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Aria's Deceiving Spell

na

The caster of this minor magick may materialize a piercing wood.

Level3
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
Range15 feet
DamageOnly slightly uncomfortable
DurationFor as long as you can hold your breath
Casting ritualPoint a focus, such as a wand or crystal, towards the target
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of an adult tree
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid frightens you so much you weep and piss yourself.

Derrick's Disguising Spell

na

The caster of this minor magick may materialize a terrifying key.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a town
RangeAnywhere in the same region
DamageEnough to startle an animal
Duration5 seconds
Casting ritualQuaff the amber elixir
RechargeRun fingers through the flowing water of the river
Wild magic effectGold terrifies you.

The Creeping Embrace

na

The caster of this major magick may emanate an animating water.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeClose to you
DamageEnough to kill a troll
Duration5 weeks
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeHear the song of the phoenix
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid frightens you so much you weep and piss yourself.

Daemon of the Misty Dream

na

The caster of this major magick may radiate a worm dream.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a puddle
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageSo intense as to make the caster think twice before casting it
DurationUntil a child is born
Casting ritualPerfectly recite an ancient religious text
RechargeRun fingers through the flowing water of the lost river of hubur
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid suddenly ages 10 years.

Spirit of the Violet Swarm

na

The caster of this minor magick may cast an expanding swarm.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
Range6 yards
DamageEnough to startle an animal
DurationFor as long as you can stand on one foot
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase
RechargePerform the basic movements with your arms
Wild magic effect4 leagues away, a doppelganger has spawned. it will hunt you without rest until it kills you or you kill it.

Jasper's Lava

na

The caster of this major magick may speak a poison lava.

Level7
Area of effectA 3 foot circle
RangeAs far as you damn well please
DamageEnough to kill a troll
DurationUntil a child is born
Casting ritualPerfectly recite an ancient religious text
RechargeBreed four and ten snow leopards
Wild magic effectYou switch bodies with the nearest humanoid

The Banishing Hex of Barty

na

The caster of this major magick may hurl an illuminating ghost.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageEnough to permanently scar any who survive it
DurationUntil you have seen 3 sunsets
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase, combine the components, perform the ritual dance, and think only of the outcome you desire without being interrupted
RechargeEntirely rediscover the spell from first principles
Wild magic effectYour skin turns cyan.

The Revealing Hex

na

The caster of this minor magick may radiate an avenging claw.

Level2
Area of effectAn area the size of a wagon
Range14 yards
DamageSimilar to a small stone that was hurled
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk down the street
Casting ritualConcentrate on your opponent
RechargeRecite a well-known poem from memory without interruption
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid suddenly ages 10 years.

Combining Lines Mark the Blade

na

The caster of this minor magick may speak an amber blade.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
RangeNear to you
DamageNot more than a candle's singe
Duration3 seconds
Casting ritualQuaff the mustard elixir
RechargeRecite a well-known poem from memory without interruption
Wild magic effectAnyone who spends more than 1 days in your company goes insane.

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