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Curse of Indra

na

The caster of this major magick may invoke a crushing cube.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageLike the scorching blast of a meteor
DurationUntil the end of all things
Casting ritualMaintain unbroken skin contact with the target for 6 hours
RechargeEntirely rediscover the spell from first principles
Wild magic effectAn enormous cerulean fireball appears in the sky and falls towards the nearest town.

Spirit of the Umber Dream

na

The caster of this minor magick may will a blood dream.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectA single target
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageSimilar to a small gust of wind
DurationOnly a few seconds
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 4 seconds
RechargeSpin in 5 circles while facing the sky
Wild magic effectOver the next month, thick, black hair will cover your entire body.

Spirit of the Shamrock Gaze

na

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

Level8
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeAt a great distance from you
DamageEnough to leave permanent marks on the landscape
DurationUntil the sun fails to rise in the morning
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a cream decoction
RechargeWait for 3 days
Wild magic effectYou find that your teeth have all transformed into sharp points.

The Transporting Wish

na

The caster of this major magick may radiate a compelling torch.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeAs far as you damn well please
DamageEnough to permanently scar any who survive it
Duration3 weeks
Casting ritualPerfectly recite an ancient religious text
RechargeSteal something important from a god
Wild magic effectEveryone around you smells like marsh flys from now on.

The Sealing Invocation

na

The caster of this major magick may bring forth a shapeshifting bark.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageFatal to most humanoids
Duration3 days
Casting ritualMaintain unbroken eye contact with the target for 5 hours
RechargeRecite one of the epic poems from memory without interruption
Wild magic effectOver the next 6 days, your eyes will slowly shrink then disappear.

The Attracting Hex of Alys

na

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

Level5
Area of effectAn area the size of 5 wagons
RangeAnywhere in the same region
DamageEnough to leave permanent marks in stone
DurationOnly a few hours
Casting ritualChant magic words while making the appropriate hand motion
RechargeRest by an open fire with someone you trust
Wild magic effectOver the next month, thick, black hair will cover your entire body.

The Nullifying Wish

na

The caster of this moderate magick may speak an insect acid.

Level4
Area of effectAn area the size of a puddle
RangeAnywhere in the same region
DamageA cause for insistent pain
DurationOnly until you fall asleep
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch
RechargeHunt a camel and consume a piece of it
Wild magic effectYou now have the head of a black pigeon.

Sisco's Coil

na

The caster of this minor magick may project a dividing coil.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeClose to you
DamageEnough to startle your horse
Duration2 minutes
Casting ritualConcentrate on your opponent
RechargeRecite the words of magic with confidence
Wild magic effectYou develop a terrible fear of sandworms.

Nina's Inscribing Grace

na

The caster of this moderate magick may project a consuming tar.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeNo further than the length of 2 oxen
DamageSomething you will remember for weeks
Duration2 hours
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch
RechargePerform the complex movements with your arms
Wild magic effectThe wings of a bat sprout from your back.

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