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The Searching Hex of Aela

na

The caster of this moderate magick may radiate a disguising insect.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeAs far as you damn well please
DamageA cause for insistent pain
DurationOnly until you fall asleep
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch
RechargeWait for 2 hours
Wild magic effectYou are compelled to always lie.

The Deafening Embrace

na

The caster of this moderate magick may summon an enveloping dream.

Level6
Area of effectA 1 foot circle
RangeA pond's length away
DamageEnough to injure a humanoid
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk through a small town
Casting ritualConcentrate for 6 minutes
RechargeRepeat the mantra 88 times
Wild magic effectYou find that your teeth have all transformed into sharp points.

The Inscribing Wish

na

The caster of this major magick may invoke a communicating echo.

Level7
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeA pond's length away
DamageSo intense as to make the caster think twice before casting it
DurationUntil a child is born
Casting ritualPrepare a ritual circle 1 days in advance
RechargeRun fingers through the flowing water of the lost river of hubur
Wild magic effectYou find that your teeth have all transformed into sharp points.

Elemental of Lena

na

The caster of this minor magick may shout a resurrecting elemental.

Level2
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageEnough to kill a dragonfly
DurationFor as long as you can hold your breath
Casting ritualTap your heels together
RechargeRun fingers through the flowing water of the river
Wild magic effectYou develop an unseemly fascination with privatess.

The Mindreading Invocation

na

The caster of this minor magick may bring forth a blinding salt.

Level3
Area of effectA 14 foot circle
RangeNo further than the nearest cross road
DamageNot more than a candle's singe
Duration6 seconds
Casting ritualSing a brief verse
RechargeSpin in 4 circles while facing the sky
Wild magic effectYou develop a crippling fear of books.

Forgotten Crystal of Dinan

na

The caster of this minor magick may cast a bone crystal.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
RangeAnywhere in the same region
DamageEnough to kill a small squirrel
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualGesture in the direction of the target
RechargeWait for 2 minutes
Wild magic effectAny iron you touch becomes rusted.

Cursed Steed

na

The caster of this major magick may conjure a stone steed.

Level8
Area of effectAn area no larger than three fighting beggars
RangeNo further than the nearest cross road
DamageEnough to kill a troll
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
RechargeHear the song of the phoenix
Wild magic effectAny iron you touch becomes rusted.

Spirit of the Bistre Crow

na

The caster of this major magick may project a tar crow.

Level7
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageSo enormous as to make the caster avoid casting it at all costs
Duration1 days
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a carrot decoction
RechargeBreed four and ten raccoons
Wild magic effectYou find that your teeth have all transformed into sharp points.

Spirit of the Emerald Lightning

na

The caster of this minor magick may will a repelling lightning.

Level1
Area of effect4 targets
Range10 yards
DamageJust enough to insult someone
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite a short poem
Casting ritualQuaff the champagne elixir
RechargePluck a stone from a running river
Wild magic effect4 leagues away, a ifrit has spawned. it will hunt you without rest until it kills you or you kill it.

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