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Blake's Hastening Curse

na

The caster of this minor magick may project a foreseeing eye.

Level2
Area of effectAn area the size of 2 wagons
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageEnough to kill a small squirrel
DurationFor as long as you can hold your breath
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 6 seconds
RechargeWait for 4 minutes
Wild magic effectYou develop insanity: speaks private thoughts

The Scrying Geometries of Killian

na

The caster of this moderate magick may sing an illuminating sentinel.

Level5
Area of effectThe entire planet
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
DamageOf serious concern
DurationUntil the next mealtime
Casting ritualTouch the target with your bare skin
RechargeCook a 3 course meal and serve it to someone
Wild magic effectYou develop a crippling fear of books.

The Transporting Geometries of Amy

na

The caster of this moderate magick may conjure a diminishing chariot.

Level6
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageEnough to break through a wooden door
DurationUntil the temperature changes at dusk
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 1 minutes
RechargeReassemble the rare components
Wild magic effectThe sun makes your skin blister and ooze with mauve pus.

The Forking Hex

na

The caster of this minor magick may bring forth a dispelling smoke.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageSimilar to a bruised arm
Duration3 minutes
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 5 seconds
RechargeSpin in 3 circles while facing the sky
Wild magic effectYou begin to hallucinate the eyes of a large cat peering at you from every dark corner.

Foul Oil

na

The caster of this major magick may shout a disguising oil.

Level9
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeAnywhere in the same region
DamageSo enormous as to make the caster avoid casting it at all costs
DurationUntil you have seen 3 sunsets
Casting ritualPerfectly recite an ancient religious text
RechargeCapture a sparrow and feed it for 3 days
Wild magic effectYour left arm grows shorter.

Durante's Denying Spell

na

The caster of this major magick may speak a charming throne.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageLike the deadly sting of a scorpion king
DurationUntil the next solar eclipse
Casting ritualPerfectly recite an ancient religious text
RechargeWait for 1 days
Wild magic effectYou develop a fear of fire.

Bedelia's Bone

na

The caster of this minor magick may project a transmuting bone.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeA pond's length away
DamageLike a slap from a small child
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 1 seconds
RechargeScoop a handful of soil from the earth beneath your feet
Wild magic effectSmoke of beige color pours from your mouth, eyes, and ears for 6 minutes. any who touch it turn into pathetic mushroom creatures.

Armor of Cunning

na

The caster of this major magick may invoke a wood armor.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a puddle
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageEnough to permanently scar any who survive it
Duration6 days
Casting ritualWalk the leylines surrounding the area for 4 days
RechargeDestroy the source of sandworm
Wild magic effectYou now have the head of a black raccoon.

The Encoding Geometries of Ricky

na

The caster of this moderate magick may radiate a stone coil.

Level6
Area of effect5 targets
RangeClose to you
DamageEnough to take seriously
DurationUntil the temperature changes at dusk
Casting ritualConcentrate for 3 minutes
RechargeWait for 7 hours
Wild magic effectYour right arm grows 1 foot longer.

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