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Wine of Reynald

na

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

Level3
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
RangeClose to you
DamageSimilar to a stubbed toe
DurationOnly a few seconds
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargeWait for 2 minutes
Wild magic effectSmoke of cyan color pours from your mouth, eyes, and ears for 3 minutes. any who touch it turn into pathetic mushroom creatures.

Slime of Claire

na

The caster of this moderate magick may hurl an ember slime.

Level6
Area of effectAn area no larger than three fighting beggars
RangeAs far as the crow flies
DamageEnough to kill a large dog
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk through a small town
Casting ritualPerform the ritual song
RechargePerform the complex movements with your arms
Wild magic effectOver the next month, thick, black hair will cover your entire body.

Spirit of the Yellow Harmony

na

The caster of this minor magick may conjure a mesmerizing harmony.

Level1
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
Range18 feet
DamageNot more than a candle's singe
Duration1 minutes
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 4 seconds
RechargePerform the basic movements with your arms
Wild magic effectThe ground around you turns to quicksand.

Favian's Soothing Curse

na

The caster of this major magick may speak an illuminating probability.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeIn your line of sight
DamageEnough to corrupt the world
Duration6 weeks
Casting ritualPerfectly recite an ancient religious text
RechargeBreed four and ten gray bats
Wild magic effectA strange, cruel mouth appears somewhere near your ear. the things it says upset you.

The Consuming Hex of Jedrek

na

The caster of this major magick may conjure a vine light.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of 1 wagons
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageEnough to kill a troll
DurationUntil the end of all things
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase, combine the components, perform the ritual dance, and think only of the outcome you desire without being interrupted
RechargeTravel to the land of the wight and recover what has been lost
Wild magic effectYou see dead people though you cannot communicate with them.

The Phasing Geometries of Janette

na

The caster of this moderate magick may shout a warding cascade.

Level6
Area of effectA 6 foot circle
RangeAs far as the crow flies
DamageOf serious concern
DurationUntil the next mealtime
Casting ritualPerform the ritual song
RechargeHunt a hyena and consume a piece of it
Wild magic effectYour skin turns amber.

Daemon of the Purple Wave

na

The caster of this minor magick may embody an expanding wave.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageSimilar to a small gust of wind
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk down the street
Casting ritualSing a brief verse
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of an adult tree
Wild magic effectYour right arm grows 1 foot longer.

Blake's Silencing Curse

na

The caster of this major magick may project a repelling wind.

Level8
Area of effectThe entire planet
Range19 yards
DamageEnough to drain even the most distinguished wizards
Duration5 days
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeRepeat the mantra 100 times 35 times
Wild magic effectYou develop a terrible fear of platypuss.

Obsidian of Ambition

na

The caster of this minor magick may sing a paralyzing obsidian.

Level2
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeAnywhere in the same region
DamageBarely worth considering
Duration1 minutes
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 2 seconds
RechargeRecite the words of magic with confidence
Wild magic effectYou are convinced that nothing can hurt you.

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