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Curse of Kasper

na

The caster of this minor magick may project an enraging soul.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageEnough to startle an animal
Duration2 seconds
Casting ritualPoint towards the target
RechargeIdentify a physical feature of your opponent and focus on it for 4 seconds
Wild magic effectYour mouth will slowly disappear over the next fortnight.

Expanding Lines Mark the Harmony

na

The caster of this minor magick may invoke a diminishing harmony.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageEnough to kill a large beetle
Duration2 seconds
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargeReassemble the basic components from your pouch
Wild magic effectYou lose your butt over the next 6 days.

Harmony of Adrian

na

The caster of this minor magick may radiate a bewildering harmony.

Level1
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
Range6 feet
Damage5 hit points
DurationFor as long as you can hold your breath
Casting ritualPoint a focus, such as a wand or crystal, towards the target
RechargeSpin in 5 circles while facing the sky
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid suddenly ages 10 years.

Foul Beam

na

The caster of this minor magick may emanate a rat beam.

Level1
Area of effectThe entire planet
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageBarely worth mentioning
Duration3 minutes
Casting ritualSing a brief verse
RechargeWait for 1 seconds
Wild magic effectBirds, birds, birds, birds!!!

Water of Aela

na

The caster of this major magick may will a vine water.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a puddle
RangeA pond's length away
DamageEnough to draw the attention of everyone in town
DurationUntil the next solar eclipse
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a smalt decoction
RechargeCapture a sparrow and feed it for 5 days
Wild magic effectAnyone who spends more than 5 days in your company goes insane.

The Deceiving Invocation

na

The caster of this moderate magick may materialize an enlightening arrow.

Level6
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeA pond's length away
DamageEnough to take seriously
DurationOnly until you fall asleep
Casting ritualTouch the target with your bare skin
RechargePerform a clean strike with bare knuckles on your opponent
Wild magic effectOver the next month, thick, black hair will cover your entire body.

The Piercing Geometries of Bart

na

The caster of this moderate magick may emanate a terrifying tentacle.

Level5
Area of effectA 18 foot circle
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageEnough to leave permanent marks in stone
DurationUntil the temperature changes at dusk
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch
RechargeCompose a short song and perform it
Wild magic effectYour best friend turns into a gorgon.

The Creeping Chant

na

The caster of this moderate magick may sing a levitating fungus.

Level4
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageSimilar to a burn from a blazing torch
DurationUntil dawn
Casting ritualRepeat the magic phrase 1 times without interruption
RechargeWait for 14 hours
Wild magic effectYou develop insanity: believes they are invulnerable

Arnold's Describing Spell

na

The caster of this moderate magick may project an insect fog.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeAs far as the crow flies
Damage9 hit points
DurationFor about as long as it takes to read a fairy tale
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 4 minutes
RechargeWait for 14 hours
Wild magic effectEverywhere you go, you attract flocks of brightly colored birds.

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