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{{Spell | |||
|name=Drought Charm | |||
|incantation=Inaresiccitas | |||
|pronunciation=ihn-AR-eh-SIH-kee-tahs | |||
|canon=Yes | |||
|spell branch=Charms | |||
|appearance=Wisps of sand-colored mist descending over the affected water | |||
|description=Causes small bodies of water (from a puddle to a pond) to dry up; proper casting will consume approximately a gallon per second. Does not work on larger bodies of water. Effect is permanent. | |||
|regulations=Legal | |||
|skill level=Intermediate | |||
|etymology=From Latin ''inaresco'', “to become dry”, and ''siccitas'', “drought” | |||
|references=*Referenced in ''Goblet of Fire'' as an ineffective approach to the Second Task; Ron specifically states that it would not work on the entire lake. | |||
* [[Sasha Schlagenweit]] uses it on his Charms O.W.L. [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=8418.msg64571#msg64571] | |||
|notes=Advanced skill level required to work on more sizable bodies of water. | |||
}} | |||
Latest revision as of 18:03, 7 December 2014
Spell Name: Drought Charm
Incantation: Inaresiccitas
Pronunciation: ihn-AR-eh-SIH-kee-tahs
Spell Branch: Charms
Magical Discipline(s):
Appearance: Wisps of sand-colored mist descending over the affected water
Description: Causes small bodies of water (from a puddle to a pond) to dry up; proper casting will consume approximately a gallon per second. Does not work on larger bodies of water. Effect is permanent.
Regulations: Legal
Skill Level: Intermediate
Etymology: From Latin inaresco, “to become dry”, and siccitas, “drought”
References:
- Referenced in Goblet of Fire as an ineffective approach to the Second Task; Ron specifically states that it would not work on the entire lake.
- Sasha Schlagenweit uses it on his Charms O.W.L. [1]
Notes: Advanced skill level required to work on more sizable bodies of water.
