Spells

Celina's Banishing Curse

na

The caster of this moderate magick may bring forth a thorn spear.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeNear to you
DamageEnough to leave permanent marks in stone
DurationUntil the next mealtime
Casting ritualRepeat the magic phrase 1 times without interruption
RechargeCompose a short song and perform it
Wild magic effect4 leagues away, a dark elf has spawned. it will hunt you without rest until it kills you or you kill it.

The Inscribing Hex of Rolf

na

The caster of this moderate magick may invoke a maddening altar.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeA pond's length away
DamageEnough to make this spell dangerous
Duration5 hours
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 3 minutes
RechargeReassemble the rare components
Wild magic effectYou develop a terrible fear of dingos.

The Regenerating Chant

na

The caster of this moderate magick may cast a resurrecting form.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageEnough to injure a humanoid
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk through a small town
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch
RechargeRest by an open fire with someone you trust
Wild magic effectEveryone around you smells like coyotes from now on.

Spirit of the Papaya Touch

na

The caster of this minor magick may project a transporting touch.

Level3
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageOnly slightly uncomfortable
DurationFor as long as you can stand on one foot
Casting ritualPoint towards the target
RechargeIdentify a physical feature of your opponent and focus on it for 1 seconds
Wild magic effectThe wings of a bat sprout from your back.

Foul Colossus

na

The caster of this minor magick may cast a crow colossus.

Level3
Area of effectAn area the size of a puddle
RangeWithin 6 paces
DamageSimilar to a bruised arm
Duration6 seconds
Casting ritualTap your heels together
RechargePluck a stone from a running river
Wild magic effectOver the next 1 weeks, you will slowly transform into a warlock.

The Intoxicating Embrace

na

The caster of this moderate magick may project a levitating heat.

Level6
Area of effectAn area no larger than three fighting beggars
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageA cause for insistent pain
DurationOnly a few hours
Casting ritualTouch the target with your bare skin
RechargeHunt a yeti and consume a piece of it
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid becomes your mortal enemy.

The Emboldening Wish

na

The caster of this minor magick may bring forth a transmuting aura.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeAnywhere in the same region
DamageSimilar to a small stone that was hurled
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualSing a brief verse
RechargeWait for 2 minutes
Wild magic effectBirds, birds, birds, birds!!!

Daemon of the Cinnabar Bone

na

The caster of this major magick may invoke a slime bone.

Level9
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageLike the cuts of 100 blades
DurationUntil the seasons change
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase, combine the components, perform the ritual dance, and think only of the outcome you desire without being interrupted
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of the world tree
Wild magic effectEvery 1 day cycle you get progessively weaker and more terrified. by the end of each cycle you are so weak you can hardly walk. only the murder of an innocent resets the cycle and restores your health.

The Encoding Invocation

na

The caster of this moderate magick may sing a warding time.

Level5
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeNo further than the length of 1 oxen
DamageEnough to get your enemy's full attention
Duration1 hours
Casting ritualPerform the ritual song
RechargeHunt a cave bear and consume a piece of it
Wild magic effectYou believe you are the most beautiful person on earth.

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