Spell Names

Fire Affinity

Ignis Fatuus (Latin)
singular: [ig-nis fach-oo-uhs] plural: [ig-neez fach-oo-ahy]
(a.k.a. foolish fire, friar's lantern, jack-o'-lantern or will-o'-the-wisp)

"A flitting phosphorescent light seen at night, chiefly over marshy ground, and believed to be due to spontaneous combustion of gas from decomposed organic matter; Something deluding or misleading.

In meteorology, a mysterious light seen at night flickering over marshes; when approached, it advances, always out of reach. The phenomenon is also known as will-o'-the-wisp and ignis fatuus (Latin: "foolish fire"). In popular legend it is considered ominous and is often purported to be the soul of one who has been rejected by hell carrying it's own hell coal on it's wanderings. The phenomenon is generally believed to be due to the spontaneous ignition of marsh gas, which consists mostly of methane and which is produced by the decomposition of dead plant matter."

Possible uses: Fire/earth illusion which inflicts confusion.

Water Affinity

Fata Morgana (Latin)
singular: [fah-tah mawr-gah-nah]
(a.k.a. fairy morgana, morgan le fey, mirage)

"An optical phenomenon that creates the illusion of water, often with inverted reflections of distant objects, and results from distortion of light by alternate layers of hot and cool air; Something illusory or insubstantial.

In meteorology, a mirage consisting of multiple images, as of cliffs and buildings, that are distorted and magnified to resemble elaborate castles, often seen near the Straits of Messina."

Possible uses: Water/light illusion which inflicts a status effect such as blind or confused.