Disarming Charm

Disarming Charm

"Expelliarmus" (ex-PEL-ee-AR-mus)

Movement

Disarms the victim of whatever is being held at the time. This spell can affect an opponent's wand. More powerful castings can have additional effects. This spell appears as a jet of red light.

Skill/Roll: Charms 5 / +roll Charms-1	Casting Time: One round
Training: 2nd Year Duelling Club (6 Cookies) / 6th Year Defense Against the Dark Arts	Duration: Instantaneous

On an Opposed Roll:

• DRAW: Target feels a mild tug, but is not disarmed. No additional effects.
• Marginal Victory: Held item lands a few feet away, and can be retrieved in one round. See Additional Effects, below.
• Solid Victory: Held item lands over a dozen feet away, and can be retrieved in two rounds. See Additional Effects, below.
• Crushing Victory: Held item lands far away, and can be retrieved in three rounds. See Additional Effects, below.

Additional Effects:

• Success: No additional effect.
• Good Success: Victim is knocked back a step.
• Great Success: Victim is knocked back a few paces, and must roll Body + Reaction to keep footing.
• Amazing Success: Victim is knocked to the ground, and must roll Body + Presence to remain conscious. Unconsciousness lasts for a few minutes, but may be countered with an Energizing Charm.