Spells

Daemon of the Ultramarine Beast

na

The caster of this major magick may will a spawning beast.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of 6 wagons
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
DamageLike the cuts of 100 blades
DurationUntil the next time you cast a spell
Casting ritualWalk the leylines surrounding the area for 5 days
RechargeCapture a sparrow and feed it for 2 days
Wild magic effectYou develop insanity: cannot lie

Fuchsia Snow

na

The caster of this moderate magick may conjure a shielding snow.

Level5
Area of effectAn area the size of a wagon
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
DamageLike a strong punch to the face
DurationOnly a few hours
Casting ritualPerform the ritual song
RechargeWait until your heartrate drops below the rhythm of a horse's plodding clop
Wild magic effectEvery 5 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.

The Revolting Geometries of Athol

na

The caster of this minor magick may project a banishing insect.

Level2
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageBarely worth considering
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk down the street
Casting ritualPoint a focus, such as a wand or crystal, towards the target
RechargeWait until your mind is clear
Wild magic effectYou see dead people though you cannot communicate with them.

Blob of Bravery

na

The caster of this minor magick may radiate a transporting blob.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeNo further than the length of 3 oxen
DamageEnough to startle your horse
Duration5 seconds
Casting ritualQuaff the saffron elixir
RechargeIdentify a physical feature of your opponent and focus on it for 6 seconds
Wild magic effectYour hand turns celadon.

Spirit of the Aqua Call

na

The caster of this minor magick may hurl a concealing call.

Level3
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeAnywhere in the same region
DamageEnough to kill a small squirrel
Duration3 seconds
Casting ritualPoint a focus, such as a wand or crystal, towards the target
RechargePluck a stone from a running river
Wild magic effectYou begin to hallucinate the eyes of a large cat peering at you from every dark corner.

Cursed Altar

na

The caster of this minor magick may cast a sealing altar.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of 5 wagons
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageBarely worth mentioning
DurationOnly a few minutes
Casting ritualGesture in the direction of the target
RechargeScoop a handful of soil from the earth beneath your feet
Wild magic effectSmoke of cherry color pours from your mouth, eyes, and ears for 5 minutes. any who touch it turn into pathetic mushroom creatures.

The Bewildering Wish

na

The caster of this minor magick may invoke an opening altar.

Level3
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeFar from you
DamageBarely worth mentioning
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk down the street
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 6 seconds
RechargeWait for 6 seconds
Wild magic effectEvery 2 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.

Cursed Stone

na

The caster of this moderate magick may will an avenging stone.

Level5
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeA pond's length away
Damage21 hit points
DurationUntil the next mealtime
Casting ritualChant magic words while making the appropriate hand motion
RechargeCook a 3 course meal and serve it to someone
Wild magic effectYou see dead people though you cannot communicate with them.

Carrot Cloak

na

The caster of this moderate magick may materialize a bone cloak.

Level4
Area of effectAn area the size of a town
RangeClose to you
DamageOf serious concern
Duration1 hours
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch
RechargeHunt a ibex and consume a piece of it
Wild magic effectYou develop 5 extra ears.

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