Spells
Spirit of the Thistle Steed
The caster of this major magick may radiate a serpent steed.
| Level | 7 |
| Area of effect | A 13 foot circle |
| Range | No further than the length of 1 oxen |
| Damage | Like the threshing of a wyrms many claws |
| Duration | 5 weeks |
| Casting ritual | Acquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a sepia decoction |
| Recharge | Run fingers through the rustling leaves of the world tree |
| Wild magic effect | The nearest humanoid frightens you so much you weep and piss yourself. |
Slime of Joy
The caster of this moderate magick may embody a maddening slime.
| Level | 6 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of 6 wagons |
| Range | As far as a cat leaps |
| Damage | Like a strong hit from a quarterstaff |
| Duration | Until dawn |
| Casting ritual | Repeat the magic phrase 3 times without interruption |
| Recharge | Repeat the mantra 36 times |
| Wild magic effect | You develop an unseemly fascination with noses. |
Hart's Reflecting Curse
The caster of this minor magick may shout a hastening warp.
| Level | 1 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a wagon |
| Range | Anywhere in the same province |
| Damage | Enough to kill a large beetle |
| Duration | Only a few minutes |
| Casting ritual | Point a focus, such as a wand or crystal, towards the target |
| Recharge | Perform the basic movements with your arms |
| Wild magic effect | Everything you see turns pear. |
Daemon of the Yellow Shield
The caster of this minor magick may project a paralyzing shield.
| Level | Cantrip |
| Area of effect | An area the size of an old forest |
| Range | No further than the nearest cross road |
| Damage | Only slightly uncomfortable |
| Duration | 1 minutes |
| Casting ritual | Snap your fingers clearly |
| Recharge | Wait for 5 seconds |
| Wild magic effect | Your arm doubles in size. |
The Blossoming Chant
The caster of this minor magick may radiate a revolting bark.
| Level | Cantrip |
| Area of effect | An area no larger than your tent |
| Range | As far as a cat leaps |
| Damage | Like a slap from a small child |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to walk down the street |
| Casting ritual | Combine the basic components from your pouch |
| Recharge | Recite the words of magic with confidence |
| Wild magic effect | You will rise as an undead mantis after you die. |
The Rending Chant
The caster of this major magick may materialize a levitating shadow.
| Level | 7 |
| Area of effect | A 15 foot circle |
| Range | Anywhere in the same continent |
| Damage | Like being bitten by an ancient reptile |
| Duration | Until the next lunar eclipse |
| Casting ritual | Acquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a indigo decoction |
| Recharge | Pluck a stone from the depths of the underworld |
| Wild magic effect | You develop an unseemly fascination with hairs. |
The Blossoming Hex
The caster of this minor magick may sing a regenerating spray.
| Level | Cantrip |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a barn |
| Range | 11 yards |
| Damage | Not more than a candle's singe |
| Duration | For as long as you can stand on one foot |
| Casting ritual | Point a focus, such as a wand or crystal, towards the target |
| Recharge | Recite a well-known poem from memory without interruption |
| Wild magic effect | Everyone around you smells like ice bats from now on. |
Forgotten Warp of Alicia
The caster of this minor magick may project a regenerating warp.
| Level | Cantrip |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a barn |
| Range | Anywhere in the same town |
| Damage | Just enough to insult someone |
| Duration | 3 minutes |
| Casting ritual | Combine the basic components from your pouch |
| Recharge | Recite the words of magic with confidence |
| Wild magic effect | You now have the same mating preferences of beavers. |
Josua's Pyramid
The caster of this moderate magick may summon a mesmerizing pyramid.
| Level | 4 |
| Area of effect | The entire planet |
| Range | As far as a cat leaps |
| Damage | Similar to a burn from a blazing torch |
| Duration | Until the next mealtime |
| Casting ritual | Perform a basic dance |
| Recharge | Remember something bad from your past and then let it go |
| Wild magic effect | Food and water no longer sustain you. only blood. |
Spells designed by
Spell Generator with casting rituals, descriptions, and wild magic effects
The Spell Generator brings old-school, soft magic flavour to your fantasy roleplaying games. Use them as inspiration for your own original spell designs, to spice up a monster, or add magical effects to dungeons. The wild magic effects can be used by themselves or as catastrophes that strike the careless wizard who fails to perform the proper rituals!
Some spells include content from Maze Rats by Ben Milton. Used with permission under the CC BY 4.0 license.
If you want to use any of the content, please read the terms first. Happy adventuring!