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The Mindreading Invocation

na

The caster of this major magick may embody a withering blade.

Level8
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeNo further than the length of 3 oxen
DamageDeadly serious
DurationUntil the next lunar eclipse
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a crimson decoction
RechargeRun fingers through the flowing water of the lost river of hubur
Wild magic effectYour mouth will slowly disappear over the next fortnight.

Sealing Hands Trace the Pulse

na

The caster of this major magick may sing a water pulse.

Level7
Area of effectA 5 foot circle
RangeNo further than the length of 1 oxen
DamageSo intense as to make the caster think twice before casting it
DurationUntil the seasons change
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of a wight and prepare a sapphire elixir
RechargeEntirely rediscover the spell from first principles
Wild magic effectAnyone who spends more than 5 days in your company goes insane.

Curse of Karakta

na

The caster of this minor magick may emanate a warding aura.

Level3
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageEnough to cause a puddle to ripple
Duration2 minutes
Casting ritualPoint a focus, such as a wand or crystal, towards the target
RechargeWait for 2 minutes
Wild magic effectAnyone who spends more than 5 days in your company goes insane.

Vine of Greed

na

The caster of this minor magick may hurl a compelling vine.

Level3
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
RangeIn your line of sight
DamageNot more than a candle's singe
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualQuaff the teal elixir
RechargeIdentify a physical feature of your opponent and focus on it for 5 seconds
Wild magic effectYou develop a crippling fear of books.

Sand of Friedrich

na

The caster of this minor magick may emanate a maddening sand.

Level3
Area of effectA 1 foot circle
RangeFar from you
DamageSimilar to a small stone that was hurled
DurationFor as long as you can hold your breath
Casting ritualPoint a focus, such as a wand or crystal, towards the target
RechargeRecite a well-known poem from memory without interruption
Wild magic effectYou now have the head of a black wyvern.

The Crushing Invocation

na

The caster of this moderate magick may materialize a levitating torrent.

Level4
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageEnough to kill a large dog
Duration3 hours
Casting ritualImbibe the white potion and wait for 6 minutes
RechargeRest by an open fire with someone you trust
Wild magic effectEverywhere you go, you leave a maroon slime trail.

Daemon of the Smalt Mask

na

The caster of this minor magick may project an illuminating mask.

Level3
Area of effectAn area the size of a town
RangeNo further than the length of 4 oxen
Damage5 hit points
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargeWait until your mind is clear
Wild magic effectYou develop a strong attraction to beastmans.

Forgotten Loop of Danforth

na

The caster of this minor magick may invoke a paralyzing loop.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
Range7 feet
DamageEnough to startle an animal
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualSnap your fingers clearly
RechargeReassemble the basic components from your pouch
Wild magic effectYou are convinced that nothing can hurt you.

The Banishing Embrace

na

The caster of this major magick may project a maddening cauldron.

Level7
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeAs far as the crow flies
DamageEnough to take a mental toll on any who witness it
DurationUntil the next lunar cycle begins
Casting ritualPrepare a casting ground 3 days in advance
RechargeTravel to the land of the black slime and recover what has been lost
Wild magic effectYou develop a strong attraction to orcs.

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