Carnem Dehisco

Spell Name: The flesh splitting curse

Incantation: Carnem Dehisco (It is used exclusively nonverbally)

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Spell Branch: Charms

Magical Discipline(s): Curses

Appearance: When being used, the tip of the wand glows scarlet red.

Description: It can be used from a distance to slash skin open, or it can be used up close-- for close carving or more intricate slashing as a form of torture. The sensation it leaves is a mixture of burning and stinging. The wounds it leaves are slow to heal and resistant to dittany, though some dittany is better than none. It almost always leaves scars, and is used to create cursed scars as well.

It was commonly used on muggleborns during the second world war to write "mudblood" to leave a lasting scar. It has also been used to torture information out of victims in interrogations.

The more precise it is, the more advanced the user is. It is an incredibly difficult spell to use precisely. Often times, it is easier to do haphazard slashes from a distance than it is to take it slow.

Regulations: Illegal

Skill Level: Advanced

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