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The Silencing Wish

na

The caster of this minor magick may conjure a piercing colossus.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectThe entire planet
RangeIn your line of sight
DamageEnough to kill a small bird
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk down the street
Casting ritualSing a brief verse
RechargeSpin in 2 circles while facing the sky
Wild magic effectThe wings of a bat sprout from your back.

Bubble of Daniel

na

The caster of this moderate magick may will a withering bubble.

Level6
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeWithin 3 paces
DamageLike a strong punch to the face
DurationOnly a few hours
Casting ritualPerform a basic dance
RechargeBurn a piece of a old one
Wild magic effectEverywhere you go, you leave a peach slime trail.

Cursed Steed

na

The caster of this moderate magick may conjure a spawning steed.

Level5
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeA pond's length away
DamageEnough to leave permanent marks in stone
DurationFor about as long as it takes to read a fairy tale
Casting ritualRepeat the magic phrase 6 times without interruption
RechargeCompose a short song and perform it
Wild magic effectYour right arm grows 1 foot longer.

Orren's Banishing Grace

na

The caster of this minor magick may summon a warding bark.

Level3
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
Range10 yards
DamageEnough to startle your horse
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualQuaff the thistle elixir
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of an adult tree
Wild magic effectYour mouth will slowly disappear over the next fortnight.

The Attracting Geometries of Carys

na

The caster of this moderate magick may emanate a repelling fire.

Level4
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageEnough to take seriously
DurationUntil the next mealtime
Casting ritualPerform the ritual song
RechargeWait for 17 hours
Wild magic effectFrom now on, you have recurring nightmares about a ravenous death knight.

Forgotten Blood of Brom

na

The caster of this major magick may will a foreseeing blood.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of a wagon
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageEnough to leave permanent marks on the landscape
DurationUntil you have seen 3 sunrises
Casting ritualPrepare a ritual circle 5 days in advance
RechargeHear the song of the phoenix
Wild magic effectFrom now on, you have recurring nightmares about a ravenous demon boar.

Persimmon Trap

na

The caster of this minor magick may will a petrifying trap.

Level2
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
Range8 feet
DamageEnough to cause a puddle to ripple
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite a short poem
Casting ritualConcentrate on your opponent
RechargeWait until your mind is clear
Wild magic effectYour left arm grows shorter.

The Denying Embrace

na

The caster of this minor magick may project a clay thorn.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a town
RangeFar from you
DamageEnough to cause a puddle to ripple
DurationFor as long as you can hold your breath
Casting ritualPoint a focus, such as a wand or crystal, towards the target
RechargeSpin in 6 circles while facing the sky
Wild magic effectYour best friend turns into a orc.

Stewert's Hastening Grace

na

The caster of this minor magick may cast a thorn brine.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageEnough to kill a small bird
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite a short poem
Casting ritualSing a brief verse
RechargePerform the basic movements with your arms
Wild magic effectThe wings of a bat sprout from your back.

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