Chapter Four



Seize and Pull Charm




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Best known as the Seize and Pull Charm.


Effects/Limits
This is a charm that creates a retractable, magical rope made of light. This rope can be used to pull objects within a certain distance towards the caster, or to pull the caster toward whatever they affix the spell to. It is generally used on inanimate targets, although it can be used on plants or animals. Although the spell is easy enough to cast, it takes a fair amount of force to pull the target upon which the charm has been affixed. It is easier for stronger, more muscular individuals to pull things than it is for those with less strength. Therefore, it is recommended that the caster lean backwards when pulling heavier targets, thus allowing their body weight to carry a portion of the target's weight. The light from this spell is generally gold or orange, but can also be purple.

History
It is unknown who the creator of the Seize and Pull Charm is, however, it was said to have passed down a generation of particularly petite shopkeepers to assist in stocking and retrieving goods on shelves until it eventually became a household spell.

Etymology
From Latin carpe, meaning "seize", and retractum, meaning "remote".

Pronunciation
KAHR-pay ruh-TRACK-tum

Wand Movements
Whiplike wave at target.