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Forgotten Void of Beatrix

na

The caster of this major magick may hurl an animating void.

Level8
Area of effectA 6 foot circle
RangeFar from you
DamageEnough to kill a troll
Duration3 days
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of a witch and prepare a emerald elixir
RechargeRecite one of the epic poems from memory without interruption
Wild magic effectEverywhere you go, you leave a cinnabar slime trail.

Foul Wind

na

The caster of this minor magick may bring forth a transmuting wind.

Level3
Area of effectA single target
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageLike a slap from a small child
Duration5 minutes
Casting ritualSnap your fingers clearly
RechargeIdentify a physical feature of your opponent and focus on it for 5 seconds
Wild magic effectAny iron you touch becomes rusted.

The Compelling Hex of Honey

na

The caster of this minor magick may project a dispelling cascade.

Level2
Area of effect3 targets
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageJust enough to insult someone
Duration2 seconds
Casting ritualPoint a focus, such as a wand or crystal, towards the target
RechargeWait until your mind is clear
Wild magic effectYour best friend turns into a treant.

The Bewildering Embrace

na

The caster of this minor magick may bring forth an oil beacon.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageLike a slap from a small child
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase
RechargeWait for 3 seconds
Wild magic effectThe wings of a bat sprout from your back.

Cursed Insect

na

The caster of this moderate magick may materialize a screaming insect.

Level6
Area of effectAn area no larger than three fighting beggars
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageEnough to break bone
DurationFor about as long as it takes to read a fairy tale
Casting ritualImbibe the pumpkin potion and wait for 2 minutes
RechargeBurn a piece of a striga
Wild magic effectYou see dead people though you cannot communicate with them.

Quentin's Imprisoning Grace

na

The caster of this moderate magick may invoke a mesmerizing mask.

Level4
Area of effectAn area no larger than three fighting beggars
RangeWithin 3 paces
DamageEnough to take seriously
DurationOnly an hour
Casting ritualPerform the ritual song
RechargeReassemble the rare components
Wild magic effectAny iron you touch becomes rusted.

The Praying Hex

na

The caster of this major magick may hurl an expanding serpent.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeIn your line of sight
DamageWritten about in many stories
DurationUntil you have seen 3 sunrises
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a grey decoction
RechargeRepeat the mantra 89 times 13 times
Wild magic effectYou develop insanity: believes they are a cat

The Enraging Chant

na

The caster of this moderate magick may conjure a worm disk.

Level4
Area of effectThe entire planet
RangeAs far as you damn well please
DamageEnough to make this spell dangerous
Duration5 hours
Casting ritualTouch the target with your bare skin
RechargeCompose a short song and perform it
Wild magic effectThe nearby forest sprouts 2d6 succubuss.

The Enraging Embrace

na

The caster of this major magick may materialize a rat lava.

Level8
Area of effectAn area no larger than three fighting beggars
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
DamageEnough to corrupt the world
Duration6 weeks
Casting ritualPrepare a ritual circle 1 days in advance
RechargeRun fingers through the flowing water of the lost river of hubur
Wild magic effectEveryone around you smells like hippogriffs from now on.

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