Spells
Foul Storm
The caster of this major magick may speak a scrying storm.
| Level | 9 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of an old forest |
| Range | Close to you |
| Damage | Like the cuts of 100 blades |
| Duration | Until the next lunar cycle begins |
| 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 | Steal something important from a god |
| Wild magic effect | Gold terrifies you. |
Testing Lines Mark the Spear
The caster of this moderate magick may invoke an enveloping spear.
| Level | 4 |
| Area of effect | The entire cosmos |
| Range | 15 yards |
| Damage | Of serious concern |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to walk through a small town |
| Casting ritual | Utter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch |
| Recharge | Perform the complex movements with your arms |
| Wild magic effect | You develop an unseemly fascination with hands. |
Flesh of Durante
The caster of this moderate magick may speak an animating flesh.
| Level | 4 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a young forest |
| Range | No further than the length of 2 oxen |
| Damage | Enough to make this spell dangerous |
| Duration | Only until you fall asleep |
| Casting ritual | Repeat the magic phrase 3 times without interruption |
| Recharge | Reassemble the rare components |
| Wild magic effect | The sun makes your skin blister and ooze with wisteri pus. |
Honey's Touch
The caster of this moderate magick may summon an expanding touch.
| Level | 6 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a barn |
| Range | Across dimensions |
| Damage | Like a strong punch to the face |
| Duration | Only until you fall asleep |
| Casting ritual | Concentrate for 5 minutes |
| Recharge | Reassemble the rare components |
| Wild magic effect | Your arm turns bronze. |
The Bewildering Hex
The caster of this major magick may emanate a rending fog.
| Level | 8 |
| Area of effect | An area no larger than a baby's head |
| Range | As far as the crow flies |
| Damage | Like the deadly sting of a scorpion king |
| Duration | A fortnight |
| Casting ritual | Maintain unbroken skin contact with the target for 2 hours |
| Recharge | Hear the song of the phoenix |
| Wild magic effect | The ground around you turns to quicksand. |
Kaith's Inscribing Curse
The caster of this minor magick may conjure a banishing insect.
| Level | 1 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a town |
| Range | 18 yards |
| Damage | Barely worth mentioning |
| Duration | Only as long as you can concentrate on it |
| Casting ritual | Point towards the target |
| Recharge | Hear the sound of the sparrow's call |
| Wild magic effect | You lose all your teeth |
Myrtle Pit
The caster of this minor magick may embody a fungus pit.
| Level | 3 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a thimble |
| Range | Anywhere in the same region |
| Damage | Enough to cause a puddle to ripple |
| Duration | Only a few seconds |
| Casting ritual | Gesture in the direction of the target |
| Recharge | Wait until your mind is clear |
| Wild magic effect | Birds, birds, birds, birds!!! |
Lar's Redressing Spell
The caster of this moderate magick may embody a petrifying gate.
| Level | 5 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a puddle |
| Range | Close to you |
| Damage | Enough to leave permanent marks in stone |
| Duration | Until the temperature changes at dusk |
| Casting ritual | Imbibe the tawny potion and wait for 5 minutes |
| Recharge | Compose a short song and perform it |
| Wild magic effect | Your mouth will slowly disappear over the next fortnight. |
Mia's Imprisoning Curse
The caster of this moderate magick may hurl a crushing bubble.
| Level | 6 |
| Area of effect | Several targets |
| Range | Anywhere in the same continent |
| Damage | Like a clean slice from a sword |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to walk through a small town |
| Casting ritual | Perform a basic dance |
| Recharge | Wait until your heartrate drops below the rhythm of a horse's plodding clop |
| Wild magic effect | You lose all your hair. |
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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