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Roman's Reflecting Grace

na

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

Level6
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
Range3 yards
Damage14 hit points
DurationOnly until you fall asleep
Casting ritualConcentrate for 2 minutes
RechargeRepeat the mantra 99 times
Wild magic effectYou now have the same mating preferences of swans.

Daemon of the Taupe Tentacle

na

The caster of this major magick may speak a sand tentacle.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a puddle
RangeNo further than the length of 3 oxen
DamageEnough to corrupt the world
DurationUntil all civilizations fade to myth
Casting ritualPrepare a casting ground 9 days in advance
RechargeRemove one finger from your main hand and burn it at an altar using rare firesalts
Wild magic effectEverything you see turns russet.

Cursed Dance

na

The caster of this minor magick may radiate a stone dance.

Level2
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageSimilar to a small gust of wind
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite a short poem
Casting ritualGesture in the direction of the target
RechargeSpin in 4 circles while facing the sky
Wild magic effectYou suddenly age 10 years.

Cursed Blood

na

The caster of this moderate magick may shout a summoning blood.

Level6
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeIn your line of sight
DamageA cause for insistent pain
DurationOnly a few hours
Casting ritualRepeat the magic phrase 2 times without interruption
RechargeWait for 5 hours
Wild magic effectThe nearby forest sprouts 2d6 barghests.

The Fusing Hex

na

The caster of this major magick may summon a compelling cloak.

Level9
Area of effect3 targets
RangeNo further than the length of 3 oxen
DamageEnough to draw the attention of the gods
DurationUntil the next lunar cycle begins
Casting ritualWalk the leylines surrounding the area for 1 days
RechargeRemove one finger from your main hand and burn it at an altar using rare firesalts
Wild magic effectEvery 3 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.

Lavender Torrent

na

The caster of this moderate magick may emanate a petrifying torrent.

Level4
Area of effectA 17 foot circle
RangeA pond's length away
DamageLike a strong punch to the face
DurationUntil the next mealtime
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 6 minutes
RechargeHunt a seal and consume a piece of it
Wild magic effectYou lose all your hair.

The Forseeing Chant

na

The caster of this major magick may will a hastening blade.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of a puddle
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageEnough to take a mental toll on any who witness it
DurationUntil the end of all things
Casting ritualWalk the leylines surrounding the area for 2 days
RechargeRecite one of the epic poems from memory without interruption
Wild magic effectEverything you see turns periwinkle.

Curse of Ivana

na

The caster of this minor magick may summon a foreseeing amber.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeAt a great distance from you
DamageEnough to cause a puddle to ripple
Duration2 seconds
Casting ritualConcentrate on your opponent
RechargeReassemble the basic components from your pouch
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid suddenly ages 10 years.

Beatrix's Fusing Curse

na

The caster of this minor magick may will a duplicating slime.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeNo further than the nearest cross road
DamageEnough to kill a large beetle
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 5 seconds
Wild magic effectYou are convinced that nothing can hurt you.

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