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The Attracting Chant

na

The caster of this major magick may shout a wood coil.

Level7
Area of effectA 5 foot circle
RangeClose to you
DamageFatal to most humanoids
DurationA fortnight
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeWait for 1 days
Wild magic effectThe wings of a bat sprout from your back.

Sumesh's Maddening Curse

na

The caster of this moderate magick may will a lava claw.

Level6
Area of effectA 3 foot circle
RangeFar from you
DamageEnough to make this spell dangerous
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
RechargeReassemble the rare components
Wild magic effectEveryone around you smells like arctic wolfs from now on.

The Disguising Geometries of Renee

na

The caster of this minor magick may radiate an oil ash.

Level2
Area of effectAn area the size of a puddle
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
DamageQuite forgettable
DurationFor as long as you can hold your breath
Casting ritualSing a brief verse
RechargeWait until your mind is clear
Wild magic effectEveryone around you smells like pigs from now on.

The Describing Hex of Olivia

na

The caster of this minor magick may invoke a slime plague.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageJust enough to insult someone
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualPoint towards the target
RechargeIdentify a physical feature of your opponent and focus on it for 1 seconds
Wild magic effectYou now have the head of a black skunk.

Spirit of the Sepia Disk

na

The caster of this moderate magick may bring forth a crow disk.

Level4
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeClose to you
DamageSomething you will remember for weeks
Duration5 hours
Casting ritualRepeat the magic phrase 4 times without interruption
RechargeRepeat the mantra 91 times
Wild magic effectThe ground around you turns to quicksand.

The Disguising Embrace

na

The caster of this minor magick may bring forth a rending tentacle.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
RangeClose to you
DamageBarely worth mentioning
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite a short poem
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase
RechargePerform the basic movements with your arms
Wild magic effectAn enormous carmine fireball appears in the sky and falls towards the nearest town.

Repelling Lines Mark the Stone

na

The caster of this minor magick may conjure a worm stone.

Level2
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
Range9 feet
DamageSimilar to a small stone that was hurled
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite a short poem
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 2 seconds
RechargeRecite the words of magic with confidence
Wild magic effectYou lose your toe over the next 6 days.

The Avenging Hex

na

The caster of this minor magick may sing a salt salt.

Level1
Area of effectAn area no larger than three fighting beggars
RangeNo further than the length of 6 oxen
Damage8 hit points
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk down the street
Casting ritualQuaff the myrtle elixir
RechargePerform the basic movements with your arms
Wild magic effectYour mouth will slowly disappear over the next fortnight.

The Maddening Hex of Barty

na

The caster of this moderate magick may cast a compelling coil.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of a town
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
DamageEnough to slow down a troll
DurationOnly an hour
Casting ritualImbibe the fuchsia potion and wait for 6 minutes
RechargeCook a 3 course meal and serve it to someone
Wild magic effectYou are compelled to always lie.

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