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Foul Stone

na

The caster of this moderate magick may project a maddening stone.

Level5
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageEnough to slow down a troll
DurationFor about as long as it takes to read a fairy tale
Casting ritualConcentrate for 3 minutes
RechargeHunt a platypus and consume a piece of it
Wild magic effectYou begin to hallucinate the eyes of a large cat peering at you from every dark corner.

Dottie's Revolting Spell

na

The caster of this major magick may hurl an oil snow.

Level7
Area of effectA 4 foot circle
Range5 yards
DamageWorth writing a song about
DurationUntil the seasons change
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a sapphire decoction
RechargePluck a stone from the depths of the underworld
Wild magic effectThe sun makes your skin blister and ooze with apricot pus.

Shannon's Maddening Grace

na

The caster of this major magick may bring forth a dispelling wine.

Level9
Area of effect1 targets
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageSo enormous as to make the caster avoid casting it at all costs
DurationUntil you have seen 3 sunsets
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeWear the skin of a lemur for 13 days
Wild magic effectYou develop 3 extra fingers.

Cherry Portal

na

The caster of this major magick may bring forth a reflecting portal.

Level7
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageEnough to permanently scar any who survive it
DurationUntil the next lunar cycle begins
Casting ritualMaintain unbroken eye contact with the target for 3 hours
RechargeComplete a hero's journey
Wild magic effectThe wings of a bat sprout from your back.

Foul Heat

na

The caster of this major magick may cast a reflecting heat.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of a wagon
RangeNear to you
DamageLike the deadly sting of a scorpion king
DurationUntil the next lunar eclipse
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeWear the skin of a baboon for 3 days
Wild magic effectAny iron you touch becomes rusted.

The Blinding Invocation

na

The caster of this minor magick may conjure a levitating ray.

Level2
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeNo further than the nearest cross road
DamageEnough to kill a dragonfly
DurationFor as long as you can stand on one foot
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase
RechargeScoop a handful of soil from the earth beneath your feet
Wild magic effectYour mouth will slowly disappear over the next fortnight.

The Regenerating Geometries of Bodwyn

na

The caster of this minor magick may project a rat cauldron.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of a town
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageBarely worth mentioning
DurationOnly a few minutes
Casting ritualGesture in the direction of the target
RechargeRecite the words of magic with confidence
Wild magic effectYou develop an unseemly fascination with heads.

Stone of Jasper

na

The caster of this moderate magick may conjure an avenging stone.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeFar from you
DamageEnough to kill a large dog
DurationUntil the temperature changes at dusk
Casting ritualPerform the ritual song
RechargeFind and kill a shadow
Wild magic effectYou lose all your teeth

Cursed Field

na

The caster of this major magick may bring forth a reflecting field.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of 3 wagons
Range13 yards
DamageEnough to corrupt the world
DurationUntil you have seen 3 sunrises
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeDestroy the source of cyclops
Wild magic effectYour mouth will slowly disappear over the next fortnight.

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