Spells
The Energizing Wish
The caster of this moderate magick may radiate a bewildering dust.
| Level | 4 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a single coin |
| Range | As far as you damn well please |
| Damage | Enough to get your enemy's full attention |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to read a fairy tale |
| Casting ritual | Touch the target with your bare skin |
| Recharge | Repeat the mantra 86 times |
| Wild magic effect | Everywhere you go, you attract flocks of brightly colored birds. |
Stone of Cunning
The caster of this minor magick may emanate a paralyzing stone.
| Level | 3 |
| Area of effect | An area no larger than your tent |
| Range | Within 2 paces |
| Damage | 10 hit points |
| Duration | Only a few minutes |
| Casting ritual | Concentrate on your opponent |
| Recharge | Wait until your mind is clear |
| Wild magic effect | You suddenly age 10 years. |
The Charming Geometries of Clark
The caster of this major magick may conjure a worm sphere.
| Level | 7 |
| Area of effect | A 20 foot circle |
| Range | Within 4 paces |
| Damage | Enough to drain even the most distinguished wizards |
| Duration | Until all civilizations fade to myth |
| Casting ritual | Perform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases |
| Recharge | Entirely rediscover the spell from first principles |
| Wild magic effect | Your nose doubles in size. |
The Duplicating Hex of Lacy
The caster of this major magick may invoke a deafening water.
| Level | 7 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a single coin |
| Range | Anywhere in the same continent |
| Damage | Like the cuts of 100 blades |
| Duration | Until the next lunar eclipse |
| Casting ritual | Utter the magic phrase, combine the components, perform the ritual dance, and think only of the outcome you desire without being interrupted |
| Recharge | Wait for 4 days |
| Wild magic effect | You will rise as an undead ogre after you die. |
Cursed Rat
The caster of this minor magick may hurl a rending rat.
| Level | 1 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a thimble |
| Range | Anywhere in the same continent |
| Damage | Similar to a small stone that was hurled |
| Duration | Only as long as you can concentrate on it |
| Casting ritual | Point a focus, such as a wand or crystal, towards the target |
| Recharge | Wait for 1 seconds |
| Wild magic effect | The nearest humanoid frightens you so much you weep and piss yourself. |
The Deafening Invocation
The caster of this minor magick may shout a communicating aura.
| Level | 1 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of 4 wagons |
| Range | Anywhere in the same continent |
| Damage | Similar to a bruised arm |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet |
| Casting ritual | Point towards the target |
| Recharge | Perform the basic movements with your arms |
| Wild magic effect | Over the next 5 days, your eyes will slowly shrink then disappear. |
Curse of Aptal
The caster of this major magick may conjure a petrifying plasma.
| Level | 7 |
| Area of effect | An area no larger than three fighting beggars |
| Range | Close to you |
| Damage | Enough to corrupt the world |
| Duration | Until the seasons change |
| Casting ritual | Acquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a auburn decoction |
| Recharge | Recite one of the epic poems from memory without interruption |
| Wild magic effect | You suddenly age 10 years. |
Foul Blast
The caster of this minor magick may hurl an attracting blast.
| Level | Cantrip |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a young forest |
| Range | At a great distance from you |
| Damage | Similar to a bruised arm |
| Duration | 4 minutes |
| Casting ritual | Snap your fingers clearly |
| Recharge | Wait for 5 minutes |
| Wild magic effect | Your best friend turns into a dark elf. |
The Enraging Hex
The caster of this major magick may hurl an illuminating plague.
| Level | 9 |
| Area of effect | A single target |
| Range | As far as the frog leaps |
| Damage | Like the threshing of a wyrms many claws |
| Duration | Until the sun fails to rise in the morning |
| Casting ritual | Perfectly recite an ancient religious text |
| Recharge | Repeat the mantra 93 times 88 times |
| Wild magic effect | Your left arm grows shorter. |
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!