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The Forecasting Hex

na

The caster of this major magick may hurl a grasping worm.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a wagon
RangeFar from you
DamageEnough to kill a troll
DurationUntil you have seen 3 sunsets
Casting ritualWalk the leylines surrounding the area for 3 days
RechargeEntirely rediscover the spell from first principles
Wild magic effectYou now have the same mating preferences of foxs.

Cursed Swarm

na

The caster of this major magick may shout a silencing swarm.

Level8
Area of effectA single target
RangeAs far as you damn well please
DamageWritten about in many stories
DurationUntil the next time you cast a spell
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of a bandit and prepare a malachite elixir
RechargeRemove one finger from your main hand and burn it at an altar using rare firesalts
Wild magic effectYou develop a terrible fear of pelicans.

Miriam's Sealing Curse

na

The caster of this moderate magick may shout a honey lava.

Level4
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
RangeAs far as the crow flies
DamageA cause for insistent pain
DurationUntil the next mealtime
Casting ritualPerform the ritual song
RechargePerform a clean strike with bare knuckles on your opponent
Wild magic effectYou switch bodies with the nearest humanoid

The Mindreading Hex

na

The caster of this minor magick may speak a vine echo.

Level2
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
RangeAnywhere in the same region
DamageNot more than a candle's singe
Duration2 seconds
Casting ritualGesture in the direction of the target
RechargeSpin in 6 circles while facing the sky
Wild magic effectYou develop a crippling fear of books.

The Animating Invocation

na

The caster of this moderate magick may conjure a brine honey.

Level4
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeClose to you
DamageEnough to slow down a troll
DurationFor about as long as it takes to read a fairy tale
Casting ritualImbibe the lavender potion and wait for 4 minutes
RechargePerform a clean strike with bare knuckles on your opponent
Wild magic effectYou are compelled to only tell the truth.

The Combining Hex of Delia

na

The caster of this moderate magick may speak a bone blob.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of 5 wagons
Range10 feet
DamageEnough to slow down a troll
Duration5 hours
Casting ritualPerform a basic dance
RechargeBurn a piece of a berserker
Wild magic effectYour finger doubles in size.

Hindering Hands Trace the Star

na

The caster of this minor magick may radiate an opening star.

Level1
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeAs far as the crow flies
DamageEnough to cause a puddle to ripple
Duration6 minutes
Casting ritualQuaff the carrot elixir
RechargeWait until your mind is clear
Wild magic effectThe sun makes your skin blister and ooze with pumpkin pus.

Seeking Hands Trace the Rain

na

The caster of this moderate magick may sing a communicating rain.

Level5
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeNo further than the nearest cross road
DamageEnough to make this spell dangerous
DurationOnly a few hours
Casting ritualPerform a basic dance
RechargeCook a 3 course meal and serve it to someone
Wild magic effectYour nose turns mustard.

Eliot's Revolting Grace

na

The caster of this minor magick may invoke a communicating word.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
RangeWithin 2 paces
DamageSimilar to a small stone that was hurled
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualQuaff the turquoise elixir
RechargePerform the basic movements with your arms
Wild magic effectOne of your family members turns into a clicker.

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