- "The "Dancing Feet" spell has its origins in ancient Italy, but is best remembered for its improper usage by Warlock Zaccaria Innocenti who is credited with conjuring a 'dance' within Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD."
- —Reason for Mt. Vesuvius's eruption[1]
Biography
He misused the Dancing Feet Spell in 79 AD, conjuring a 'dance' within Mt. Vesuvius,[2] resulting in its eruption, which destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, killing at least 1500 people.[3] His improper usage of the spell is what he and the spell is most remembered for. Whether or not he was one of the eruption's casualties is unknown.
Magical abilities and skills
- Charms: Zaccaria cast the Dancing Feet Spell that inadvertently triggered the explosion of Mount Vesuvius which killed at least 1500 people.
Etymology
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