Spells

Curse of Kendra

na

The caster of this minor magick may radiate an ice chariot.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeIn your line of sight
DamageSimilar to a small gust of wind
DurationFor as long as you can stand on one foot
Casting ritualQuaff the chestnut elixir
RechargeScoop a handful of soil from the earth beneath your feet
Wild magic effectYour right arm grows 1 foot longer.

Cursed Bone

na

The caster of this moderate magick may cast a dispelling bone.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeAs far as the crow flies
DamageSomething you will remember for weeks
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk through a small town
Casting ritualImbibe the bronze potion and wait for 4 minutes
RechargeReassemble the rare components
Wild magic effectYou believe you are the most beautiful person on earth.

Daemon of the Teal Beast

na

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

Level5
Area of effectA single target
RangeAnywhere in the same region
Damage11 hit points
DurationUntil the next mealtime
Casting ritualImbibe the scarlet potion and wait for 4 minutes
RechargeCook a 3 course meal and serve it to someone
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid becomes your mortal enemy.

The Consuming Chant

na

The caster of this moderate magick may sing a brine moss.

Level4
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageOf serious concern
Duration4 hours
Casting ritualTouch the target with your bare skin
RechargePerform the complex movements with your arms
Wild magic effectYou suddenly age 10 years.

Sion's Sealing Grace

na

The caster of this minor magick may project a water ghost.

Level2
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeWithin 5 paces
DamageEnough to startle an animal
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualTap your heels together
RechargePerform the basic movements with your arms
Wild magic effectEverywhere you go, you leave a grey slime trail.

Cream Golem

na

The caster of this moderate magick may emanate a deceiving golem.

Level4
Area of effectA 2 foot circle
RangeAnywhere in the same region
DamageEnough to kill a giant spider
DurationUntil the next mealtime
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 1 minutes
RechargeWait until your heartrate drops below the rhythm of a horse's plodding clop
Wild magic effectGold terrifies you.

Torrent of Inquisition

na

The caster of this major magick may shout a screaming torrent.

Level9
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageEnough to permanently scar any who survive it
DurationUntil all civilizations fade to myth
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargePluck a stone from the depths of the underworld
Wild magic effectYou can no longer cross rivers while conscious.

Marina's Repelling Spell

na

The caster of this moderate magick may materialize a revealing loop.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageEnough to break bone
DurationOnly an hour
Casting ritualRepeat the magic phrase 3 times without interruption
RechargePerform a clean strike with bare knuckles on your opponent
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid frightens you so much you weep and piss yourself.

The Testing Hex

na

The caster of this minor magick may sing a thorn vine.

Level2
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
Range3 yards
DamageEnough to cause a puddle to ripple
Duration2 minutes
Casting ritualQuaff the salmon elixir
RechargePluck a stone from a running river
Wild magic effectYou will rise as an undead raven after you die.

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