Spells
The Compelling Invocation
The caster of this moderate magick may cast a clay sentinel.
| Level | 4 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a young forest |
| Range | Across dimensions |
| Damage | Like a strong punch to the face |
| Duration | Only until you fall asleep |
| Casting ritual | Concentrate for 5 minutes |
| Recharge | Burn a piece of a ghoul |
| Wild magic effect | You are compelled to always lie. |
The Forking Embrace
The caster of this moderate magick may speak a warding cloud.
| Level | 5 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a thimble |
| Range | Anywhere in the same region |
| Damage | A cause for insistent pain |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to read a fairy tale |
| Casting ritual | Imbibe the copper potion and wait for 1 minutes |
| Recharge | Repeat the mantra 58 times |
| Wild magic effect | Over the next 1 days, your eyes will slowly shrink then disappear. |
The Avenging Invocation
The caster of this moderate magick may project a reflecting lava.
| Level | 5 |
| Area of effect | A 6 foot circle |
| Range | Anywhere in the same continent |
| Damage | Enough to kill a sickly deer |
| Duration | Only an hour |
| Casting ritual | Repeat the magic phrase 2 times without interruption |
| Recharge | Compose a short song and perform it |
| Wild magic effect | Birds, birds, birds, birds!!! |
Foul Pyramid
The caster of this moderate magick may embody a maddening pyramid.
| Level | 6 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a single coin |
| Range | Anywhere in the same town |
| Damage | Something you will remember for weeks |
| Duration | 4 hours |
| Casting ritual | Touch the target with your bare skin |
| Recharge | Hunt a red panda and consume a piece of it |
| Wild magic effect | You develop a terrible fear of wyverns. |
Jedrek's Stasis
The caster of this moderate magick may bring forth a fungus stasis.
| Level | 4 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of 3 wagons |
| Range | At a great distance from you |
| Damage | Enough to slow down a troll |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to read a fairy tale |
| Casting ritual | Repeat the magic phrase 4 times without interruption |
| Recharge | Perform the complex movements with your arms |
| Wild magic effect | You develop 2 extra hands. |
The Rending Hex
The caster of this minor magick may invoke a serpent crown.
| Level | 3 |
| Area of effect | An area no larger than your tent |
| Range | Across dimensions |
| Damage | Similar to a small stone that was hurled |
| Duration | Only a few minutes |
| Casting ritual | Sing a brief verse |
| Recharge | Wait until your mind is clear |
| Wild magic effect | You lose your privates over the next 4 days. |
The Transmuting Geometries of Jordan
The caster of this major magick may bring forth a nullifying elemental.
| Level | 9 |
| Area of effect | An area no larger than your tent |
| Range | Near to you |
| Damage | Like being bitten by an ancient reptile |
| Duration | Until the sun fails to rise in the morning |
| Casting ritual | Acquire the blood of a merchant and prepare a salmon elixir |
| Recharge | Capture a sparrow and feed it for 6 days |
| Wild magic effect | The nearest humanoid becomes your mortal enemy. |
Robert's Smoke
The caster of this moderate magick may embody a stone smoke.
| Level | 4 |
| Area of effect | An area no larger than three fighting beggars |
| Range | 10 feet |
| Damage | Like a strong hit from a quarterstaff |
| Duration | Until the temperature changes at dusk |
| Casting ritual | Repeat the magic phrase 2 times without interruption |
| Recharge | Compose a short song and perform it |
| Wild magic effect | Over the next 3 days, your eyes will slowly shrink then disappear. |
Cursed Shield
The caster of this moderate magick may conjure a wood shield.
| Level | 4 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a young forest |
| Range | No further than the length of 4 oxen |
| Damage | Enough to kill a sickly deer |
| Duration | Only an hour |
| Casting ritual | Concentrate for 3 minutes |
| Recharge | Burn a piece of a hydra |
| Wild magic effect | Over the next month, thick, black hair will cover your entire body. |
Spells designed by
Spell Generator with casting rituals, descriptions, and wild magic effects
The Spell Generator brings old-school, soft magic flavour to your fantasy roleplaying games. Use them as inspiration for your own original spell designs, to spice up a monster, or add magical effects to dungeons. The wild magic effects can be used by themselves or as catastrophes that strike the careless wizard who fails to perform the proper rituals!
Some spells include content from Maze Rats by Ben Milton. Used with permission under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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