Spells

The Foreseeing Invocation

na

The caster of this major magick may hurl a regenerating mutation.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageLike the cuts of 100 blades
DurationUntil the next solar eclipse
Casting ritualPrepare a ritual circle 4 days in advance
RechargeDestroy the source of beastman
Wild magic effectYou develop insanity: believes they are a bird

Soothing Lines Mark the Portal

na

The caster of this minor magick may cast a deceiving portal.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectThe entire planet
RangeAs far as you damn well please
DamageEnough to kill a dragonfly
DurationFor as long as you can hold your breath
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase
RechargeReassemble the basic components from your pouch
Wild magic effectOver the next 3 days, your eyes will slowly shrink then disappear.

Time of Sorrow

na

The caster of this major magick may materialize a compelling time.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageWorth writing a song about
Duration3 weeks
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a tangerine decoction
RechargeTravel to the land of the brigand and recover what has been lost
Wild magic effectThe nearest human turns into a lamia.

The Testing Embrace

na

The caster of this minor magick may summon a mindreading acid.

Level2
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
DamageNot more than a candle's singe
DurationFor as long as you can hold your breath
Casting ritualPoint a focus, such as a wand or crystal, towards the target
RechargeWait until your mind is clear
Wild magic effectYou develop an unseemly fascination with noses.

Expanding Lines Mark the Echo

na

The caster of this major magick may conjure a crow echo.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeNo further than the nearest cross road
DamageLike the threshing of a wyrms many claws
DurationUntil the next lunar eclipse
Casting ritualPrepare a casting ground 9 days in advance
RechargeDestroy the source of kobold
Wild magic effectThe moon makes you horny.

The Denying Chant

na

The caster of this major magick may conjure a terrifying torrent.

Level8
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeAs far as the crow flies
DamageEnough to corrupt a star
DurationA fortnight
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeRepeat the mantra 78 times 86 times
Wild magic effectThe nearby forest sprouts 2d6 draugrs.

Raadi's Opening Grace

na

The caster of this minor magick may invoke an insect cloak.

Level3
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeNo further than the length of 4 oxen
DamageEnough to kill a dragonfly
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite a short poem
Casting ritualPoint towards the target
RechargeScoop a handful of soil from the earth beneath your feet
Wild magic effectThe ground around you turns to quicksand.

Crushing Hands Trace the Steed

na

The caster of this minor magick may emanate an ice steed.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of a wagon
RangeAnywhere in the same region
DamageEnough to startle an animal
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualPoint towards the target
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of an adult tree
Wild magic effectOver the next 5 days, your eyes will slowly shrink then disappear.

Reeve's Scrying Spell

na

The caster of this moderate magick may hurl a dispelling cauldron.

Level5
Area of effectAn area the size of a puddle
RangeAs far as the crow flies
DamageEnough to break bone
DurationOnly a few hours
Casting ritualImbibe the emerald potion and wait for 6 minutes
RechargePerform a clean strike with bare knuckles on your opponent
Wild magic effectAny iron you touch becomes rusted.

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