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The Forecasting Hex

na

The caster of this moderate magick may conjure a flesh bone.

Level4
Area of effectAn area the size of 4 wagons
RangeA pond's length away
DamageEnough to break bone
DurationFor about as long as it takes to read a fairy tale
Casting ritualRepeat the magic phrase 6 times without interruption
RechargeHunt a caribou and consume a piece of it
Wild magic effectYou find that your teeth have all transformed into sharp points.

The Blossoming Geometries of Peter

na

The caster of this major magick may hurl a fusing wind.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeNo further than the length of 2 oxen
DamageDeadly serious
DurationUntil the next lunar cycle begins
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeWear the skin of a seal for 14 days
Wild magic effect4 leagues away, a dark gnome has spawned. it will hunt you without rest until it kills you or you kill it.

The Deceiving Hex

na

The caster of this moderate magick may bring forth an ice sap.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
DamageEnough to break bone
DurationUntil the temperature changes at dusk
Casting ritualPerform the ritual song
RechargePerform a clean strike with bare knuckles on your opponent
Wild magic effectYou grow a gnarly hunchback.

Curse of Mack

na

The caster of this minor magick may speak a stone disk.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of a wagon
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageSimilar to a small gust of wind
DurationOnly a few minutes
Casting ritualSnap your fingers clearly
RechargeWait until your mind is clear
Wild magic effectGold terrifies you.

Obsidian of Candice

na

The caster of this major magick may emanate an intoxicating obsidian.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeAs far as you damn well please
DamageEnough to drain even the most distinguished wizards
DurationUntil the seasons change
Casting ritualMaintain unbroken eye contact with the target for 6 hours
RechargeRepeat the mantra 71 times 3 times
Wild magic effectThe nearest human turns into a wendigo.

Spirit of the Sangria Wood

na

The caster of this minor magick may speak a tar wood.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area no larger than three fighting beggars
RangeIn your line of sight
Damage8 hit points
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualConcentrate on your opponent
RechargeWait for 3 minutes
Wild magic effectYou grow a gnarly hunchback.

The Petrifying Hex of Gareth

na

The caster of this moderate magick may materialize a tar elemental.

Level5
Area of effectAn area the size of a puddle
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageEnough to injure a humanoid
DurationUntil dawn
Casting ritualConcentrate for 6 minutes
RechargeRest by an open fire with someone you trust
Wild magic effectBirds, birds, birds, birds!!!

The Summoning Embrace

na

The caster of this moderate magick may radiate a scrying wall.

Level4
Area of effectA 4 foot circle
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageEnough to leave permanent marks in stone
DurationOnly an hour
Casting ritualChant magic words while making the appropriate hand motion
RechargeWait until your heartrate drops below the rhythm of a horse's plodding clop
Wild magic effectYou are compelled to sing the same song every day at midday. if you try to resist, you find that you cannot breathe until the song is complete.

Roxy's Creeping Grace

na

The caster of this major magick may will an intoxicating glass.

Level9
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
RangeWithin 6 paces
Damage52 hit points
Duration6 watches
Casting ritualPerfectly recite an ancient religious text
RechargeDestroy the source of flame salamander
Wild magic effectYou are compelled to only tell the truth.

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