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Daemon of the Moss Crystal

na

The caster of this major magick may speak a poison crystal.

Level9
Area of effectA 10 foot circle
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageEnough to corrupt a star
DurationUntil the end of all things
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeRepeat the mantra 46 times 36 times
Wild magic effectEvery 6 day cycle you get progessively weaker and more terrified. by the end of each cycle you are so weak you can hardly walk. only the murder of an innocent resets the cycle and restores your health.

The Illuminating Geometries of Emil

na

The caster of this moderate magick may project a rending spray.

Level4
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageLike a strong hit from a quarterstaff
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk through a small town
Casting ritualImbibe the slate potion and wait for 2 minutes
RechargePerform a clean strike with bare knuckles on your opponent
Wild magic effectOne of your family members turns into a chimera.

The Hastening Embrace

na

The caster of this moderate magick may sing a deciphering probability.

Level5
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageLike a strong hit from a quarterstaff
DurationUntil the next mealtime
Casting ritualChant magic words while making the appropriate hand motion
RechargeRemember something bad from your past and then let it go
Wild magic effectYour toe turns ash.

Diminishing Hands Trace the Fountain

na

The caster of this minor magick may project a wearying fountain.

Level1
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeAnywhere in the same region
DamageSimilar to a bruised arm
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargeRun fingers through the flowing water of the river
Wild magic effectThe nearby forest sprouts 2d6 scavengers.

Curse of Bob

na

The caster of this minor magick may materialize a crystal shield.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a puddle
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
Damage8 hit points
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualQuaff the mauve elixir
RechargeWait for 4 seconds
Wild magic effectYou develop 5 extra toes.

The Forking Chant

na

The caster of this moderate magick may will a crow dance.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeA pond's length away
DamageOf serious concern
Duration3 hours
Casting ritualConcentrate for 2 minutes
RechargeRemember something bad from your past and then let it go
Wild magic effectYou begin to hallucinate the eyes of a large cat peering at you from every dark corner.

Salt of Lydia

na

The caster of this major magick may invoke a stone salt.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a town
RangeAt a great distance from you
DamageWritten about in many stories
Duration1 watches
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase, combine the components, perform the ritual dance, and think only of the outcome you desire without being interrupted
RechargeBreed four and ten grizzly bears
Wild magic effectYou develop a terrible fear of caribous.

The Compelling Invocation

na

The caster of this minor magick may conjure a worm thunder.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a town
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageEnough to startle your horse
DurationOnly a few seconds
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of an adult tree
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid frightens you so much you weep and piss yourself.

Forgotten Warp of Kalth

na

The caster of this moderate magick may emanate an acid warp.

Level4
Area of effectThe entire planet
RangeA pond's length away
DamageLike a clean slice from a sword
Duration6 hours
Casting ritualConcentrate for 3 minutes
RechargeBurn a piece of a siren
Wild magic effectYou will rise as an undead orc after you die.

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