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Spirit of the Thistle Steed

na

The caster of this major magick may radiate a serpent steed.

Level7
Area of effectA 13 foot circle
RangeNo further than the length of 1 oxen
DamageLike the threshing of a wyrms many claws
Duration5 weeks
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a sepia decoction
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of the world tree
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid frightens you so much you weep and piss yourself.

Slime of Joy

na

The caster of this moderate magick may embody a maddening slime.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of 6 wagons
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageLike a strong hit from a quarterstaff
DurationUntil dawn
Casting ritualRepeat the magic phrase 3 times without interruption
RechargeRepeat the mantra 36 times
Wild magic effectYou develop an unseemly fascination with noses.

Hart's Reflecting Curse

na

The caster of this minor magick may shout a hastening warp.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a wagon
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageEnough to kill a large beetle
DurationOnly a few minutes
Casting ritualPoint a focus, such as a wand or crystal, towards the target
RechargePerform the basic movements with your arms
Wild magic effectEverything you see turns pear.

Daemon of the Yellow Shield

na

The caster of this minor magick may project a paralyzing shield.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
RangeNo further than the nearest cross road
DamageOnly slightly uncomfortable
Duration1 minutes
Casting ritualSnap your fingers clearly
RechargeWait for 5 seconds
Wild magic effectYour arm doubles in size.

The Blossoming Chant

na

The caster of this minor magick may radiate a revolting bark.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageLike a slap from a small child
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk down the street
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargeRecite the words of magic with confidence
Wild magic effectYou will rise as an undead mantis after you die.

The Rending Chant

na

The caster of this major magick may materialize a levitating shadow.

Level7
Area of effectA 15 foot circle
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageLike being bitten by an ancient reptile
DurationUntil the next lunar eclipse
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a indigo decoction
RechargePluck a stone from the depths of the underworld
Wild magic effectYou develop an unseemly fascination with hairs.

The Blossoming Hex

na

The caster of this minor magick may sing a regenerating spray.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
Range11 yards
DamageNot more than a candle's singe
DurationFor as long as you can stand on one foot
Casting ritualPoint a focus, such as a wand or crystal, towards the target
RechargeRecite a well-known poem from memory without interruption
Wild magic effectEveryone around you smells like ice bats from now on.

Forgotten Warp of Alicia

na

The caster of this minor magick may project a regenerating warp.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageJust enough to insult someone
Duration3 minutes
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargeRecite the words of magic with confidence
Wild magic effectYou now have the same mating preferences of beavers.

Josua's Pyramid

na

The caster of this moderate magick may summon a mesmerizing pyramid.

Level4
Area of effectThe entire planet
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageSimilar to a burn from a blazing torch
DurationUntil the next mealtime
Casting ritualPerform a basic dance
RechargeRemember something bad from your past and then let it go
Wild magic effectFood and water no longer sustain you. only blood.

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