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Bistre Eye

na

The caster of this major magick may project a levitating eye.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeNo further than the length of 4 oxen
DamageEnough to kill a troll
DurationUntil the next solar eclipse
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeRun fingers through the flowing water of the lost river of hubur
Wild magic effectEverywhere you go, you attract flocks of brightly colored birds.

Spirit of the Copper Moment

na

The caster of this minor magick may shout a foreseeing moment.

Level3
Area of effectThe entire planet
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageSimilar to a small gust of wind
DurationFor as long as you can stand on one foot
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargeSpin in 1 circles while facing the sky
Wild magic effectOver the next month, thick, black hair will cover your entire body.

Duplicating Lines Mark the Trap

na

The caster of this minor magick may project a terrifying trap.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageEnough to kill a large beetle
DurationOnly a few seconds
Casting ritualQuaff the magenta elixir
RechargeWait for 2 minutes
Wild magic effectYou grow a gnarly hunchback.

Isis's Enveloping Curse

na

The caster of this major magick may cast a vine wood.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of 2 wagons
RangeFar from you
DamageEnough to leave permanent marks on the landscape
DurationUntil the seasons change
Casting ritualPrepare a casting ground 13 days in advance
RechargePluck a stone from the depths of the underworld
Wild magic effectThe wings of a bat sprout from your back.

Phasing Hands Trace the Colossus

na

The caster of this minor magick may radiate a blood colossus.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
Range5 yards
DamageBarely worth mentioning
DurationFor as long as you can stand on one foot
Casting ritualTap your heels together
RechargePluck a stone from a running river
Wild magic effectThe sun makes your skin blister and ooze with pink pus.

Energizing Hands Trace the Salt

na

The caster of this moderate magick may sing an animating salt.

Level4
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageLike a strong hit from a quarterstaff
DurationOnly a few hours
Casting ritualChant magic words while making the appropriate hand motion
RechargeFind and kill a lamia
Wild magic effectEvery 4 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 Transporting Chant

na

The caster of this major magick may conjure a shapeshifting trap.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of 2 wagons
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageSo intense as to make the caster think twice before casting it
DurationUntil the next time you cast a spell
Casting ritualPrepare a casting ground 10 days in advance
RechargeRepeat the mantra 47 times 5 times
Wild magic effectYour right arm grows 1 foot longer.

Cursed Shield

na

The caster of this minor magick may sing a banishing shield.

Level3
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeAcross dimensions
Damage6 hit points
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargeWait until your mind is clear
Wild magic effectThe ground around you turns to quicksand.

Forgotten Stone of Marlon

na

The caster of this minor magick may materialize an ember stone.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeFar from you
DamageBarely worth considering
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite a short poem
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of an adult tree
Wild magic effectOver the next month, thick, black hair will cover your entire body.

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