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Arish's Dream

na

The caster of this moderate magick may invoke an attracting dream.

Level4
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageEnough to injure a humanoid
DurationFor about as long as it takes to read a fairy tale
Casting ritualTouch the target with your bare skin
RechargeCook a 3 course meal and serve it to someone
Wild magic effectOne of your family members turns into a crab.

The Rending Hex

na

The caster of this moderate magick may hurl a bark cascade.

Level4
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageSimilar to a burn from a blazing torch
DurationOnly a few hours
Casting ritualTouch the target with your bare skin
RechargeRest by an open fire with someone you trust
Wild magic effectBirds, birds, birds, birds!!!

Mary's Resurrecting Curse

na

The caster of this minor magick may project a wearying tar.

Level2
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeIn your line of sight
DamageSimilar to a bruised arm
DurationOnly a few seconds
Casting ritualQuaff the mustard elixir
RechargeWait until your mind is clear
Wild magic effectYou lose your butt over the next 5 days.

The Illuminating Hex

na

The caster of this major magick may shout a deceiving probability.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeAs far as you damn well please
DamageLike the threshing of a wyrms many claws
DurationUntil the next lunar cycle begins
Casting ritualPrepare a casting ground 2 days in advance
RechargeHear the song of the phoenix
Wild magic effectAny iron you touch becomes rusted.

The Excruciating Invocation

na

The caster of this minor magick may radiate a disguising word.

Level3
Area of effectAn area the size of a town
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageSimilar to a bruised arm
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase
RechargeScoop a handful of soil from the earth beneath your feet
Wild magic effectYour right arm grows 1 foot longer.

Curse of Gawen

na

The caster of this major magick may cast a regenerating gaze.

Level8
Area of effectThe entire planet
Range5 yards
DamageEnough to kill a troll
Duration1 days
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeRecite one of the epic poems from memory without interruption
Wild magic effectYou lose the ability to do any sort of basic math. in fact, you can't even read numbers anymore.

The Screaming Invocation

na

The caster of this major magick may summon an enveloping water.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeAs far as the crow flies
DamageLike the scorching blast of a meteor
DurationUntil the next solar eclipse
Casting ritualWalk the leylines surrounding the area for 4 days
RechargeCapture a sparrow and feed it for 3 days
Wild magic effectYour best friend turns into a sea serpent.

The Repelling Hex

na

The caster of this moderate magick may will a consuming distortion.

Level5
Area of effectA 5 foot circle
RangeNo further than the nearest cross road
DamageEnough to make this spell dangerous
DurationUntil the temperature changes at dusk
Casting ritualTouch the target with your bare skin
RechargeRepeat the mantra 27 times
Wild magic effectEveryone around you smells like butterflys from now on.

Beacon of Teresa

na

The caster of this moderate magick may emanate a slime beacon.

Level5
Area of effectAn area no larger than three fighting beggars
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageEnough to break bone
DurationOnly a few hours
Casting ritualRepeat the magic phrase 6 times without interruption
RechargeRemember something bad from your past and then let it go
Wild magic effect3 leagues away, a grim has spawned. it will hunt you without rest until it kills you or you kill it.

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