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Forgotten Monolith of Dorian

na

The caster of this minor magick may shout a water monolith.

Level3
Area of effectA single target
RangeClose to you
DamageJust enough to insult someone
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk down the street
Casting ritualSing a brief verse
RechargeReassemble the basic components from your pouch
Wild magic effectThe sun makes your skin blister and ooze with pear pus.

Curse of Talia

na

The caster of this major magick may speak a sand tar.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of a wagon
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageFatal to most humanoids
DurationUntil all civilizations fade to myth
Casting ritualMaintain unbroken skin contact with the target for 2 hours
RechargeDestroy the source of doppelganger
Wild magic effectEveryone around you smells like lions from now on.

Gate of Lisa

na

The caster of this major magick may cast a shielding gate.

Level8
Area of effectAn area no larger than three fighting beggars
Range1 yards
DamageWritten about in many stories
DurationUntil you have seen 3 sunrises
Casting ritualPrepare a casting ground 9 days in advance
RechargeCapture a sparrow and feed it for 3 days
Wild magic effectYou will rise as an undead djinn after you die.

Gold Rot

na

The caster of this minor magick may radiate a vine rot.

Level1
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
DamageSimilar to a bruised arm
DurationFor as long as you can hold your breath
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 1 seconds
RechargeIdentify a physical feature of your opponent and focus on it for 6 seconds
Wild magic effectYou can no longer cross rivers while conscious.

Daemon of the Malachite Swarm

na

The caster of this minor magick may radiate a vine swarm.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
DamageEnough to kill a small bird
DurationOnly a few minutes
Casting ritualPoint towards the target
RechargePerform the basic movements with your arms
Wild magic effectYou will rise as an undead dryad after you die.

The Imprisoning Embrace

na

The caster of this major magick may shout a consuming form.

Level9
Area of effectA 17 foot circle
RangeAs far as the crow flies
DamageEnough to corrupt the world
DurationUntil you have seen 3 sunsets
Casting ritualWalk the leylines surrounding the area for 4 days
RechargeDestroy the source of minotaur
Wild magic effect4 leagues away, a vampire has spawned. it will hunt you without rest until it kills you or you kill it.

The Warding Geometries of Chandra

na

The caster of this major magick may speak a nullifying vortex.

Level9
Area of effectAn area no larger than three fighting beggars
RangeClose to you
Damage56 hit points
Duration1 weeks
Casting ritualPrepare a ritual circle 4 days in advance
RechargeRemove one finger from your main hand and burn it at an altar using rare firesalts
Wild magic effectOne of your family members turns into a wight.

Indigo Lightning

na

The caster of this major magick may will an energizing lightning.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeAt a great distance from you
Damage57 hit points
DurationUntil a child is born
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a cerise decoction
RechargeDestroy the source of bean-nighe
Wild magic effectYou see dead people though you cannot communicate with them.

The Grasping Wish

na

The caster of this major magick may summon a communicating worm.

Level7
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeNear to you
Damage20 hit points
Duration4 weeks
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a beige decoction
RechargeRun fingers through the flowing water of the lost river of hubur
Wild magic effect2 leagues away, a green slime has spawned. it will hunt you without rest until it kills you or you kill it.

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