Spells

The Sealing Embrace

na

The caster of this minor magick may shout a spawning stone.

Level1
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageBarely worth mentioning
DurationFor as long as you can hold your breath
Casting ritualGesture in the direction of the target
RechargeIdentify a physical feature of your opponent and focus on it for 6 seconds
Wild magic effectYou find that your teeth have all transformed into sharp points.

The Energizing Embrace

na

The caster of this moderate magick may emanate an oil mind.

Level4
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeIn your line of sight
DamageLike a strong hit from a quarterstaff
DurationOnly an hour
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 5 minutes
RechargeCompose a short song and perform it
Wild magic effectYou develop insanity: fears a close friend

Spirit of the Lemon Torrent

na

The caster of this moderate magick may emanate a rat torrent.

Level4
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeNo further than the length of 2 oxen
DamageA cause for insistent pain
DurationOnly until you fall asleep
Casting ritualImbibe the sienna potion and wait for 4 minutes
RechargePerform the complex movements with your arms
Wild magic effectEveryone around you smells like groundhogs from now on.

Curse of Amira

na

The caster of this minor magick may shout a charming nexus.

Level3
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeNo further than the nearest cross road
DamageEnough to kill a dragonfly
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk down the street
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 1 seconds
RechargePluck a stone from a running river
Wild magic effectYou develop an unseemly fascination with hairs.

Yazid's Steed

na

The caster of this major magick may shout a vine steed.

Level7
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
Range12 feet
DamageFatal to most humanoids
DurationUntil the next time you cast a spell
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase, combine the components, perform the ritual dance, and think only of the outcome you desire without being interrupted
RechargeHear the song of the phoenix
Wild magic effectA strange, cruel mouth appears somewhere near your ear. the things it says upset you.

The Concealing Hex of Duck

na

The caster of this minor magick may sing an attracting touch.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageEnough to startle your horse
Duration4 seconds
Casting ritualTap your heels together
RechargeIdentify a physical feature of your opponent and focus on it for 3 seconds
Wild magic effectYour privates doubles in size.

Forgotten Rot of Forbes

na

The caster of this minor magick may hurl a salt rot.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
RangeNo further than the length of 4 oxen
DamageEnough to kill a small squirrel
Duration4 seconds
Casting ritualGesture in the direction of the target
RechargeWait for 4 minutes
Wild magic effectYou develop a fear of fire.

Cursed Lightning

na

The caster of this minor magick may materialize a hindering lightning.

Level3
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
RangeFar from you
Damage3 hit points
DurationOnly a few minutes
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 3 seconds
RechargeWait for 1 minutes
Wild magic effectYou lose the ability to do any sort of basic math. in fact, you can't even read numbers anymore.

Sap of Inquisition

na

The caster of this major magick may shout a mindreading sap.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeIn your line of sight
DamageLike the threshing of a wyrms many claws
DurationUntil the next time you cast a spell
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase, combine the components, perform the ritual dance, and think only of the outcome you desire without being interrupted
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of the world tree
Wild magic effectYou lose all your hair.

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