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Crow of Apathy

na

The caster of this minor magick may embody a fungus crow.

Level3
Area of effectThe entire planet
RangeAnywhere in the same region
DamageNot more than a candle's singe
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualGesture in the direction of the target
RechargeWait for 1 seconds
Wild magic effectYou lose the ability to do any sort of basic math. in fact, you can't even read numbers anymore.

Simon's Foreseeing Spell

na

The caster of this major magick may speak a blossoming poison.

Level9
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
DamageEnough to draw the attention of the gods
DurationA fortnight
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a rust decoction
RechargeWait for 3 days
Wild magic effectThe ground around you turns to quicksand.

The Intoxicating Invocation

na

The caster of this major magick may shout a resurrecting poison.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageLike the cuts of 100 blades
Duration2 days
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeWait for 6 days
Wild magic effectThe sun makes your skin blister and ooze with celadon pus.

The Regenerating Embrace

na

The caster of this minor magick may embody a disguising rot.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area no larger than three fighting beggars
RangeAt a great distance from you
DamageEnough to startle your horse
DurationFor as long as you can stand on one foot
Casting ritualConcentrate on your opponent
RechargePluck a stone from a running river
Wild magic effectThe ground around you turns to quicksand.

Titanium Chariot

na

The caster of this minor magick may sing a blood chariot.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeAt a great distance from you
DamageSimilar to a small gust of wind
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 2 seconds
RechargeSpin in 2 circles while facing the sky
Wild magic effectFrom now on, you have recurring nightmares about a ravenous wight.

The Screaming Hex of Lacey

na

The caster of this minor magick may project a screaming lightning.

Level2
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeFar from you
DamageSimilar to a stubbed toe
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualSnap your fingers clearly
RechargeIdentify a physical feature of your opponent and focus on it for 5 seconds
Wild magic effectAn enormous violet fireball appears in the sky and falls towards the nearest town.

Stone Spear

na

The caster of this major magick may invoke a resurrecting spear.

Level7
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeAt a great distance from you
DamageEnough to corrupt a star
DurationUntil the next time you cast a spell
Casting ritualPrepare a casting ground 10 days in advance
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of the world tree
Wild magic effectAn enormous papaya fireball appears in the sky and falls towards the nearest town.

Daemon of the Umber Tentacle

na

The caster of this major magick may shout a rat tentacle.

Level7
Area of effectThe entire planet
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
DamageLike being bitten by an ancient reptile
DurationUntil the next lunar eclipse
Casting ritualWalk the leylines surrounding the area for 6 days
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of the world tree
Wild magic effectYou see dead people though you cannot communicate with them.

Wearying Hands Trace the Echo

na

The caster of this minor magick may invoke a fungus echo.

Level3
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageEnough to kill a small squirrel
DurationFor as long as you can hold your breath
Casting ritualPoint a focus, such as a wand or crystal, towards the target
RechargePluck a stone from a running river
Wild magic effectYou see dead people though you cannot communicate with them.

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