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Cursed Portal

na

The caster of this major magick may invoke a charming portal.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
RangeAs far as the crow flies
Damage28 hit points
DurationUntil the next time you cast a spell
Casting ritualPrepare a ritual circle 1 days in advance
RechargeHear the song of the phoenix
Wild magic effectYour eye turns tomato.

Spirit of the Mustard Flesh

na

The caster of this moderate magick may emanate a blood flesh.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeIn your line of sight
DamageOf serious concern
DurationUntil the temperature changes at dusk
Casting ritualTouch the target with your bare skin
RechargeHunt a tiger and consume a piece of it
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid frightens you so much you weep and piss yourself.

The Mesmerizing Hex of Elisha

na

The caster of this moderate magick may emanate a worm worm.

Level4
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageEnough to break through a wooden door
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 effectThe ground around you turns to quicksand.

Rose Monolith

na

The caster of this major magick may speak a summoning monolith.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeIn your line of sight
DamageLike being bitten by an ancient reptile
DurationUntil the next time you cast a spell
Casting ritualMaintain unbroken eye contact with the target for 2 hours
RechargePluck a stone from the depths of the underworld
Wild magic effectThe sun makes your skin blister and ooze with asparagus pus.

Bella's Mind

na

The caster of this minor magick may sing an enveloping mind.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of 3 wagons
Range19 yards
DamageBarely worth mentioning
DurationFor as long as you can hold your breath
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargeHear the sound of the sparrow's call
Wild magic effectYou now have the same mating preferences of jackals.

Petrifying Lines Mark the Beast

na

The caster of this moderate magick may bring forth a disguising beast.

Level4
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeWithin 5 paces
DamageA cause for insistent pain
DurationOnly until you fall asleep
Casting ritualTouch the target with your bare skin
RechargeRest by an open fire with someone you trust
Wild magic effectYour toe turns turquoise.

Daemon of the Yellow Moment

na

The caster of this minor magick may summon a concealing moment.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageJust enough to insult someone
Duration6 seconds
Casting ritualTap your heels together
RechargeWait for 2 seconds
Wild magic effectYou lose the ability to do any sort of basic math. in fact, you can't even read numbers anymore.

Golem of Righteousness

na

The caster of this major magick may bring forth a transporting golem.

Level9
Area of effectA 13 foot circle
RangeAt a great distance from you
DamageSo enormous as to make the caster avoid casting it at all costs
Duration1 weeks
Casting ritualPrepare a casting ground 16 days in advance
RechargeWait for 5 days
Wild magic effectOver the next month, thick, black hair will cover your entire body.

Jayson's Star

na

The caster of this major magick may embody a crow star.

Level7
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeNear to you
DamageEnough to draw the attention of everyone in town
DurationUntil the next solar eclipse
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of a minotaur and prepare a beige elixir
RechargeRemove one finger from your main hand and burn it at an altar using rare firesalts
Wild magic effectYou lose all your hair.

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