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| :'''Notes:''' Any other information about the spell.
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| ==Curses, Jinxes, and Hexes==
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| ===''Accido'' (Trip Jinx)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ak-SEE-doh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target to trip and fall. Instantaneous.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Beginner.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “to fall down”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Draco Malfoy on Harry Potter in ''Order of the Phoenix''.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' A favorite...
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| ::* [[Claudia Vespucciano]] uses it against a foe [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=3631.msg24156#msg24156]
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| ::* [[Fauna Blake]] uses it in a duel with [[Vienna Pascal]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=1648.msg11279#msg11279]
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| ::* [[Saffron Padmore]] mimics casting the spell in a play [[http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=1094.msg7372#msg7372]]
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| ::* The fifth years face the spell in their O.W.L.s [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=8639.msg64985#msg64985]
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| ::* [[Vesta Baddrick]] uses it to mug someone [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=9282.0]
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| ===''Angustio'' (Constricting Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ang-GOO-stee-oh
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| :'''Appearance:''' A revolving sparkler that arcs into the target’s side. Accomplished with a sideways flick of the wand arm, like throwing a shuriken.
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the ribs to squeeze unpleasantly on the lungs, resulting in shortness of breath and a compressed heart, which together can cause dizziness or even fainting. Lasts an hour, but easily dispelled.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Controlled, Intermediate to Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''angustus'', meaning “constricted breath''
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' Invented by [[Jason MacDonell]] in his seventh year at Hogwarts; A favorite of [[Gracie Slant]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=8717.msg65766#msg65766]
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| ===''Angustium Fatalis'' (Constriction Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ang-GOO-stee-uhm fuh-TAHL-ihs
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| :'''Appearance:''' A red revolving sparkler, emitting black sparks, arcs into the target’s side. Accomplished with a sideways flick of the wand arm, like throwing a shuriken.
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the ribs to squeeze more violently on the lungs, until the target suffocates or the heart ruptures from the pressure. Takes approximately five minutes until the target blacks out, another five until death.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Controlled (but would probably be Legal in Self-Defense if known), Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''angustus'', meaning “constricted breath”, and ''fatalis'', meaning “deadly, fatal”
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' Developed from the Constricting Hex by [[Jason MacDonell]] during his time as an Auror, and known only to him and his close circle.
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| ===''Astomos'' (Sealed Mouth Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ah-STO-mos
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| :'''Appearance:''' A spiral of black light from the wand to the face.
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the lips to close and then painfully knit together until there is no opening.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Advanced; Legal (although not very polite)
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Ancient Greek meaning speechless
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Vesta Baddrick]] uses it against [[Jazelle Hawke]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=9358.msg70696#msg70696]
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| ===''Caecus'' (Blinding Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' KAI-ous
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| :'''Appearance:''' Bright white burst of light from the wand tip.
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| :'''Description:''' Causes temporary loss of sight, burning pain to the eyes. Lasts for a few seconds to several minutes. Repeated use will damage eyesight.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Advanced; Illegal but has been permissible as self-defence in court before
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin meaning blind, sightless
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Ignan Storm]] demonstrates on mice with [[Georgiana Trishna]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=13108.msg107745#msg107745]
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| ===''Capilliffindo'' (Instant Scalping Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' CAP-ill-if-FIN-doh
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| :'''Appearance:''' A spiral made up of blue lights, each like a knife of cutting air.
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| :'''Description:''' Variations include the Hair Removal Curse, though the standard casting does not permanently bald a person. The helix of the spell alters its course to strike the target on the head, instantly shaving off their hair in chunks until bald. Hair restoration methods include various charms, potions and hair tonics any good healer or hairdresser would know. A specialized form of the Severing Charm ''Diffindo''.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate to Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''capillius'', meaning “hair” and ''diffindo''
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Casey O'Doherty]] performs the spell during a hex blocking experiment with [[Alvis Norling]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=14611.msg122496#msg122496]
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| ===''Capusangre'' (Bleeding Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' cap-oo-SAHNG-gray
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| :'''Appearance:''' A jet of maroon light, which emits sparks en route to the target.
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target to bleed from one or more points on the head. The weakest use will produce a mild nosebleed, whereas the strongest could make the target bleed voluminously from the ears, nose, eyes, and mouth simultaneously, causing unconsciousness in less than a minute. Lasts from a few minutes to an hour or more.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal in Self-Defense. Intermediate to Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''caput'', meaning “head”, and ''sangre'', meaning “blood”
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Maeve Whitman]] duels with [[Grace Eddy]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=6736.msg47921#msg47921]; [[Sissel Jowd]] suffers an errant blast [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=7827.msg58131#msg58131]
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| ===''Caryatid Allakteon'' (Living Statue Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' kar-ee-ah-teed ah-LAHK-tee-own
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target to turn to stone, suspended and frozen in the moment the spell was cast. The body will look and feel like stone, and could even break and shatter like stone if you aren't careful. Inside and out, the living body's been turned to stone. If the spell is successfully ended, and it is difficult, the target can survive.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Illegal. Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Ancient Greek ''caryatid'', meaning “a woman-shaped column or pillar”, and ''allakteon'', meaning “one must change”
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Vesta Baddrick]] curses [[Jazelle Hawke]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=9358.msg70892#msg70892]
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| ===''Concremo'' (Fire Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' con-CREH-mo
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| :'''Appearance:''' Jet of fire which encircles the target
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| :'''Description:''' Wraps in fire, a curse to burn alive or destroy by fire a single item. Similar to a flame-thrower, but sentient in that it will wrap itself around a target.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Advanced; Illegal
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin meaning consume, burn up
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| :'''At Absit Omen:'''
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| ===''Concusso'' (Shockwave Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' cuhn-CUSS-oh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible
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| :'''Description:''' Causes a powerful magical shockwave, which can be either directed or 360 degrees. This may destroy some weaker objects, and can injure or stun living targets. It is cast with a flick of the wand. Instantaneous.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From the word “concussion”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Dumbledore against Voldemort during their duel. It had no visible effect, but Voldemort’s shield rang like a struck gong.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:'''
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| ::* [[Tamis Raynor]] attempts to defend herself [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=5616.msg41805#msg41805]
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| ::* [[Dreogan Eleor]] casts it on [[Terry Katsaros]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=5160.msg36192#msg36192]
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| ::* The Aurors suspect [[Theodora Kingstreet]] used the spell to kill [[Leon Carter]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=3576.msg22464#msg22464]
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| ::* [[Melanthe Grumman]] uses it to capture [[Devlin Matthews]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=6717.msg47697#msg47697]
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| ::* Could have been useful to [[Kurby Bagnold]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=7183.msg54388#msg54388]
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| ::* [[Ignan Storm]] uses it to test [[Figaro Sellaphix]]'s sheild [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=7221.msg52788#msg52788]
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| ===''Convacies'' (Eyeball Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' cuhn-VAH-see-aes
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible, but cast with a half-circle flick of the wand
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the eyes of the target to turn 180 degrees, so they stare at the inside of the head. Though painless, this spell can be very jarring and frightening, both for the victim and observers. Instantaneous effect, lasts an hour or two, during which the eyes will gradually drift back to their proper position.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Controlled, Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''converto'', “to turn around”, and ''acies'', “eyes”
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' Invented by [[Jason MacDonell]] during his sixth year at Hogwarts, and known only to him and his close circle; [[Peter Marcolf]] thinks it's wicked [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=8486.msg63943#msg63943]
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| ===''The Dancing Hex''===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' It is hummed with a catchy tune while using the appropriate clap choreography.
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible
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| :'''Description:''' A Jamaican prank spell used commonly on muggles to cause them to sporadically dance or just for parties and special events. It begins by adults casting the spell on themselves or children who go onto pass it to others. When mastered it causes much more violent and uncontrolled body movements. It is known for being "contagious," and, once begun, is passed on from one person to the next by touch and wears off gradually.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Intermediate to Master
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' The first years use it in their antics [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=6733.msg47707#msg47707]
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| ===''Deflagratio Infernum'' (Fiendfyre Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' deh-fluh-GRAH-tee-oh in-FER-nuhm
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| :'''Appearance:''' Sends out flames which take on the form of animals and monsters.
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| :'''Description:''' Creates semi-sentient Dark fire that consumes everything in its path. The flames do not have the physical weaknesses of real fire (i.e., immune to water), and are also resistant to any counter-curses but the specific Fiendfyre Counter (so ''Finite'' also does not work). The flames can be controlled by a skilled and concentrating caster, but distraction can cause him to lose control of them, after which they are nearly impossible to dominate again without stopping them entirely. The flames can theoretically rampage indefinitely unless they run out of objects to fuel them or are controlled.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Illegal. Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''deflagratio'', “burning, destruction by fire”, and ''Inferno'', “hell”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Vincent Crabbe in ''Deathly Hallows''. His inability to control it destroyed the Room of Hidden Things and killed Crabbe himself.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' This is a notorious spell at AO
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| ::* [[Cameron Rosier]] himself casts the spell [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=8311.msg64542#msg64542]
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| ::* A duel involving this spell gave [[Adon Eleor]] his scars [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=4298.msg28302#msg28302], and it is one of his specialities
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| ::* [[Darcy Bloxham]] sets fire to the Hospital Wing [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=2834.0]
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| ::* Seventh Years had to defend against it in their 2009 N.E.W.T.s [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=8641.msg65452#msg65452]
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| ===''Desinoviscus'' (Organ-Stopper Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' deh-SEE-noh VISS-cuss
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| :'''Appearance:''' ] A jet of light; the target usually experiences an instant of shock and pain before dying, if cast on a crucial organ, or otherwise reacts with great pain
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the struck organ of the target to stop. If this hits a vital organ (brain, heart, lungs), death will occur after a second. Instantaneous effect.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal in Self-Defense. Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''desino'', “to cease/stop/end”, and ''viscus'', “organs”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Molly Weasley to kill Bellatrix Lestrange at the Battle of Hogwarts (hit in the heart).
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[James Forrester]] uses it against an attacking werewolf [[Frank Pratt]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=4415.msg31702#msg31702]
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| ===''Devinctus'' (Subjugation Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' deh-VINK-tuss
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| :'''Appearance:''' A bolt of jagged white light
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target to be both disarmed and forced to his knees. Unlike the Disarming Charm, the wand of the victim simply flies away, rather than going to the caster. Instantaneous.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''devinco'', “to conquer thoroughly, subjugate”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Dumbledore on Snape in 1981, as seen in the Pensieve in ''Deathly Hallows''.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Ignan Storm]] teaches the spell to [[Callum Knight]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=7107.msg52060#msg52060]
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| ===''Diffrus Perfigum'' (Fragmentation Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' DIFF-roos pare-FEE-goom
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| :'''Appearance:''' A jet of white light, giving off black sparks en route. The caster draws an “X” shape in the air, then flicks the wand over it in the direction of the victim.
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| :'''Description:''' Causes random bones in the body to fracture and explode in random directions. Is almost always ultimately fatal, given that ribs will eventually fracture and usually explode into the heart and lungs (although, strictly in theory, all ribs might explode outwards only). Also phenomenally painful; continuing to fight after the first few broken bones is very rare. Takes thirty four and one-third minutes, with bones exploding roughly one every ten seconds.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Illegal. Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''diffringo'', “to shatter”, and ''perfigo'', “to stab”
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| :'''Notes:''' Like Antonin Dolohov’s curse, the incantation must be spoken aloud for full effect. Casting it nonverbally will cause the bones to crack, but not explode outwards, and is thus much easier to survive (if no less painful).
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Geoffrey Scrimshander]]'s mother was attacked with this curse
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| ===''Digilock'' (Finger Jinx)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' DIH-jih-lok
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible, apart from its effects
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| :'''Description:''' Causes all five of the target’s fingers to stick together. Lasts for a few hours.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''digitus'', “finger”, and ''Langlock'', the Tongue-Gluing Jinx from ''Half-Blood Prince''
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' After Ron makes a rude hand gesture to Fred and George in ''Half-Blood Prince'', Mrs. Weasley threatens to jinx his fingers together.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Naomi Foley]] uses it in a fight with [[Bridget Nilson]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=6384.msg45359#msg45359]
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| ===''Effodio'' (Deep Gash Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' eh-FOH-dee-oh
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| :'''Appearance:''' A brilliant purple lightning bolt
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| :'''Description:''' Deep bloody gashes and diminished strength around the point of impact. The weakening element acts like poison, crippling the victim until he is administered dittany and given rest.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Illegal. Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “to dig out, gouge out”
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| :'''At Absit Omen:'''
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| ::* [[Kyle Gibson]]'s signature spell [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=361]
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| ::* [[Kyle Gibson]] and [[Ciarra Belisario]] discuss it by post [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=218.msg779#msg779]
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| ::* A back-fired spell sends [[Kyle Gibson]] to the hospital wing [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=136.0]
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| ::* [[Covadonga Gertrudis]] suspects a misfired Effodio [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=946.msg7099#msg7099]
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| ::* [[James Forrester]] uses it to battle with [[Frank Pratt]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=4415.msg31702#msg31702], and he tells the tale [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=4615.msg34043#msg34043]
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| ===''Evomovermis'' (Slug-Vomiting Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' eh-VOH-moh VIR-mees
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| :'''Appearance:''' A jet of green light
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target to vomit slugs for around half an hour, though it may occasionally flare up later.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''evomo'', “to vomit forth”, and ''vermis'', “worms”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Attempted use by Ron Weasley against Draco Malfoy in ''Chamber of Secrets'', though it backfired on Ron himself.
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| :'''Notes:''' Though attempted by second-year Ron, Hermione describes it as “difficult to work at the best of times”, suggesting it would have been beyond a second year even ''without'' a broken wand
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Atticus Pennyapple]] hexes [[Figaro Sellaphix]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=2678.msg18730#msg18730]; [[Tulojow Nagde]] treats him [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=3029.msg19100#msg19100]; for some reason, it's a spell [[Figaro Sellaphix]] knows well [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=4555.msg31502#msg31502]
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| ===''Extorqueo'' (Dislocation Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' EX-tor-KAY-oh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Thin jet of purple light
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the joint it hits to be dislocated. Will not work on immovable joints. If it strikes a muscle, it will simply causes a painful wrenching sensation (similar to a Charlie Horse), with no further ill effect. If successful, the joint remains dislocated until treated.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “to twist out, dislocate”
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' Another delightful motivator of [[Ignan Storm]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=5351.msg36729#msg36729]; [[Raine Almasy]] learns to defend against it [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=12824.msg102942#msg102942];
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| ===(Haggard's Sacrifice)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' undocumented
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| :'''Appearance:''' undocumented
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| :'''Description:''' The caster's skin is covered in a throbbing, inky, purple film. This Dark Arts defensive ward will absorb any spells that hit the subject, storing their effect without harming the subject. However, the ward is limited in its strength. If too many spells are cast, and the ward is not cleansed, the stored spells will erupt at once upon the subject. It is potentially fatal. Another effect - anyone who touches the skin of the the subject will endure a cursed burn.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Super Illegal. Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Presumably named for either the inventor, or its first fatality, or both.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' Used by [[Vesta Baddrick]] in [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=11316.msg88849#msg88849 End of the Line]
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| ===''Inflictum Mactabilis'' (Antonin Dolohov’s Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ihn-FLIK-toom mock-TAH-bih-lees
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| :'''Appearance:''' Zigzagging purple fire
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the complete and permanent cessation of function of whatever it strikes (e.g. a limb would cease to function, internal organs would shut down). When spoken aloud, it is always fatal when it strikes the torso or head. Immediate effect.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Controlled (and Legal in Self-Defense), Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''infligo'', “to inflict a blow, cause damage”, and ''mactatus'', “slaughter, destroy”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Dolohov against Hermione during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries.
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| :'''Notes:''' Damage is reduced if the incantation is not spoken aloud, but the curse must still be treated immediately for the victim to survive.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Cináed Tawse]] welcomes [[Cameron Rosier]] to the neighborhood [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=8311.msg64500#msg64500]
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| ===''Infligo'' (Smack Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ihn-FLEE-goh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible
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| :'''Description:''' A lighter casting will cause the victim to be knocked back a pace; a more forceful casting will knock him off his feet. Instantaneous.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Beginner to Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “to inflict a blow, cause damage”
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Grace Eddy]] 'smacks' [[Maeve Whitman]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=6736.msg47730#msg47730]; [[Ignan Storm]] breaks up a fight [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=7130.msg53186#msg53186]; [[Ignan Storm]] tests [[Raine Almasy]]'s duelling defences [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=12824.msg102942#msg102942];
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| ===''Infligo Proterex'' (Smiting Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ihn-FLEE-goh proh-TARE-ex
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible
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| :'''Description:''' Blasts a single opponent off his feet and backwards through the air. Instantaneous.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal, Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin ''infligo'', “to inflict a blow, cause damage”, and ''protero'', “to crush”
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Ignan Storm]] tests [[Sasha Schlagenweit]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=7049.msg52268#msg52268]
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| ===''Intabeviscus'' (Organ-Liquefying Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ihn-TAH-beh-VISS-cuss
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| :'''Appearance:''' Red and purple sparks streaking toward the target, cast with a low stabbing motion
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| :'''Description:''' Derived from Rackharrow’s Entrail-Expelling Curse, the Organ-Liquefying Curse causes internal organs to slowly melt over the course of a few hours. Unlike Rackharrow’s curse, it affects all organs (instead of simply the ones in the digestive tract), and affects them all simultaneously. As such, it is more dangerous. Lasts until target dies or is treated.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Illegal. Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''intabesco'', “to melt”, and ''viscus'', “organs"
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Vesta Baddrick]] seems to have personal history with this spell; she isn't shamed to use it on [[Anadotti Squiggs]] during a mugging [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=9282.msg70203#msg70203]
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| ===''Mulciberus'' (Fire-Whip Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' mul-SEE-bear-ruse
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| :'''Appearance:''' A jet of deep red flame that ignites from the wand. Can be manipulated flexibly - like a whip - using angle of wrist or further charms.
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| :'''Description:''' Acts as any magical flame by severely burning the victim. May scar permanently under extreme cases and especially if unblocked.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal in Self-Defence. Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''mulciber'', meaning "fire"
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' Discovered in the Library's Restricted Section. [[Raine Almasy]] uses it in a private lesson with [[Ignan Storm]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=12824.msg106006#msg106006] and to threaten [[Ezra Inkwood]] in the Forbidden Forest [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=14845.msg123490;topicseen#new]
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| ===''Obsurdesco'' (Deafen Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' OB-sur-days-coh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Two bolts of purple light from wand to the target's ears.
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| :'''Description:''' Causes temporary loss of hearing from a minute to up to half a day. In combination with other curses can cause hearing damage.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Advanced; Legal, old school parenting trick with worse uses
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin meaning become deaf, turn a deaf ear
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Ignan Storm]] demonstrates it to [[Georgiana Trishna]] during their private lesson [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=13108.msg109200#msg109200]
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| ===''Praeuropedes'' (Hot-Foot Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' PRAY-oro-ped-is
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| :'''Appearance:''' Colored lightning sparks which lash from the wand tip to the soles of the target's feet.
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| :'''Description:''' Causes a burning pain in the soles of the victim's feet, particularly in sensitive places such as the arch. The caster can keep the pain going as long as their wand is pointed at the target; once the path between wand and feet is broken, the spell stops.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal, Beginner
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| :'''Etymology:''' From the Latin ''praeuro'', meaning scorch, and ''pedes'', meaning feet.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Dione Sayer]]'s favorite offensive spell. Used on [[Roland Dylanis]] as payback for stealing her shoes. [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=14873.msg123847#msg123847]
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| ===''Quasso'' (Shaking Jinx)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' KWA-soh
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| :'''Appearance:''' A flash of sky blue light
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target (person or object) to shake violently. If used on a person, can be countered with ''Consisto''. Lasts approximately ten minutes.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Beginner.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “to shake violently”
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Ignan Storm]] uses it to test [[Megan Ruiz]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=5351.msg36878#msg36878]
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| ===''Retrorgenus'' (Knee-Reversal Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' reh-TROR-jen-uss
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| :'''Appearance:''' A pink-and-white flash of light
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the knee joints to reverse themselves, leaving the leg bending backward (like a bird's legs) rather than forward. The reversal itself is momentarily painful, and attempts to walk on reversed legs are very difficult. Can last indefinitely until cured, if cast forcefully enough, but at the least a few days.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''retrorsum'', “backwards”, and ''genu'', “knee”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Cast by Gertie Keddle on an early Quidditch player, as noted in Chapter Three of ''Quidditch Through the Ages''.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Sasha Schlagenweit]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=7049.msg52084#msg52084]
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| ===''Sculpo Torva'' (Chisel Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' SKUL-po TOR-va
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible, aside from its effects
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| :'''Description:''' Causes multiple deep, gouged gashes to be chiseled into the victim. Gashes are usually span the width of the body, are closely and evenly spaced and are quite deep - usually ranging between two and four inches deep. If successful and cast at full strength, victims can bleed out in less than a minute. Victims are often described as resembling a scored piece of meat. Attempts to move the victim are usually fruitless as it just causes the gashes to spread and the victim to bleed out faster.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Illegal. Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''sculpo'', “carve, chisel”, and ''torvus'', “savage, fierce”
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| :'''At Absit Omen:'''
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| ::* Unaware of the effects of the spell, [[Sasha Schlagenweit]] uses this spell against [[Manfred Ashford]] when the man invades his home
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| ::* [[Cináed Tawse]] and [[Persephone Grosvenor]] use it to murder [[Ava Grosvenor]]
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| ===''Sternumentum Malefico'' (Bat-Bogey Hex, Curse of the Bogeys)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' stir-noo-MEN-tum muh-LEH-fee-koh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Bogey-colored jet of light
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target’s boogers to become batlike, crawling out of the victim’s nose and growing drastically in size to take flight. The hex itself acts only for a few seconds, though the resulting “bats” will flap around for ten minutes before disintegrating.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''sternumentum'', “sneeze”, and ''maleficus'', “evil-doing, mischievous”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Referenced repeatedly throughout the series. Ginny Weasley in particular is noted to be a proficient caster of this hex.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Xavier Tawse]] clearly remembers using it on [[Bellatrix Dark]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=4571.msg30138#msg30138]
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| ===''Strangulo'' (Strangulation Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' STRANG-gyoo-loh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible, but wand must remain pointed at the target
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target (which must be something that can be constricted, such as a blood vessel or windpipe) to constrict, reducing or cutting off the flow of whatever goes through it as long as the caster’s wand remains aimed at the target. This can make it lethal if aimed at the windpipe or blood vessels of the heart.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Illegal (use is a misdemeanor). Intermediate to Advanced (Advanced for fatal uses).
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “I strangle/choke”
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' Another of [[Melanthe Grumman]]'s tortures on [[Devlin Matthews]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=6717.msg50470#msg50470]
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| ===''Turpiscarpo'' (Seizing Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' tur-piss-car-PO
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| :'''Appearance:''' A flash of orange light
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| :'''Description:''' The spell, when successfully cast and not blocked, will seize all parts of a person painfully and cause them to curl into the fetal position, dropping to the ground as all of their muscles and internal organs are constricted. This incapacitates the subject and causes excrutiating pain. Can kill, if directed at the heart, as it will stop blood flow with sustained casting.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal in Self-Defense. Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin ''turpis'', "foul, ugly, disgraceful, morally corrupt", and ''carpo'', "to pluck, seize, grab, lay hold of, hold on to".
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| :'''Absit Omen References:'''
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| ::* [[Kronos Malvivicus]] taught the spell to [[Sasha Schlagenweit]] during the time Kronos [[Sasha's Abduction |kidnapped]] Sasha. [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=4985.msg36977#msg36977]
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| ::* [[Sasha Schlagenweit]] used it in Defence class against [[Callum Knight]] without knowing its exact effects. [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=5351.msg39142#msg39142]
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| ::* [[Ignan Storm]] used it in a wandwork lesson with [[Raine Almasy]], later teaching her more about its safe use. [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=12824]
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| ===''Ustulo'' (Burn Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' YOO-styoo-loh
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| :'''Appearance:''' A flash of light
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| :'''Description:''' Causes a painful burning sensation on the target, as if he or she has been struck with a red-hot whip. Instantaneous.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “I burn/scorch/singe”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Narcissa Malfoy on Bellatrix Lestrange in ''Half-Blood Prince'' to make Bellatrix release Narcissa. Later used by Snape on Harry during the Flight of the Prince.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' A go-to for [[Ignan Storm]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=7130.msg53186#msg53186], [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=7049.msg51942#msg51942]
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| ===''Vibrodigi'' (Jelly-Fingers Curse)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' VEE-broh-DIH-jih
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| :'''Appearance:''' Flash of faint pink light
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| :'''Description:''' Very similar to the Jelly-Legs Jinx, causes the target's fingers wobble unresponsively, as if the bones had been removed, making them incapable of grasping anything. Takes approximately half an hour for all twitches to completely disappear.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Beginner.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''vibro'', “to shake, tremble, quiver, vibrate”, and ''digitus'', “finger”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Mentioned in Quidditch Through the Ages; Following a June 1999 Quidditch match between the Pride of Portree and the Appleby Arrows, the losing Seeker accused the opposing Seeker of putting this curse on him as they both closed in on the Snitch.[http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Jelly-Fingers_Curse HP wiki]
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Casey O'Doherty]] attempts to cast it non-verbally [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=8746.msg65950#msg65950]
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| ===''Vibrosura'' (Jelly-Legs Jinx)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' VEE-broh-SOO-ruh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Flash of pink light
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the legs to wobble uncontrollably, making standing difficult and walking impossible. Takes approximately half an hour for all twitches to completely disappear.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Beginner.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''vibro'', “to shake, tremble, quiver, vibrate”, and ''sura'', “the calf of the leg”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Referenced frequently in the series, as early as ''Sorcerer’s Stone''.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Dreogan Eleor]] has a history of casting it on someone called 'Gil' [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=1163.msg9266#msg9266]; [[Bellatrix Dark]] recalls casting it on [[Xavier Tawse]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=4954.msg33380#msg33380]; [[Gracie Slant]] address the topic in her Defense OWL [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=8638.msg65812#msg65812]
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