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| {{TOCright}}''This is a list of all Charms considered "A.O. Canon". For a full list of all A.O. Canon spells, see [[List of Spells]].''
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| ''You may have been searching for the Hogwarts course; see [[Charms (class)]].''
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| Charms are one of the largest and most varied branches of magic. As a rule of thumb, a Charm changes the properties of an object, what it does (changing colors, levitating, etc.) while a [[Transfiguration]] changes what the object is.
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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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| :::''Illegal:'' Performing this spell is specifically against Wizarding law.
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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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| ==Charms==
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| ===''Adhaesia'' (Sticking Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ad-HEE-zee-uh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible, apart from its effects; objects makes a squelching sound when stuck to the surface
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| :'''Description:''' Causes an object to stick to a surface (usually a wall) without need for hanging hooks. Can also fix objects in place on a floor. Wears off over time, more quickly with heavier loads.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''adhaereo'', “to stick to, adhere”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Referenced repeatedly through the series.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Ignan Storm]] used the spell to stick his students to nearby trees [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=6732.msg48809#msg48809]; [[Kurby Bagnold]] secured a cell door shut [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=7183.msg53821#msg53821]
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| ===''Akheta'' (Age Detection Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' uh-CHET-tah
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| :'''Appearance:''' The casting is invisible, but when the spell takes affect on an object, it begins to grow, starting with a brilliant white and shifting through the prismatic rainbow as time goes on.
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| :'''Description:''' Can be used to determine the age of an object. As the color shifts through the spectrum and eventually stops, the spellcaster can use the final shade to estimate when the object was first created. Though it gives a good ballpark estimate, it can be almost impossible to estimate exactly. Many investigators match the colors to predetermined charts, but even these are not always precise and hard to determine, especially when getting into very small or very large units of time.
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| <blockquote>
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| * White: Indicates minutes and hours
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| * Pink: Indicates days
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| * Red: Weeks
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| * Orange: Months
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| * Yellow: Years
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| * Green: Decades
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| * Blue: Centuries
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| * Purple: Millennia
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| * Indigo and Black: Even older </blockquote>
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Advanced. Since knowledge of the etymology is needed to cast it effectively, it is practiced mostly by graduates of [[Beit Gaddol]] or others who have studied Semitic spell families.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From the Aramaic root ''t4q'', for "rainbow"
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Raizel Cohen]] uses it to determine the age of a skeleton [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=9954.msg85720#msg85720]; she uses it again to estimate the age of a [[The Music Box|music box]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=14118.0]
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| ===''Aperio'' (Opening Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ah-PER-ee-o
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| :'''Appearance:''' A simple flick of the caster's wand, ending with the tip pointed towards the target object.
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| :'''Description:''' Opens unlocked objects such as doors or jars. Can be used over short distances. Cannot open objects that are locked or sealed.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Basic.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''Aperio'', "to open, unseal, or uncover"
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Alvis Norling]] uses this spell to open a cabinet door in the Ravenclaw common room. [http://www.absitomen.com/index.php?topic=10780.msg83193#msg83193];
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| ===''Arefax'' (Drying Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ARE-eh-fax
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible
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| :'''Description:''' Completely dries whatever is in its path (usually used on clothing or pets), but does not work directly on pools of water. Instantaneous.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''arefacio'', “to make dry”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Dumbledore uses this spell to dry Harry’s robes after swimming to the Cave of the Inferi in ''Half-Blood Prince''.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Sasha Schlagenweit]] uses the spell in his O.W.L.s [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=8418.msg64571#msg64571]; It is [[Gracie Slant | Gracie Slant's]] favorite spell [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=8717.msg65766#msg65766].
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| :'''Note:''' Similar to an [[Canon Spells (G-O)#(Intruder Charm)|intruder charm]]: they both produce an alarm if the vicinity is disturbed.
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| ===''Armoplore'' (Caterwauling Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ARM-o ploar
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| :'''Appearance:''' Red waves from the wand, ground of the area pulses with a red glow for a few moments after casting.
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| :'''Description:''' The charm is activated by any living thing that steps on the area of the charm. Once activated, the charm lets out a high pitched shreik loud enough for anyone in or near the area of the charm to clearly hear it.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal, Beginner to Advanced based on the size of the area.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin "arma" meaning 'defense' and "ploro" meaning 'I cry out'.
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Cast on the village of Hogsmeade by Death Eaters as a curfew during the Second Wizarding War. Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley set it off when they apparated into Hogsmeade.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' Mentioned by [[Zoe Torret]] on her Transfiguration Midterm [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=12278.0]
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| ===''Averte Pedeum a Tuum A Malo'' (Straight Path Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' uh-VARE-tay PED-ee-um ah TOO-um ah MAH-loh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible apart from its effects
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| :'''Description:''' Parts a crowd or other movable object (will not split a solid object in half) to create a pathway, lasting as long as the caster can maintain sufficient focus.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Advanced to Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin translation of Proverbs 4:27
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Dreogan Eleor]] uses the spell to part a crowd [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=971.msg7523#msg7523]
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| ===Bleaching Charm===
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| :'''Incantation:'' Pallens
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' PAH-lens
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| :'''Appearance:''' An invisible ripple through the air.
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| :'''Description:''' Almost superfluous in nature; a charm that bleaches a single nonliving, inorganic target completely of colour. The does not become white but a sad and lifeless shade of grey.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Beginner
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin words pallens for 'pale'.
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| :'''AO Reference:''' A simple charm tailored and utilised by a current group of Hogwarts students who call themselves [[The Nightshades]].
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| ===Burglar's Glyph===
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| :'''Description:''' A very powerful lock-picking spell which requires the careful application of three runes. The runes are modified from the Eldar Futhark and must be drawn in limestone scratchings. Once in place, the wizard or witch must incant and cast the spell.
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| :'''Incantation:''' Ingredioso. een-GRED-ee-OH-so
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| :'''Appearance:''' The runes glow purple-y green when the spell is cast. When the spell is done, the spell leaves a permanent mark.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Illegal. Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “to trespass”
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| :'''AO Reference:''' Used by [[Nate Briggs]] to open the lock of the Magicarium in Diagon Alley. [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=8220.msg66569#msg66569]
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| ===''Calefax'' (Hot Air Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' KAL-uh-fax
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible, but a spray of hot air from the tip of the wand, like a hairdryer
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| :'''Description:''' Causes hot air to shoot from the wand, which dries whatever is in its path, or melts things which would normally be melted by hot air (such as snow). Lasts until the caster stops it.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Beginner.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “to make warm, heat”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Hermione to dry her robes in ''Order of the Phoenix''.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Megan Ruiz]] suggests it for drying robes [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=987.msg6593#msg6593]
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| ===''Consisto Cilicis'' (Immobilizing Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' con-SEES-toe see-LEE-sis
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible
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| :'''Description:''' Immobilizes or restricts the movement of a non-living object by freezing it, i.e. a large object mid-air or a falling item.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Beginners to Intermediate (depending largely on the size of object or magnitude of movement).
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin "to stand still" and "stone/hard stone".
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' Used by Raine, with mixed success, to restrict the movement of a stone dragon that had come to life [http://www.absitomen.com/index.php?topic=10013.msg84719#msg84719]
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| ===''Cyadenuo'' (Refilling Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' SI-uh-deh-NOO-oh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible
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| :'''Description:''' Causes liquid in a container to refill. Instantaneous.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''cyathus'', “a ladle for filling wine goblets”, and ''denuo'', “again”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Taught to the sixth year Charms class, and used by Harry in Hagrid’s cabin to refill Slughorn’s mead bottles.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Hannah Bombay]] accuses [[Johann Storm]] of sneakily re-filling her glass [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=7361.msg55907#msg55907]; [[Susan MacMillan]] drank tea from a magically refilling cup [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=219.msg798#msg798]
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| ===''Declaro Incantatum'' (Enchantment Revealing Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' deh-CLARE-oh ihn-can-TAH-tum
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| :'''Appearance:''' A wide beam of purple/blue light emits from the wand.
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| :'''Description:''' Reveals the traces of magic, and which specific spells have been used if used quickly enough after the event.
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| ::*Old or weak spells have only very faint auras. More recent or powerful spells have a stronger aura.
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| ::*The Killing Curse appears as a sickly dark green haze both in the air and on the victim.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Controlled (Legal, but usually only used by Aurors and Unspeakables in the course of their work). Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''declaro'', “to make clear, reveal”, and the word “incantation”
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| :''At Absit Omen:'''
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| ::* [[Sissel Jowd]] uses the spell to detect a recent Apparition [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=7917.msg60436#msg60436]
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| ::* [[Zora Roh]] uses it to inspect a crime scene [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=13244.msg106952#msg106952]
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| ===''Dracanhelitus'' (Dragon's Breath Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' drah-CAN-hell-EE-tuss
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| :'''Appearance:''' A burst of flame, like a flamethrower, from the tip of the wand, accomplished with a forward snapping motion of the wand arm. Alternatively, circling flames around the caster, accomplished by swishing the wand circularly around the head.
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| :'''Description:''' Causes a flamethrower-like burst of projectile fire from the wand tip. More powerful wizards or fire specialists can bend the flame to their will, making it surround themselves or enemies.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Advanced for first use, Master for second.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''draco'', “dragon”, and ''anhelitus'', “breath, exhalation”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Circular form used by Dumbledore in the Cave of the Inferi. The standard use is invented.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Belladona Corvida]] attacks [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=5281.msg35939#msg35939]
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| ===''Exihibeo''===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' EX-ee-HIB-ee-oh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Small blue glow at the tip of the wand.
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| :'''Description:''' This is fairly simple enchantment; it simply displays an image the user imagines onto a surface. While the image itself can move (i.e., be animated) it cannot be changed without recasting the spell. It lasts until removed, and can be thought of as a cousin to the Great Hall’s ceiling enchantment.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal/Intermediate
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Tapendra Trishna]] uses it frequently in class [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=5763.msg40796#msg40796], [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=5719.msg40339#msg40339]
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| ===''Exihibeo Exibeo''===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' Ex-ee-HIB-ee-oh ex-IB-ee-oh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Blue glow on the end of the wand that maintains as long as the spell does.
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| :'''Description:''' Similar to Exihibeo, this is a ‘maintained’ version, that can allow the user channeling it to change to image at will (this include rotation or ‘playing an animation’, as it where). It lasts until the user cancels it and will not maintain after that. You cannot use other spells while this one is in effect.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal/Advanced
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| ===''Extraxi Memoria'' (Memory Extraction Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ex-TRAX-ee meh-MOR-ee-uh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Silvery threads hanging from the end of the wand
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| :'''Description:''' Used usually wordlessly, or quietly to remove the memory that has been brought to the surface, and decant into a pensieve or other suitable container.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''extraho extraxi extractum'', “drag out, extract, remove”, and ''memoria'', “memory”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Dumbledore in the presence of Harry (wordlessly)
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Ignan Storm]] mentions the spell to his seventh year students [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=7231.msg52468#msg52468]
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| ===''Fallax Memoria'' (False Memory Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' FAL-ax meh-MOR-ee-uh
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| :'''Appearance:''' The caster thinks hard on the false thought, then withdraws it from his mind with his wand, similar to extracting a memory for use with a Pensieve. The false thought is then placed in the mind of the victim.
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the victim to believe a false memory created by the caster is actually true. The victim will act accordingly. Permanent, unless poorly cast or cured with Legilimency therapy.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Controlled (use outside Ministry approval is Illegal). Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''fallax'', “deceitful, false”, and ''memoria'', “memory”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Voldemort on both Morfin Gaunt and Hokey the house-elf (Voldemort was an extremely powerful wizard, and thus able to use the spell successfully despite his youth).
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| :''At Absit Omen:''' [[Ignan Storm]] covered the topic in his N.E.W.T. level course [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=7231.msg52468#msg52468]; [[Fauna Blake]] discusses it in her Defense N.E.W.T [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=8640.msg66451#msg66451]; [[Torquil Foley]] alludes to it during [[Niobe Thursby |Niobe Thursby's]] obliviation chrisis [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=7449.msg56185#msg56185]
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| ===''Felicitas'' (Cheering Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' feh-LIH-see-tahs
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| :'''Appearance:''' A burst of golden sparks
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| :'''Description:''' Causes the target to feel happy and content. Overly strong casting can cause bouts of uncontrollable laughter. Can work on mild blues, but not on long-term or deep-seated depression. Is largely ineffective against Dementor attacks. Lasts fifteen minutes, but may last longer if cast too forcefully.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Beginner.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “happiness”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Taught by Flitwick to the Charms class in ''Prisoner of Azkaban''.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' Mentioned and used frequently all over the place
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| ===''Figuram Faci'' (Smoke Shaping Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' fig-UR-am fahkh-EE
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible spell.
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| :'''Description:''' Shapes smoke (and other visible gasses) into a figure when the caster points their wand at the gas. Figure is determined by the casters imagination and concentration on the figure they want it to be.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “Create a figure”
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' Used by [[Nicholas Bevans]] to shape his cigarette smoke into a unicorn, a dragon, and a bell[http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=14078.msg115762].
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| ===''Firmus fumus'' (Smoke Solidifying Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' FIR-mus FUH-mus
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| :'''Appearance:''' Smoke appears to be sucked in by the end of the wand of the caster
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| :'''Description:''' Will pull smoke from the air of a room, and solidify it into a dirty grey rock. Caution must be used when the smoke is a continuing volume, or in a confined area filled with thick smoke, as it increases the weight of the smoke far more than the airborne mass. Wizards have been crushed in confined spaces before they choked.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Beginner.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “fumes or smoke, solid”
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' Taught by [[Ignan Storm]] to the first years [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=5974.msg44921#msg44921]
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| ===''Hauriendam'' (Drawing Charm)===
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| :'''Pronounciation:''' AU-ri-en-dum
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible. To one unfamiliar with magic, the target object appears to move on its own.
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| :'''Description:''' Used a nearby writing utensil -- quill, chalk, paint brush, etc. -- this spell causes the object to move on its own, drawing an image envisioned by its caster. The skill of the drawing will match the artistic or technical skill of the caster, though it moves several times faster than any human could. It is easiest to use when sketching a simple object within the caster's line of sight.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal, Intermediate, though the concentration required for complex or imaginary subjects bumps it up to Advanced. Complex, completely imagined subjects require mastery.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From the Latin, "draw"
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Alvis Norling]] uses it during a presentation in Ancient Runes [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=12039.0]
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| ===''Inamadverto'' (X-Ray Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ihn-ahm-ad-VARE-toh
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| :'''Appearance:''' A “flashlight”-like beam that creates a spot of light on the object before it takes effect. Wand must remain pointed at the target.
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| :'''Description:''' The beam will cause layers to fade away (visibly, though not actually) and show the caster what is underneath (i.e. muscle layer, organ layer, bone). Caster needs only to say “Further” or “Pull back” to cycle among layers. Lasts until the wand is moved or the caster loses concentration.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Controlled (usually used only by Healers and Magizoologists). Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''ina'', “fiber, sinew, tendon”, and ''adverto'', “to direct one’s attention to, to perceive”
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| :'''Notes:''' Works only on living targets.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Kia Ferris]] uses it to inspect a kitten [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=831.msg5460#msg5460]
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| ===''Inaresiccitas'' (Drought Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ihn-AR-eh-SIH-kee-tahs
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| :'''Appearance:''' Wisps of sand-colored mist descending over the affected water
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| :'''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.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate to cast at all, Advanced to work on more sizable bodies of water.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''inaresco'', “to become dry”, and ''siccitas'', “drought”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' 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.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Sasha Schlagenweit]] uses it on his Charms O.W.L. [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=8418.msg64571#msg64571]
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| ===''Incanto Activus'' (Activation Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' in-CAN-toh ACT-ih-vus
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| :'''Appearance:''' A swirl of green sparks from the wand tip to the object.
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| :'''Description:''' Will activate a deactivated effect of an object, or an effect charmed or enchanted to only occur from an Activation Charm. Counter-charm of and is the Deactication Charm.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal, Intermediate
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin "incanto" meaning 'I enchant' and activus meaning 'active'
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' Mentioned by [[Zoe Torret]] on her Transfiguration Midterm [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=12278.0]
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| ===''Incanto Fini'' (Deactivation Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' in-CAN-toh fin-EE
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| :'''Appearance:''' A swirl of red sparks from the wand tip to the object.
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| :'''Description:''' Will deactivate an activated effect of an object, or hault the effects of any charm on an object. Counter-charm of and is the Activation Charm.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal, Intermediate
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin "incanto" meaning 'I enchant' and "finis" meaning 'finish'.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' Mentioned by [[Zoe Torret]] on her Transfiguration Midterm [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=12278.0]
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| ===''Incendium Careulagilis'' (Bluebell Flame Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' in-SEHN-dee-um cuh-ROO-luh-JEE-liss
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| :'''Appearance:''' Blue flames
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| :'''Description:''' Creates a blue flame that can be moved around without a source, even air. The flames can be sent away from the caster, then transported back to the hand of the caster, or even carried around in a container. The flames create light and heat, but do not actually burn. Lasts indefinitely or until dispelled.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''incendium'', “fire”, ''careuleus'', “blue”, and ''agilis'', “easily moved”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used repeatedly by Hermione Granger (an exception to the Skill Level because of her atypical talent) in ''Sorcerer’s Stone'', and then again in ''Deathly Hallows''.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' Mentioned frequently
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| ::* [[Algernon Shepherd]] keeps a jar of the flames in his cloak [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=4724.msg42514#msg42514]
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| ::* [[Miles Faraday]] speculates about magic fire that doesn't actually burn [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=1113.msg7976#msg7976]
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| ::* [[Dahlia Collins]] uses the flames against a Devil's Snare during her Herbology mid-term [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=4892.msg33008#msg33008]; it is also her best spell during her first year [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=5919.msg44114#msg44114]
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| ::* [[Torquil Foley]] used them against mummies [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=5629.msg46577#msg46577]
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| ::* [[Bridget Nilson]] lit twigs alight [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=6498.msg47206#msg47206]
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| ::* [[Regina Grayson]] consider use of the spell to keep warm [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=7100.msg51237#msg51237]
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| ===''Indamnum'' (Unbreakable Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' in-CAN-toh ACT-ih-vus
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible from wand, but outside of the object takes on a silver sheen for a few moments after casting.
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| :'''Description:''' Makes object unable to be broken. Difficulty depends both on the natural fragility of the object and the size of the object. If well cast, the object can withstand the pressure of being driven over. Will eventually wear off, and wears off sooner if the spell is forced to take on a lot of force several times.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal, Intermediate to Advanced.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin "in-" meaning 'not' and "damnmum" meaning 'damage'.
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Hermione Granger to make the jar she traps Rita in while in her Animagus form unbreakable so Rita could not shift back to a human.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' Mentioned by [[Zoe Torret]] on her Transfiguration Midterm [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=12278.0]
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| ===''Invito Lux'' (Sprite-Summoning Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' in-VEE-tow LUHKS
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| :'''Appearance:''' Caster points their wand straight into the air. A ball of magic visible only to those wearing eyewear enchanted with the accompanying Sprite-Seeing Enchantment briefly appears over the wand before disappearing into the distance.
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| :'''Description:''' Summons an invisible ball of magic used in the game of [[Geohaching]], known as a “Sprite” or “Lux.” The Lux selects a random location somewhere within the local area and travels there. As the Lux has no substantial form it ignores all buildings, objects, individuals, and enchantments in place, leaving only a faint trail of invisible magic too weak to be noticeable to anyone but those wearing suitably enchanted eyewear. This indicates the target location for the geohachers in question. The Lux can only be dispelled by contact with the wand that cast it, otherwise it fades on its own come midnight.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin invite, to invite, and lux, light.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' Used (off-screen) by [[Eha Farro]] to kick off her Geohaching game with [[Edwin Glass]].
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| ===''Ki Apar Ata'' (Dust Enchantment)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' kih aa-par a-ta (כי עפר אתה)
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible, but causes any nearby dust or sand to tremble.
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| :'''Description:''' Summons any dust in the area, preparing it to act according to the caster's will. Often followed by another related spell. Lasts until the caster stops it or casts the counter charm: ''Ve'al apar tashuv.''
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate to Master. The spell is virtually unknown in Europe and is used almost solely by graduates of Beit Gaddol.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Hebrew, "From dust thou art" and "To dust thou shalt return" (Genesis 2:7)
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Raizel Cohen]]'s favorite offensive spell [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=9397.msg70830#msg70830]
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| ===''Laxus'' (Dead Limb Hex)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:'''
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| :'''Description:''' Causes living limbs to lose mobility and go completely limp and dangly. Extra strong spellcasts can even make the bone all droopy.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Advanced. Not always considered a hex, there are certainly helpful applications in the Healing Arts
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''laxo''
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Adon Eleor]] tries to make [[Cináed Tawse]] release [[Margaret Groust]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=4063.msg26812#msg26812]
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| ===''Linea Aetatis _____'' (Age-Line Spell)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' LIH-nee-uh ay-TAH-tiss
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| :'''Appearance:''' A thin golden line on the floor. The enchantment spoken is the first two words of the spell, followed by the age (also in Latin) below which no one may cross the line. For example, the Age Line in ''Goblet of Fire'' (17) would have been “Linea Aetatis Septemdecim”.
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| :'''Description:''' Causes anyone below the specified age who crosses the line to be propelled backwards over it. If the offending wizard has used some means to magically alter his age, the line may also cause him to suffer the extremes of it (such as growing a beard after having taken an Aging Potion, or having one’s skin wrinkle if he tried an Aging Jinx), if the line’s caster is a sufficiently accomplished wizard. The spell’s duration depends on the intent of the caster, but is rarely less than twenty-four hours. It can last up to a month, after which it must be reinforced. Witches and wizards who have some skill with the spell might cast it on rooms in their homes which they do not wish their children to enter.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal (on private property). Advanced to cast at all, Master to cast for longer periods of time and unfooled by aging enchantments or potions.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''linea'', “line”, and ''aetatis'', “age”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Dumbledore to draw a ten-foot radius circle around the Goblet of Fire in the eponymous book.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' Mentioned frequently
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| ::* [[Graham Bombay]] contemplates an Age Line to keep first years out of the greenhouses [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=2620.msg18776#msg18776]
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| ::* Although the line appeared blue, [[Dahlia Collins]] and [[Tynan MacFusty]] believe the Restricted Section may be guarded by an age line [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=5919.msg43789#msg43789]
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| ::* [[Grace Eddy]] wonders if [[Signature]] uses an Age Line to keep out minors [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=5120.msg35749#msg35749]
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| ::* [[Molly Pratt]], hoping for tight security, wonders if [[Calaveras]] has an Age Line
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| ===''Manardorum'' (Fire Whip Spell)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' MAHN-ar-DOR-oom
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| :'''Appearance:''' A long whip, apparently of flame (though it does not burn) projects from the tip of the caster’s wand
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| :'''Description:''' Causes a non-burning, fiery whip to materialize from the caster’s wand. This can be used like a normal whip (i.e. for striking, tying, etc). Lasts a few moments at most.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''manus'', “hand”, and ''ardor'', “flame”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Dumbledore to ensnare Voldemort briefly during their duel at the Ministry.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Melanthe Grumman]] uses the spell to devastating effect on [[Devlin Matthews]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=6717.msg50470#msg50470]
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| ===''Obvolvo''===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' ob-VOL-vo
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| :'''Appearance:''' Items under this spell’s control will have a slight purple glow.
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| :'''Description:''' This spell causes an object to attempt to wrap around an object or person you indicate. The will try to get as tight as possible but will usually not reach a lethal pressure.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal, Intermediate
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Tapendra Trishna]] uses the spell to mock up a lit star display [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=5719.msg40339#msg40339]
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| ===''Persecto'' (The Carving Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' pur-SECT-toe
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| :'''Appearance:''' Items under this spell will give off a red sheen.
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| :'''Description:''' The spell causes an object or wand end to cut through a surface.
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| :'''Regulation and Skill Level:''' Beginner to Advanced, skill levels varies on what type of materials can be cut from it.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From the latin word perseco, meaning 'cut away.'
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Erik Collins]] uses it to cut some wood [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=7607.msg56892#msg56892]
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| ===''Portus Scribbilis'' (Shadow Writing Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' por-TOOS skree-be-liss
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible
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| :'''Description:''' Allows the caster's written words to appear on another, previously treated surface.
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| :'''Regulation and Skill Level:''' Original treatment of paper is Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From the latin word portus, meaning 'harbor' and 'scribo', meaning 'to write'.
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| :'''Notes:''' Paper surfaces that enable this charm to work must be treated with [[Shadow Ink]] and charmed ''accipio scribbilis''.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' A spell tailored by a current group of Hogwarts students who call themselves [[The Nightshades]].
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| ===''Proteum Magister / Proteus'' (The Protean Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' PROH-tay-oom MAH-jee-stare / proh-TAY-oos
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| :'''Appearance:''' First incantation is used on the master object, which glows briefly. Subsequent uses on slave objects use the second incantation, while the two objects are touching.
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| :'''Description:''' Causes numerous identical objects to mimic changes to a single (also identical) master object. Permanent.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Advanced (and N.E.W.T. standard)
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Proteus, a shape-shifting Greek sea god
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Hermione on the communication coins for Dumbledore’s Army, and later copied by Draco Malfoy on his own coins.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' According to [[Margaret Groust]], the Daily Prophet uses the spell on the newspapers for breaking news [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=8358.msg66545#msg66545]
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| ===''Pulvinufi'' (Cushioning Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' pul-VIN-oo-fy
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible
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| :'''Description:''' Makes an area softer, similar to if it was a pillow. The area which the charm affects usually depends on the intent of the caster as well as the skill and concentration. Any substance with a Cushioning Charm on it, even a stone floor, will become soft enough to cushion a fall of at least ten feet without any broken bones and little pain. Sharp points or jagged edges, while still appearing dangerous, develop a thin magical surface around them that is quite rounded and safe.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Beginner-Advanced based on the size of the area the caster is attempting to charm.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''pulvinus'' meaning "pillow" and ''ficere'' meaning "make".
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Hermione to cushion the cave floor of Gringrotts after her cart derailed.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:'''
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| :: Used by [[Zoe Torret]] on her DADA midterm to save a falling vase.[http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=12388.msg100664#msg100664]
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| :: A topic of [[Charms (class)| Charms]] for First Years. [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=13565.msg110802#msg110802]
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| ===''Relevo'' (Featherweight Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' reh-LAY-voh
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible
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| :'''Description:''' Makes an object extremely lightweight, so that it can be carried more easily. Lasts a few hours, after which the object in question will grow steadily heavier.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' Latin “to lighten, alleviate”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Harry considers casting this on his trunk in ''Prisoner of Azkaban'' to enable him to fly to London with it, but flags down the Knight Bus accidentally first.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Figaro Sellaphix]] uses the spell on [[Freya Jansdotter]] [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=7082.msg54576#msg54576]
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| ===''Revoficus'' (Evidence Recovery Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' reh-voh-FEE-kuss
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| :'''Appearance:''' Magical traces of other spells gather around the wand of the caster, in different colors (corresponding to the color of the spell itself when cast; invisible spells are misty)
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| :'''Description:''' Gathers magical traces from an area, if cast sufficiently soon after the magic itself was used.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Controlled (Legal, but usually used only by Unspeakables, Aurors, and Hitwizards). Advanced.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Jonas Trevelyan]] would have cast it if he could, at a crime scene [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=6397.msg48044#msg48044]
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| ===''Salah'' (Pause Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' sa-LAH
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| :'''Appearance:''' A blast of sparkling silver mist settles over the target. They hear a deep, thrumming sound as if a very large bell has been struck.
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| :'''Description:''' A less permanent version of [http://www.hp-lexicon.org/magic/spells/spells_s.html#silencio Silencio], known mainly to graduates of [[Beit Gaddol]]. Causes the target to be unable to speak. Effects can last from a few seconds to several minutes unless the counter spell is cast, depending on the ability of the caster.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Beginner to Advanced.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Terry Katsaros]] cast it on [[Akiva Katz]] to stop her from calling for help [http://www.absitomen.com/index.php?topic=9708.msg72970#msg72970]
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| ===''Siccari'' (Heating Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' s-CAR-ree
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible but for a flickering heat wave towards the target.
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| :'''Description:''' Increases the temperature of the target, the more intense the caster's focus the hotter the heat. Also works like a Drying Charm if liquids on the target can boil away as steam.[http://www.absitomen.com/index.php?topic=10031.msg76129#msg76129]
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Beginner to Advanced. More commonly known by American wizards.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Ferreole LeBeau]] instructs the spell to [[Obderedria Pienas]] during the Welcoming Feast. [http://www.absitomen.com/index.php?topic=10031.msg76088#msg76088]
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| ===''Sopor Excessum Lethargus Quies'' (Frozen Life Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' SOH-por ek-SESS-um leh-THAR-guss KWEE-ays
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible
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| :'''Description:''' Causes collapse, reduction in body temperature, slowed breathing and progress of bodily fluids. Limbs remain mobile. Used to slow the spread of poison through the body. The subject must be constantly attended while under the spell, which degrades after twenty-four hours (or sooner, if cast ineffectively). Inadvisable for those with bleeding wounds, as the spell might actually increase the chance of death from blood loss. Instantaneous effect.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Advanced (N.E.W.T. standard)
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''sopor'', “deep sleep”, ''excessus'', “death”, ''lethargus'', “lethargy”, and ''quies'', “sleep”
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| :'''Notes:''' Works only on those who are injured or poisoned (a healthy body naturally resists the spell).
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Ignan Storm]] presents this spell to the Seventh Years [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=5349.msg36817#msg36817]
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| ===''Stupefex Omnis'' (All-Stunner)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' STOO-peh-fex AHM-neece
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| :'''Appearance:''' A silver streak of light flies in a quick circle around the caster. Once it has completed a full circuit, a second flash of silver light bursts out in all directions.
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| :'''Description:''' Stuns multiple people simultaneously. A very powerful or experienced caster can pick and choose targets from a group; a less experienced caster will indiscriminately Stun everyone within range of the spell. The Stun effect lasts briefly (about a minute), substantially less than a normal Stunner.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Master.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''stupefacio'', “to stun”, and ''omnis'', “all”
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| :'''Canon Reference:''' Used by Dumbledore to simultaneously stun Cornelius Fudge, Dolores Umbridge, John Dawlish, and Kingsley Shacklebolt (while avoiding Harry Potter, Minerva McGonagall, and Percy Weasley) in ''Order of the Phoenix''.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' [[Ignan Storm]] uses it to motivate a team activity [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=6732.msg48809#msg48809]
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| ===''Tangillumin'' (Tangible Light Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' TAN-jil-OO-men
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| :'''Appearance:''' A thin stream of yellow-white light from the wand tip, which forms into a ball the size of a tennis ball on the first tangible surface the light hits.
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| :'''Description:''' Makes a tangible ball of light. This ball has the texture of glass, and gives a slight tingling sensation when touched. The light gives no heat, and is much brighter than its similar transportable light, bluebell flames. The ball cannot be broken apart or contorted by physical force, only dispelled by the caster dispelling it or by being hit with a destroying spell, such as a [[Reductor Curse]].
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal, Intermediate
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''tangibilis'' meaning "touchable" and ''illumino'' meaning "I illuminate".
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' Used by [[Zoe Torret]] on her Charms exam. [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=12341.msg104500#msg104500]
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| ===''Umbra Mobilis'' (Shadow Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' OOM-bra mo-bil-ISS
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| :'''Appearance:''' Invisible with a very slight shimmer in the air.
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| :'''Description:''' The charm separates a caster's shadow to be controlled, like a puppet.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal. Intermediate.
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''umbra", “shadow” and "mobilis", "moveable".
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| :'''Notes:''' Beginners are able to control [their shadows] separately while still being able to move but can do little else while Advanced casters can use their shadows as spies to hear/see things, at the expense of their actual bodies' ability to move.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' A spell tailored (although perhaps not for the first time ever) by a current group of Hogwarts students who call themselves [[The Nightshades]].
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| ===''Vapos Nebulae'' (Smoke-Screen Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' VAH-pos neb-U-lae
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| :'''Appearance:''' Wide, sweeping arm gestures, the wider the better - it helps to scatter the smoke.
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| :'''Description:''' Conjures thick smoke to fill the area and allow for a quick escape. The smoke lingers for only a few minutes after the spell is complete and may take on a twinge of color depending on the caster's personality.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal, Intermediate
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''vapos'', smoke, and ''nebula'', mist.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' Used by [[Taryn Dickenson]] to briefly escape the acromantula mother during the First Task of the Tetrawizard Tournament. [http://www.absitomen.com/index.php?topic=10853.0]
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| ===''Ventus'' (Gust Charm)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' VEN-tus
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| :'''Appearance:''' A counter-clockwise circular flick.
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| :'''Description:''' Produces a blast of moving air from the tip of the wand, of comparable strength to a leaf-blower. Its power may be amplified slight by repeating the spell in ten-to-fifteen second intervals.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' Legal, Beginner
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| :'''Etymology:''' From the Latin 'ventus' meaning air or wind.
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| :'''Notes:''' Like Lumos, more advanced versions of the spell exist, producing progressively larger and larger effects.
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| :'''At Absit Omen:'''
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| ::[[Ted Lupin]] uses it to clear magical smoke while lost in the dungeons.[http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=11472.15]
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| ::[[Alvis Norling]] uses it as part of his demonstration of an amulet created for Ancient Runes. [http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=12039.msg95780#msg95780]
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| ===''The Vidris Curtain'' (Magical Barrier at Azkaban)===
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| :'''Pronunciation:''' Incantation is not common knowledge.
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| :'''Appearance:''' It appears as a flickering green glowing film, crackling and sparking at the edges where it meets an object.
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| :'''Description:''' Mostly transparent, it's used as a barrier between Azkaban prisoners and places they ought not go, in particular in the visiting chambers. They do not easily come and go, so they don't work well as doors. It runs up until it hits solid stone, passing through wood, glass, ceramic, etc. Should anyone come in contact with it, at the slightest touch a nasty shock and any more than that, a nasty shock and a violent repulse away. Full on assaults can cause unconsciousness.
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| :'''Regulations and Skill Level:''' typehere
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| :'''Etymology:''' From Latin ''vidris'', “green”
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| :'''At Absit Omen:''' Encountered by [[Nate Briggs]] and [[Sissel Jowd]] at Azkaban [http://www.absitomen.com/index.php?topic=10679.0]
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