Spells
Foul Ash
The caster of this moderate magick may hurl a terrifying ash.
| Level | 5 |
| Area of effect | A 5 foot circle |
| Range | Within 5 paces |
| Damage | Enough to leave permanent marks in stone |
| Duration | Until the next mealtime |
| Casting ritual | Chant magic words while making the appropriate hand motion |
| Recharge | Find and kill a orc |
| Wild magic effect | Everyone around you smells like squirrels from now on. |
The Phasing Chant
The caster of this minor magick may embody an opening oil.
| Level | Cantrip |
| Area of effect | The entire cosmos |
| Range | Across dimensions |
| Damage | Like a slap from a small child |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet |
| Casting ritual | Concentrate on your opponent |
| Recharge | Recite a well-known poem from memory without interruption |
| Wild magic effect | You lose all your teeth |
Spirit of the Azure Rat
The caster of this minor magick may emanate an obsidian rat.
| Level | 1 |
| Area of effect | An area no larger than three fighting beggars |
| Range | Across dimensions |
| Damage | Only slightly uncomfortable |
| Duration | 6 minutes |
| Casting ritual | Stare unblinking at the target for 3 seconds |
| Recharge | Recite a well-known poem from memory without interruption |
| Wild magic effect | The nearest humanoid becomes your mortal enemy. |
The Deceiving Wish
The caster of this moderate magick may materialize a hastening blob.
| Level | 6 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a barn |
| Range | Anywhere in the same town |
| Damage | Similar to a burn from a blazing torch |
| Duration | Only until you fall asleep |
| Casting ritual | Touch the target with your bare skin |
| Recharge | Rest by an open fire with someone you trust |
| Wild magic effect | Your right arm grows 1 foot longer. |
Curse of Vidar
The caster of this minor magick may bring forth a spawning spear.
| Level | 2 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of an old forest |
| Range | Across dimensions |
| Damage | Enough to kill a large beetle |
| Duration | Only a few seconds |
| Casting ritual | Snap your fingers clearly |
| Recharge | Scoop a handful of soil from the earth beneath your feet |
| Wild magic effect | Anyone who spends more than 6 days in your company goes insane. |
Brown Whisper
The caster of this moderate magick may cast a salt whisper.
| Level | 6 |
| Area of effect | An area no larger than a baby's head |
| Range | A pond's length away |
| Damage | Of serious concern |
| Duration | Only a few hours |
| Casting ritual | Repeat the magic phrase 6 times without interruption |
| Recharge | Repeat the mantra 55 times |
| Wild magic effect | You develop 5 extra butts. |
Jelen's Flesh
The caster of this minor magick may embody an emboldening flesh.
| Level | 3 |
| Area of effect | 2 targets |
| Range | Anywhere in the same continent |
| Damage | Enough to startle an animal |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet |
| Casting ritual | Sing a brief verse |
| Recharge | Perform the basic movements with your arms |
| Wild magic effect | Everywhere you go, you leave a cerise slime trail. |
Cursed Cauldron
The caster of this minor magick may shout a moss cauldron.
| Level | Cantrip |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a single coin |
| Range | No further than the length of 2 oxen |
| Damage | Enough to cause a puddle to ripple |
| Duration | 5 seconds |
| Casting ritual | Combine the basic components from your pouch |
| Recharge | Recite a well-known poem from memory without interruption |
| Wild magic effect | 2 leagues away, a zombie has spawned. it will hunt you without rest until it kills you or you kill it. |
Star of Bravery
The caster of this minor magick may cast a lava star.
| Level | 2 |
| Area of effect | Several targets |
| Range | A pond's length away |
| Damage | Enough to kill a small squirrel |
| Duration | Only as long as you can concentrate on it |
| Casting ritual | Point towards the target |
| Recharge | Recite the words of magic with confidence |
| Wild magic effect | Over the next 4 weeks, you will slowly transform into a kobold. |
Spells designed by
Spell Generator with casting rituals, descriptions, and wild magic effects
The Spell Generator brings old-school, soft magic flavour to your fantasy roleplaying games. Use them as inspiration for your own original spell designs, to spice up a monster, or add magical effects to dungeons. The wild magic effects can be used by themselves or as catastrophes that strike the careless wizard who fails to perform the proper rituals!
Some spells include content from Maze Rats by Ben Milton. Used with permission under the CC BY 4.0 license.
If you want to use any of the content, please read the terms first. Happy adventuring!