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Spirit of the Peach Shard

na

The caster of this major magick may project an enveloping shard.

Level7
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
RangeNo further than the length of 6 oxen
DamageEnough to corrupt a star
DurationUntil the seasons change
Casting ritualPrepare a casting ground 10 days in advance
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of the world tree
Wild magic effectSmoke of flax color pours from your mouth, eyes, and ears for 2 minutes. any who touch it turn into pathetic mushroom creatures.

The Soothing Hex

na

The caster of this minor magick may conjure a foreseeing crystal.

Level3
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeAnywhere in the same region
Damage4 hit points
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite a short poem
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargePluck a stone from a running river
Wild magic effectYour right arm grows 1 foot longer.

Keeley's Expanding Grace

na

The caster of this minor magick may cast an enlightening dust.

Level3
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
Range2 feet
DamageEnough to kill a small squirrel
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualQuaff the brass elixir
RechargeRecite a well-known poem from memory without interruption
Wild magic effectOver the next 3 weeks, you will slowly transform into a grim.

The Attracting Embrace

na

The caster of this minor magick may summon a serpent crystal.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeAt a great distance from you
DamageBarely worth mentioning
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk down the street
Casting ritualConcentrate on your opponent
RechargeHear the sound of the sparrow's call
Wild magic effect3 leagues away, a harpy has spawned. it will hunt you without rest until it kills you or you kill it.

Cole's Rain

na

The caster of this major magick may speak a honey rain.

Level8
Area of effectAn area no larger than three fighting beggars
RangeWithin 5 paces
DamageLike the threshing of a wyrms many claws
DurationUntil the next solar eclipse
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeHear the song of the phoenix
Wild magic effectYou grow a gnarly hunchback.

Daemon of the Asparagus Rain

na

The caster of this major magick may will a hindering rain.

Level9
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
RangeAs far as the crow flies
DamageWritten about in many stories
DurationUntil the next time you cast a spell
Casting ritualPrepare a casting ground 14 days in advance
RechargeDestroy the source of raven
Wild magic effectYou grow a gnarly hunchback.

Michelle's Energizing Grace

na

The caster of this minor magick may hurl a repelling heat.

Level1
Area of effectA 4 foot circle
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageBarely worth considering
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualSnap your fingers clearly
RechargeRecite a well-known poem from memory without interruption
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid frightens you so much you weep and piss yourself.

Deimos's Screaming Spell

na

The caster of this moderate magick may embody an enraging thunder.

Level4
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageEnough to get your enemy's full attention
DurationUntil the temperature changes at dusk
Casting ritualPerform the ritual song
RechargeRemember something bad from your past and then let it go
Wild magic effectYou will rise as an undead bugbear after you die.

The Redressing Chant

na

The caster of this major magick may embody a resurrecting ember.

Level8
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
Range20 feet
DamageEnough to corrupt a star
DurationUntil the next solar eclipse
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a sapphire decoction
RechargeRepeat the mantra 77 times 2 times
Wild magic effectYou can no longer cross rivers while conscious.

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