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The Scrying Hex of Galvur

na

The caster of this major magick may hurl a sand insect.

Level9
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageFatal to most humanoids
Duration5 weeks
Casting ritualPerfectly recite an ancient religious text
RechargeWear the skin of a wild horse for 13 days
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid suddenly ages 10 years.

Gwendolyn's Revolting Grace

na

The caster of this major magick may materialize a crystal torrent.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
RangeAt a great distance from you
DamageLike the threshing of a wyrms many claws
DurationA fortnight
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeWear the skin of a caribou for 15 days
Wild magic effectOver the next month, thick, black hair will cover your entire body.

Raven's Conjuring Grace

na

The caster of this minor magick may speak a fungus sentinel.

Level3
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageLike a slap from a small child
DurationFor as long as you can hold your breath
Casting ritualConcentrate on your opponent
RechargeHear the sound of the sparrow's call
Wild magic effectYou can no longer cross rivers while conscious.

Daemon of the Pumpkin Wall

na

The caster of this major magick may project an animating wall.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a town
RangeAs far as you damn well please
DamageEnough to take a mental toll on any who witness it
DurationUntil all civilizations fade to myth
Casting ritualPrepare a ritual circle 2 days in advance
RechargeRemove one finger from your main hand and burn it at an altar using rare firesalts
Wild magic effectThe nearest human turns into a green slime.

Curse of Dmitri

na

The caster of this minor magick may materialize a vine monolith.

Level2
Area of effectA single target
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageSimilar to a stubbed toe
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualQuaff the persimmon elixir
RechargeReassemble the basic components from your pouch
Wild magic effectThe nearest human turns into a merchant.

The Shielding Hex of Jelen

na

The caster of this major magick may will a spawning gaze.

Level7
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeAs far as you damn well please
DamageWritten about in many stories
DurationUntil the next time you cast a spell
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of the world tree
Wild magic effectYou see dead people though you cannot communicate with them.

The Denying Embrace

na

The caster of this moderate magick may cast a reflecting pyramid.

Level4
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageEnough to get your enemy's full attention
DurationUntil the next mealtime
Casting ritualImbibe the apricot potion and wait for 2 minutes
RechargeRemember something bad from your past and then let it go
Wild magic effectYou see dead people though you cannot communicate with them.

The Inscribing Embrace

na

The caster of this moderate magick may sing an oil pulse.

Level5
Area of effect3 targets
RangeFar from you
DamageOf serious concern
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk through a small town
Casting ritualChant magic words while making the appropriate hand motion
RechargeReassemble the rare components
Wild magic effectYour mouth will slowly disappear over the next fortnight.

Snow of Stoicism

na

The caster of this major magick may sing a foreseeing snow.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of a town
RangeClose to you
DamageLike the scorching blast of a meteor
DurationUntil the next lunar eclipse
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of a raider and prepare a misty elixir
RechargePluck a stone from the depths of the underworld
Wild magic effectYour skin turns champagne.

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