Ki Apar Ata

Spell Name: Dust Enchantment

Incantation: Ki Apar Ata

Pronunciation: kih aa-par a-ta (כי עפר אתה)

Spell Branch: Charms

Magical Discipline(s):

Appearance: Invisible, but causes any nearby dust or sand to tremble.

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.

Regulations: Legal

Skill Level: Intermediate to Master

Etymology: Hebrew, "From dust thou art" and "To dust thou shalt return" (Genesis 2:7)

References:

• Raizel Cohen's favorite offensive spell [1]

Notes:

• The spell is virtually unknown in Europe and is used almost solely by graduates of Beit Gaddol.