Spells
Spirit of the Persimmon Servant
The caster of this major magick may embody a slime servant.
| Level | 7 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a town |
| Range | Within 5 paces |
| Damage | Worth writing a song about |
| Duration | Until you have seen 3 sunrises |
| Casting ritual | Acquire the blood of a siren and prepare a carrot elixir |
| Recharge | Complete a hero's journey |
| Wild magic effect | Your left arm grows shorter. |
Rylan's Silencing Curse
The caster of this moderate magick may summon a concealing bolt.
| Level | 4 |
| Area of effect | An area no larger than an old well |
| Range | As far as the crow flies |
| Damage | Enough to make this spell dangerous |
| Duration | Until dawn |
| Casting ritual | Chant magic words while making the appropriate hand motion |
| Recharge | Reassemble the rare components |
| Wild magic effect | Birds, birds, birds, birds!!! |
Celeste's Screaming Spell
The caster of this moderate magick may summon an enveloping poison.
| Level | 4 |
| Area of effect | The entire cosmos |
| Range | No further than the length of 4 oxen |
| Damage | Enough to make this spell dangerous |
| Duration | Until the next mealtime |
| Casting ritual | Utter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch |
| Recharge | Compose a short song and perform it |
| Wild magic effect | You begin to hallucinate the eyes of a large cat peering at you from every dark corner. |
Crow of Schemery
The caster of this moderate magick may project an enveloping crow.
| Level | 4 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a thimble |
| Range | No further than the length of 3 oxen |
| Damage | Enough to kill a large dog |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to read a fairy tale |
| Casting ritual | Repeat the magic phrase 4 times without interruption |
| Recharge | Hunt a walrus and consume a piece of it |
| Wild magic effect | Your toe doubles in size. |
Forgotten Cloud of Laura
The caster of this moderate magick may conjure a rending cloud.
| Level | 5 |
| Area of effect | The entire planet |
| Range | As far as you damn well please |
| Damage | Enough to break through a wooden door |
| Duration | 5 hours |
| Casting ritual | Touch the target with your bare skin |
| Recharge | Burn a piece of a sea serpent |
| Wild magic effect | You grow a gnarly hunchback. |
The Trying Geometries of Jasper
The caster of this minor magick may bring forth a fungus bubble.
| Level | 2 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a wagon |
| Range | Within 2 paces |
| Damage | Enough to startle your horse |
| Duration | Only as long as you can concentrate on it |
| Casting ritual | Gesture in the direction of the target |
| Recharge | Wait until your mind is clear |
| Wild magic effect | You grow a gnarly hunchback. |
Duplicating Lines Mark the Honey
The caster of this major magick may bring forth a wood honey.
| Level | 9 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a town |
| Range | 18 feet |
| Damage | Enough to corrupt a star |
| Duration | A fortnight |
| Casting ritual | Utter the magic phrase, combine the components, perform the ritual dance, and think only of the outcome you desire without being interrupted |
| Recharge | Complete a hero's journey |
| Wild magic effect | Your best friend turns into a troll. |
Marina's Shielding Curse
The caster of this moderate magick may invoke a dispelling slime.
| Level | 4 |
| Area of effect | An area no larger than three fighting beggars |
| Range | 7 feet |
| Damage | Enough to injure a humanoid |
| Duration | Until the temperature changes at dusk |
| Casting ritual | Imbibe the umber potion and wait for 3 minutes |
| Recharge | Burn a piece of a wendigo |
| Wild magic effect | You are compelled to only tell the truth. |
The Creeping Wish
The caster of this minor magick may shout a piercing fog.
| Level | 3 |
| Area of effect | The entire planet |
| Range | Anywhere in the same province |
| Damage | Enough to cause a puddle to ripple |
| Duration | Only a few seconds |
| Casting ritual | Stare unblinking at the target for 1 seconds |
| Recharge | Pluck a stone from a running river |
| Wild magic effect | Birds, birds, birds, birds!!! |
Spells designed by
Spell Generator with casting rituals, descriptions, and wild magic effects
The Spell Generator brings old-school, soft magic flavour to your fantasy roleplaying games. Use them as inspiration for your own original spell designs, to spice up a monster, or add magical effects to dungeons. The wild magic effects can be used by themselves or as catastrophes that strike the careless wizard who fails to perform the proper rituals!
Some spells include content from Maze Rats by Ben Milton. Used with permission under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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