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The Surface-Scaling Charm

Arachnesqe

(uh-RACK-nesk)

Also referred to the as the Wall-Climbing Charm, once cast on a person or creature they will gain the ability to climb up walls and other solid surfaces. Originally created by Penelopi Otto during the Italian Renaissance in order to scale a giant mural she had been creating for the Noble Chanalli Family’s estate. Charm Researchers have found that this spell sprouts microscopic hairs all across the casted, including their clothing, which is what grants the effortless climbing ability. A common outcome for a failed casting is for the target to have an excess adhesion to them, having anything they touch or bump into stick to them, in a similar fashion to the Sticky Hex.

In the modern age, this spell has found itself in the use of archeologist, thieves, and the adventurous. The mountainous Wizarding village of Newsham is known to host a yearly mountain scaling competition where this charm is by far the most utilized as contestants race up a tall cliff while avoiding all types of obstacles. Another fun use of this spell can be found at The Jolly Dolly, a New Orleans Wix Bar. In order to optimize space the owners utilize this spell to seat guest along the ceilings and walls. Other enchantments are present to ensure a lack of fainting from being upside down for extended periods and make the suspended seating feel comfortable and natural to its patrons. Though The Jolly Dolly owners have never given away these additional spells used, most likely to assure competitors do not copy this strategy. Though one can assume spatial and gravitational charms are heavily involved.

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The Wrapping Charm

Velopia

(vale-O-pee-uh)

A versatile charm created by Gale Jellity, a stay at home mother who became an overnight sensation after writing a collection of spells for domestic use. The original use of the charm was stated by Jellity to be “Perfect for swaddling newborns and gift wrapping,” and apparently resulted from her experimentation with the Tying Charm she often performed on her children’s shoelaces.

While being fairly simple to cast, the secureness and presentation of the wrapping is reliable on the caster’s skills with stylistic charms of this nature. For this spell to properly work the caster must have the wrapping materials present, preferably under the target, and have a clear vision of how they wish the wrapping to look.

Instinctively, a majority of the Wixen community valued the charm at its premiere, especially when moving. Such was the case for Charmist, Edibole Scrunk. While Skrunk and his family were moving one summer, his eldest son misaimed his Wrapping Charm on a box and instead hit a nearby set of drapes. After Skrunk and his family unwrapped his wife, he became increasingly fascinated by this accidental use of the spell. Once moved into his new home, Skrunk immediately began researching and experimenting with the spell and eventually had an article of the spells assaultive uses published in Dueler’s Digest Magazine.

Since Skrunk’s article, the spell has been incorporated into several duelists arsenal for when they’re in a pinch. Along with this, a spike in the charms more malicious uses were a short concern of Aurors. Wix Law Enforcement Departments across the globe reported incidents of individuals wrapped in rugs, piles of laundry, and even wire fences. Thankfully these reports have become much more occasional in modern day.