Effodio

Spell Name: Deep Gash Curse

Incantation: Effodio

Pronunciation: eh-FOH-dee-oh

Spell Branch: Charms

Magical Discipline(s): Curses

Appearance: A brilliant purple lightning bolt

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.

Regulations: Illegal

Skill Level: Advanced

Etymology: Latin “to dig out, gouge out”

References:

• Kyle Gibson's signature spell [1]
• Kyle Gibson and Ciarra Belisario discuss it by post [2]
• A back-fired spell sends Kyle Gibson to the hospital wing [3]
• Covadonga Gertrudis suspects a misfired Effodio [4]
• James Forrester uses it to battle with Frank Pratt [5], and he tells the tale [6]

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