An Anthology of 18th Century Charms
written by Rosalina Milanette
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Chapter 3 Tersus unda iucunditas – Water Purification Charm
Chapter 3
This charm was an extremely important charm to have had in any witch or wizard’s arsenal in the eighteenth century. Back then, the usage of many purifying charms, spells, and potions were unknown to most and as a result, many diseases and plagues ravaged the wizarding populations, decimating people by the thousands. It is important to note that the more commonplace fatal disease came from the contaminated water from wells and rivers. It was the practice in that age to wash oneself, one’s clothes, and one’s cattle in the same water source for drinking. One of the more potent water-borne illnesses is cholera, afflicting witches, wizards, and Muggles alike. Cholera is an infectious stomach infection that manifests itself as an extreme case of diarrhea.In the later stages, cholera becomes exponentially more severe and causes a rapid drop in blood pressure along with bodily shock. Left untreated, many died in less than three hours. The bacteria that contribute to this fatal disease thrive in water sources contaminated with human and animal feces. In an age where personal hygiene was of low priority for most, the onset of this disease was a sure mark of the beginning of dark days to come.During the Golden Wand age, or the Enlightenment in Muggle terms, there was an explosion of creativity through the exploration of reason. Thus, many different charms of purification were discovered and quickly put into usage, effectively saving the wizarding population from sure extinction. Many historians agree that the discovery of such purifying spells and charms helped to burgeon the historical events that were to take place in later times.
Tersus unda iucunditas
Expio unda radix ex varius buquateris quod alius talis unvotum materia un secui of crusta ex mos nemus est necessarius. Quondam sumo secui de crusta quod perfusus in a fomentum of thrashed ferrumwood , frendoredberries , quod lubricus cadaver. Quondam penitus mansuetas, licet suscipio ut carve prosapia typicus onto superficies. Is est vicis ut unus must lepor lepos talisman in vitualamen gero tutela. Refer “Tersus Unda”utique ten vicis tunc sino pro lepor lepos talisman sicco. Partum lectulus foramen primoris of talisman quod thread per per a ligamen of ile of tabula. Gero inter gutter quod operor non aufero pro ullus causa insquequototus threat of vomica has evanui.
To purify water sources from various bacteria and other such unwanted materials, a piece of bark from the willow tree is needed. Once obtained, take this piece of bark and soak in a poultice of thrashed ironwood,crushed red berries, and sliced cadavas. Once thoroughly softened, one can begin to carve the family symbolonto the surface. This is the time when one must charm the talisman into offering the wearer protection. Recite“Tersus Unda” at least ten times and then allow for the charmed talisman to dry. Create a small hole at the topof the talisman and thread through with a string of intestine of boar. Wear around the neck and do not remove for any reason until all threat of plague has disappeared.
Tersus unda iucunditas
Expio unda radix ex varius buquateris quod alius talis unvotum materia un secui of crusta ex mos nemus est necessarius. Quondam sumo secui de crusta quod perfusus in a fomentum of thrashed ferrumwood , frendoredberries , quod lubricus cadaver. Quondam penitus mansuetas, licet suscipio ut carve prosapia typicus onto superficies. Is est vicis ut unus must lepor lepos talisman in vitualamen gero tutela. Refer “Tersus Unda”utique ten vicis tunc sino pro lepor lepos talisman sicco. Partum lectulus foramen primoris of talisman quod thread per per a ligamen of ile of tabula. Gero inter gutter quod operor non aufero pro ullus causa insquequototus threat of vomica has evanui.
To purify water sources from various bacteria and other such unwanted materials, a piece of bark from the willow tree is needed. Once obtained, take this piece of bark and soak in a poultice of thrashed ironwood,crushed red berries, and sliced cadavas. Once thoroughly softened, one can begin to carve the family symbolonto the surface. This is the time when one must charm the talisman into offering the wearer protection. Recite“Tersus Unda” at least ten times and then allow for the charmed talisman to dry. Create a small hole at the topof the talisman and thread through with a string of intestine of boar. Wear around the neck and do not remove for any reason until all threat of plague has disappeared.