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The Combining Embrace

na

The caster of this minor magick may bring forth a serpent star.

Level1
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeNo further than the length of 4 oxen
DamageOnly slightly uncomfortable
DurationOnly a few minutes
Casting ritualGesture in the direction of the target
RechargeIdentify a physical feature of your opponent and focus on it for 1 seconds
Wild magic effectYou are compelled to always lie.

The Illuminating Wish

na

The caster of this moderate magick may sing a withering loop.

Level5
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
DamageEnough to slow down a troll
DurationFor about as long as it takes to read a fairy tale
Casting ritualConcentrate for 1 minutes
RechargeFind and kill a roc
Wild magic effectYou lose the ability to do any sort of basic math. in fact, you can't even read numbers anymore.

The Reflecting Wish

na

The caster of this minor magick may radiate a screaming probability.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a town
RangeAnywhere in the same region
DamageJust enough to insult someone
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite a short poem
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargeWait for 1 minutes
Wild magic effectOver the next 5 weeks, you will slowly transform into a black slime.

The Enraging Wish

na

The caster of this minor magick may embody a shielding beam.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageOnly slightly uncomfortable
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite a short poem
Casting ritualGesture in the direction of the target
RechargeWait until your mind is clear
Wild magic effectEverywhere you go, you leave a slate slime trail.

Spirit of the Amaranth Chain

na

The caster of this major magick may project a flesh chain.

Level7
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageLike the deadly sting of a scorpion king
DurationUntil the next time you cast a spell
Casting ritualPrepare a casting ground 12 days in advance
RechargeEntirely rediscover the spell from first principles
Wild magic effectYou can no longer cross rivers while conscious.

Emerald Blood

na

The caster of this major magick may sing a thorn blood.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of a wagon
RangeIn your line of sight
DamageEnough to draw the attention of the gods
DurationUntil all civilizations fade to myth
Casting ritualWalk the leylines surrounding the area for 4 days
RechargeRecite one of the epic poems from memory without interruption
Wild magic effectAny iron you touch becomes rusted.

Spirit of the Amber Crystal

na

The caster of this minor magick may conjure an enlightening crystal.

Level2
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageEnough to startle an animal
DurationOnly a few minutes
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargePerform the basic movements with your arms
Wild magic effectOver the next 6 weeks, you will slowly transform into a death knight.

Forgotten Rain of Dolan

na

The caster of this major magick may embody an attracting rain.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeNear to you
DamageEnough to take a mental toll on any who witness it
DurationUntil the next time you cast a spell
Casting ritualPerfectly recite an ancient religious text
RechargeDestroy the source of barghest
Wild magic effectYou develop a crippling fear of books.

Curse of Drangor

na

The caster of this major magick may materialize an emboldening bolt.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeAs far as you damn well please
DamageLike being bitten by an ancient reptile
DurationUntil a child is born
Casting ritualWalk the leylines surrounding the area for 6 days
RechargePluck a stone from the depths of the underworld
Wild magic effectYou grow a gnarly hunchback.

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