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The Disguising Geometries of Kallum

na

The caster of this minor magick may hurl a dividing moss.

Level2
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeNear to you
DamageNot more than a candle's singe
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite a short poem
Casting ritualSing a brief verse
RechargeReassemble the basic components from your pouch
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid becomes your mortal enemy.

Gar's Transporting Spell

na

The caster of this moderate magick may will an obsidian rat.

Level5
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageA cause for insistent pain
DurationUntil the temperature changes at dusk
Casting ritualConcentrate for 4 minutes
RechargeWait for 17 hours
Wild magic effectYou develop a terrible fear of cockatrices.

Foul Chaos

na

The caster of this minor magick may shout a transmuting chaos.

Level2
Area of effect2 targets
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageOnly slightly uncomfortable
Duration5 minutes
Casting ritualTap your heels together
RechargeWait until your mind is clear
Wild magic effectThe ground around you turns to quicksand.

Foul Smoke

na

The caster of this major magick may materialize a resurrecting smoke.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
Range10 feet
DamageEnough to take a mental toll on any who witness it
DurationUntil the next time you cast a spell
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of a stirge and prepare a teal elixir
RechargeBreed four and ten antelope
Wild magic effectYour right arm grows 1 foot longer.

The Charming Chant

na

The caster of this minor magick may project a sealing negation.

Level3
Area of effectAn area the size of a wagon
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageEnough to kill a large beetle
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk down the street
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 1 seconds
RechargeRun fingers through the flowing water of the river
Wild magic effectSmoke of tomato color pours from your mouth, eyes, and ears for 1 minutes. any who touch it turn into pathetic mushroom creatures.

The Excruciating Hex

na

The caster of this moderate magick may cast a diminishing heat.

Level5
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeFar from you
DamageEnough to kill a giant spider
DurationOnly a few hours
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 2 minutes
RechargeHunt a ferret and consume a piece of it
Wild magic effectThe sun makes your skin blister and ooze with green pus.

Chloe's Dust

na

The caster of this major magick may will a shielding dust.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of a puddle
RangeA pond's length away
DamageSo intense as to make the caster think twice before casting it
DurationA fortnight
Casting ritualPerfectly recite an ancient religious text
RechargeTravel to the land of the cave bear and recover what has been lost
Wild magic effectYou lose your eye over the next 1 days.

Cursed Heat

na

The caster of this minor magick may sing a blossoming heat.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectA single target
RangeAnywhere in the same region
DamageSimilar to a small gust of wind
DurationFor as long as you can hold your breath
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargeReassemble the basic components from your pouch
Wild magic effectThe wings of a bat sprout from your back.

Daemon of the Russet Aura

na

The caster of this minor magick may will an attracting aura.

Level1
Area of effectA single target
RangeAnywhere in the same town
Damage11 hit points
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite a short poem
Casting ritualPoint towards the target
RechargeHear the sound of the sparrow's call
Wild magic effectThe nearby forest sprouts 2d6 incubuss.

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