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Marcel's Mindreading Curse

na

The caster of this major magick may embody a serpent touch.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeA pond's length away
Damage44 hit points
DurationUntil you have seen 3 sunrises
Casting ritualPrepare a casting ground 15 days in advance
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of the world tree
Wild magic effectYou develop a strong attraction to harpys.

The Forseeing Hex of Godfrey

na

The caster of this minor magick may embody a blinding gaze.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a town
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageEnough to startle an animal
Duration6 seconds
Casting ritualPoint towards the target
RechargePluck a stone from a running river
Wild magic effectOne of your family members turns into a crab.

Lemon Steed

na

The caster of this major magick may emanate a deciphering steed.

Level7
Area of effectA single target
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageLike the deadly sting of a scorpion king
DurationUntil the next solar eclipse
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a royal decoction
RechargeCapture a sparrow and feed it for 4 days
Wild magic effectYour left arm grows shorter.

Spirit of the Peach Serpent

na

The caster of this major magick may bring forth a foreseeing serpent.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of 6 wagons
RangeClose to you
DamageLike the threshing of a wyrms many claws
DurationUntil you have seen 3 sunsets
Casting ritualMaintain unbroken skin contact with the target for 6 hours
RechargeDestroy the source of wyvern
Wild magic effectYou begin to hallucinate the eyes of a large cat peering at you from every dark corner.

The Scrying Embrace

na

The caster of this major magick may bring forth a rending ectoplasm.

Level9
Area of effect4 targets
RangeAt a great distance from you
Damage25 hit points
DurationUntil the next time you cast a spell
Casting ritualPrepare a ritual circle 6 days in advance
RechargeSteal something important from a god
Wild magic effectThe ground around you turns to quicksand.

Redressing Hands Trace the Shadow

na

The caster of this moderate magick may bring forth a creeping shadow.

Level4
Area of effectA 5 foot circle
RangeAs far as the crow flies
DamageSimilar to a burn from a blazing torch
DurationUntil dawn
Casting ritualTouch the target with your bare skin
RechargeCompose a short song and perform it
Wild magic effectYou switch bodies with the nearest humanoid

Foul Form

na

The caster of this minor magick may shout an ice form.

Level1
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageBarely worth considering
Duration4 seconds
Casting ritualGesture in the direction of the target
RechargeHear the sound of the sparrow's call
Wild magic effectYou develop a terrible fear of tarantulas.

The Paralyzing Geometries of Randle

na

The caster of this moderate magick may hurl a blood insect.

Level4
Area of effectA 15 foot circle
RangeNo further than the length of 1 oxen
DamageOf serious concern
Duration5 hours
Casting ritualPerform a basic dance
RechargeWait for 15 hours
Wild magic effectEverything you see turns brown.

The Searching Wish

na

The caster of this major magick may bring forth a revolting bone.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeAcross dimensions
Damage39 hit points
DurationUntil the next solar eclipse
Casting ritualPerfectly recite an ancient religious text
RechargeWear the skin of a rat for 14 days
Wild magic effectYou see dead people though you cannot communicate with them.

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