Spells
Foul Beast
The caster of this major magick may project an encoding beast.
| Level | 7 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a wagon |
| Range | 10 feet |
| Damage | Fatal to most humanoids |
| Duration | Until the end of all things |
| Casting ritual | Acquire the blood of a hobgoblin and prepare a red elixir |
| Recharge | Run fingers through the rustling leaves of the world tree |
| Wild magic effect | The nearest humanoid frightens you so much you weep and piss yourself. |
Marcel's Deceiving Spell
The caster of this minor magick may invoke a revealing form.
| Level | 3 |
| Area of effect | Several targets |
| Range | As far as you damn well please |
| Damage | Similar to a small gust of wind |
| Duration | For as long as you can hold your breath |
| Casting ritual | Gesture in the direction of the target |
| Recharge | Wait until your mind is clear |
| Wild magic effect | Any iron you touch becomes rusted. |
Runar's Testing Grace
The caster of this minor magick may summon a crushing chariot.
| Level | Cantrip |
| Area of effect | An area the size of an old forest |
| Range | Near to you |
| Damage | Barely worth mentioning |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to recite a short poem |
| Casting ritual | Snap your fingers clearly |
| Recharge | Hear the sound of the sparrow's call |
| Wild magic effect | Food and water no longer sustain you. only blood. |
Foul Tar
The caster of this minor magick may will a petrifying tar.
| Level | 1 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a single coin |
| Range | Across dimensions |
| Damage | Similar to a small gust of wind |
| Duration | Only as long as you can concentrate on it |
| Casting ritual | Utter the magic phrase |
| Recharge | Run fingers through the rustling leaves of an adult tree |
| Wild magic effect | You will rise as an undead wendigo after you die. |
The Paralyzing Chant
The caster of this minor magick may project a sap crow.
| Level | Cantrip |
| Area of effect | The entire cosmos |
| Range | 4 feet |
| Damage | Only slightly uncomfortable |
| Duration | 3 seconds |
| Casting ritual | Tap your heels together |
| Recharge | Recite the words of magic with confidence |
| Wild magic effect | You will rise as an undead purple worm after you die. |
Ricky's Warding Curse
The caster of this minor magick may hurl an attracting void.
| Level | Cantrip |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a wagon |
| Range | Anywhere in the same town |
| Damage | Enough to startle your horse |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to recite a short poem |
| Casting ritual | Stare unblinking at the target for 4 seconds |
| Recharge | Recite the words of magic with confidence |
| Wild magic effect | You can no longer cross rivers while conscious. |
Acid of Righteousness
The caster of this moderate magick may cast a levitating acid.
| Level | 4 |
| Area of effect | A single target |
| Range | Anywhere in the same town |
| Damage | Like a strong punch to the face |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to walk through a small town |
| Casting ritual | Stare unblinking at the target for 4 minutes |
| Recharge | Perform the complex movements with your arms |
| Wild magic effect | Smoke of asparagus color pours from your mouth, eyes, and ears for 6 minutes. any who touch it turn into pathetic mushroom creatures. |
Spawning Hands Trace the Star
The caster of this major magick may speak a blood star.
| Level | 8 |
| Area of effect | An area no larger than an old well |
| Range | As far as the frog leaps |
| Damage | Enough to leave permanent marks on the landscape |
| Duration | Until the next time you cast a spell |
| Casting ritual | Perform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases |
| Recharge | Destroy the source of lich |
| Wild magic effect | Over the next month, thick, black hair will cover your entire body. |
The Divining Hex of Favian
The caster of this major magick may invoke a withering web.
| Level | 9 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a barn |
| Range | Far from you |
| Damage | Enough to leave permanent marks on the landscape |
| Duration | Until the next solar eclipse |
| Casting ritual | Prepare a ritual circle 5 days in advance |
| Recharge | Complete a hero's journey |
| Wild magic effect | One of your family members turns into a bugbear. |
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.
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