First Year Charms Notes
written by Elizabeth Wonders
There you go, your brand-new notes for Charms 101! Good luck! <3 (Notes on other subjects are coming out. Owl me if you would like to request a specific subject published sooner.)
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Lesson 4) Words And Their Power
Chapter 4
- Language is the system of words or signs used for communication.
- Written language allows us to understand the thoughts and ideas of ancient civilizations.
- Scripts can be complex symbols representing words or alphabets with a small set of symbols.
- The Phoenician Alphabet, dating back to 1050 B.C.E., is the earliest known alphabet.
- Incantations are short words or phrases used in spells, often with Latin origins.
- Precise pronunciation is important in incantations to ensure the desired magical effect.
- Mispronunciations can lead to unintended consequences or mishaps in spellcasting.
- The Fire-Making Charm has an incantation "Incendio" which means "fire" in Latin.
- The spell is used to create fire, but caution must be exercised as it can be dangerous and cause accidents.
- The spell requires willpower, concentration, and precise wand movement.
- With practice, the spell can be used to create a small flame or even a stream of fire.
- The Locomotion Charm is used to move objects from one place to another.
- The incantation "Locomotor" combines the Latin words for "place" and "move."
- The charm allows minimal vertical movement and requires moderate to high willpower.
- Concentration should be maintained on the target object.
- The charm does not work on living things.
- Students should focus on their target and not attempt to cast other spells simultaneously.
