Lesson 4
Power of the Earth
The earth element can be used to great power. Below are some of the ways of utilizing the powers of the earth used by earth elementals:
With powers come limitations of earth-focused power manipulation. Below are some of the things earth elementals are limited to do:
Earth Magic Spells
For us witches and wizards, we have the gouging spell, a charm that is used to gouge out portions of earth or stone. Its incantation is defodio, with stress on the second syllable. It has applications in digging and in making passageways through solid rock. It digs out the wanted object and leaves the surrounding area unscathed. From Miranda Goshawk’s Book of Spells,
"The Gouging Spell enables a witch or wizard to carve through earth and stone with ease. From budding Herbologists digging for Snargaluff seedlings to treasure-hunting curse breaker sun covering ancient wizard tombs, the Gouging Spell makes all manner of heavy labour a matter of pointing a wand."
Other spells related to earth magic that can be used are:
These spells could bring us closer to this home planet we have. Together with the past lessons, I hope you learned a lot in this class.
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The earth element can be used to great power. Below are some of the ways of utilizing the powers of the earth used by earth elementals:
- levitating, grinding or slicing of earthen minerals such as granite, soil, sand and rocks
- grinding rocks into spears
- direct razing sandstorms
- generate earthquakes and rock slides
- grow and control plants
- create fissures and sinkholes
- summon earthen energy to erupt from the ground
- manipulation of metals that come from the earth like iron
- manipulation of gems and precious stones
With powers come limitations of earth-focused power manipulation. Below are some of the things earth elementals are limited to do:
- cannot manipulate man-made substances like plastic and glass (particles of earth are too small)
- stripping of the abilities when they are not on the ground (in the air and in the sea, they are strongest when they are in direct contact with the ground)
Earth Magic Spells
For us witches and wizards, we have the gouging spell, a charm that is used to gouge out portions of earth or stone. Its incantation is defodio, with stress on the second syllable. It has applications in digging and in making passageways through solid rock. It digs out the wanted object and leaves the surrounding area unscathed. From Miranda Goshawk’s Book of Spells,
"The Gouging Spell enables a witch or wizard to carve through earth and stone with ease. From budding Herbologists digging for Snargaluff seedlings to treasure-hunting curse breaker sun covering ancient wizard tombs, the Gouging Spell makes all manner of heavy labour a matter of pointing a wand."
Other spells related to earth magic that can be used are:
- Herbivicus Charm - promotes plant growth and defeats certain creatures. Its incantation is Herbivicus with the stress on the second syllable. Herbivicus Duo is a stronger version of this charm.
- Patronus Charm - promotes relationship between you and your power animal. Also reflects one’s personal characteristics and character.
- Animagus Form - a witch or wizard that can turn into an animal at will wherein their animal form also reveals their characteristics.
These spells could bring us closer to this home planet we have. Together with the past lessons, I hope you learned a lot in this class.
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