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The Forking Wish

na

The caster of this moderate magick may sing an avenging probability.

Level5
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
RangeIn your line of sight
Damage14 hit points
DurationFor about as long as it takes to read a fairy tale
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch
RechargePerform a clean strike with bare knuckles on your opponent
Wild magic effectYou lose your ear over the next 1 days.

Transmuting Hands Trace the Key

na

The caster of this minor magick may speak a thorn key.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of a puddle
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageEnough to kill a large beetle
DurationOnly a few seconds
Casting ritualQuaff the rust elixir
RechargeWait for 6 seconds
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid becomes your mortal enemy.

Luce's Resurrecting Curse

na

The caster of this major magick may radiate a scrying torrent.

Level8
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
RangeAs far as you damn well please
DamageWorth writing a song about
DurationUntil the next time you cast a spell
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase, combine the components, perform the ritual dance, and think only of the outcome you desire without being interrupted
RechargeTravel to the land of the black mold and recover what has been lost
Wild magic effectSmoke of platinum color pours from your mouth, eyes, and ears for 3 minutes. any who touch it turn into pathetic mushroom creatures.

Acid of Avital

na

The caster of this minor magick may bring forth a concealing acid.

Level2
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeAs far as you damn well please
DamageEnough to kill a large beetle
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualTap your heels together
RechargeRecite a well-known poem from memory without interruption
Wild magic effectYou find that your teeth have all transformed into sharp points.

The Rending Chant

na

The caster of this moderate magick may will an ice call.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeClose to you
DamageEnough to leave permanent marks in stone
DurationUntil the next mealtime
Casting ritualConcentrate for 4 minutes
RechargeRemember something bad from your past and then let it go
Wild magic effectYou begin to hallucinate the eyes of a large cat peering at you from every dark corner.

Testing Lines Mark the Torrent

na

The caster of this moderate magick may bring forth a compelling torrent.

Level5
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeClose to you
DamageEnough to get your enemy's full attention
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk through a small town
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch
RechargeHunt a zebra and consume a piece of it
Wild magic effectYour mouth will slowly disappear over the next fortnight.

The Withering Wish

na

The caster of this major magick may sing a scrying rot.

Level9
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
Range20 feet
DamageEnough to permanently scar any who survive it
Duration5 watches
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of a purple worm and prepare a steel elixir
RechargeRun fingers through the flowing water of the lost river of hubur
Wild magic effectYou now have the head of a black alligator.

Torrent of Schemery

na

The caster of this minor magick may shout a clay torrent.

Level1
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeIn your line of sight
DamageEnough to cause a puddle to ripple
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite a short poem
Casting ritualPoint a focus, such as a wand or crystal, towards the target
RechargeWait until your mind is clear
Wild magic effectEvery 3 day cycle you get progessively weaker and more terrified. by the end of each cycle you are so weak you can hardly walk. only the murder of an innocent resets the cycle and restores your health.

Wood of Cunning

na

The caster of this minor magick may speak a deceiving wood.

Level2
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageSimilar to a bruised arm
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualTap your heels together
RechargeRecite the words of magic with confidence
Wild magic effectOver the next 5 days, your eyes will slowly shrink then disappear.

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