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Cursed Claw

na

The caster of this major magick may cast a bewildering claw.

Level8
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeIn your line of sight
DamageWorth writing a song about
DurationA fortnight
Casting ritualPerfectly recite an ancient religious text
RechargeWear the skin of a lynx for 17 days
Wild magic effectBirds, birds, birds, birds!!!

Eliot's Maddening Spell

na

The caster of this moderate magick may will a warding cloud.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
RangeIn your line of sight
DamageEnough to leave permanent marks in stone
DurationOnly a few hours
Casting ritualConcentrate for 3 minutes
RechargePerform the complex movements with your arms
Wild magic effectYour toe turns sepia.

The Duplicating Chant

na

The caster of this moderate magick may conjure a flesh shadow.

Level6
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageLike a clean slice from a sword
DurationUntil dawn
Casting ritualTouch the target with your bare skin
RechargeCompose a short song and perform it
Wild magic effectYou see dead people though you cannot communicate with them.

The Phasing Hex of Kaith

na

The caster of this major magick may hurl a fusing rat.

Level7
Area of effectA single target
Range6 yards
DamageEnough to draw the attention of the gods
Duration1 watches
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeTravel to the land of the wyvern and recover what has been lost
Wild magic effectYou are compelled to always lie.

Curse of Mila

na

The caster of this moderate magick may bring forth a lava sentinel.

Level4
Area of effectAn area the size of a wagon
RangeAt a great distance from you
DamageEnough to slow down a troll
DurationFor about as long as it takes to read a fairy tale
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 1 minutes
RechargeHunt a arctic fox and consume a piece of it
Wild magic effectYou now have the same mating preferences of great plains toads.

The Pursuing Hex of Jasper

na

The caster of this minor magick may materialize a soothing serpent.

Level1
Area of effectA single target
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageQuite forgettable
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualGesture in the direction of the target
RechargeRun fingers through the flowing water of the river
Wild magic effectYou develop 2 extra fingers.

Chariot of Bitterness

na

The caster of this minor magick may radiate a communicating chariot.

Level3
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeA pond's length away
DamageNot more than a candle's singe
DurationFor as long as you can hold your breath
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargePluck a stone from a running river
Wild magic effectYou believe you are the most beautiful person on earth.

Spirit of the Magenta Altar

na

The caster of this minor magick may project a moss altar.

Level3
Area of effectAn area the size of 5 wagons
RangeNo further than the length of 4 oxen
DamageEnough to kill a small squirrel
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualConcentrate on your opponent
RechargeWait for 5 seconds
Wild magic effectYour toe doubles in size.

The Fortifying Hex

na

The caster of this major magick may project a bewildering coil.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
Range5 yards
DamageLike the scorching blast of a meteor
DurationA fortnight
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a violet decoction
RechargeComplete a hero's journey
Wild magic effectYour hand turns smalt.

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