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Cursed Gaze

na

The caster of this minor magick may project a revolting gaze.

Level3
Area of effectA single target
Range7 yards
Damage6 hit points
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualQuaff the silver elixir
RechargeReassemble the basic components from your pouch
Wild magic effectEverywhere you go, you attract flocks of brightly colored birds.

The Attracting Wish

na

The caster of this minor magick may hurl a summoning dance.

Level3
Area of effectA 19 foot circle
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageEnough to kill a dragonfly
DurationFor as long as you can hold your breath
Casting ritualPoint a focus, such as a wand or crystal, towards the target
RechargePluck a stone from a running river
Wild magic effectYour head doubles in size.

The Hastening Hex

na

The caster of this minor magick may shout a shielding stasis.

Level3
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageNot more than a candle's singe
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase
RechargeReassemble the basic components from your pouch
Wild magic effectYour butt turns platinum.

Cursed Rot

na

The caster of this minor magick may summon a sand rot.

Level1
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
Range4 yards
DamageQuite forgettable
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk down the street
Casting ritualGesture in the direction of the target
RechargeReassemble the basic components from your pouch
Wild magic effectYou develop a terrible fear of great plains toads.

Spirit of the Persimmon Cascade

na

The caster of this major magick may emanate a spawning cascade.

Level8
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeA pond's length away
DamageEnough to take a mental toll on any who witness it
DurationUntil you have seen 3 sunrises
Casting ritualMaintain unbroken eye contact with the target for 1 hours
RechargeDestroy the source of black slime
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid suddenly ages 10 years.

Spirit of the Corn Chariot

na

The caster of this minor magick may speak a stone chariot.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of a town
RangeClose to you
DamageOnly slightly uncomfortable
DurationOnly a few minutes
Casting ritualSing a brief verse
RechargeWait until your mind is clear
Wild magic effectOver the next 5 weeks, you will slowly transform into a kappa.

Saffron Time

na

The caster of this minor magick may emanate a creeping time.

Level1
Area of effectA 1 foot circle
RangeWithin 2 paces
DamageJust enough to insult someone
Duration2 seconds
Casting ritualGesture in the direction of the target
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of an adult tree
Wild magic effectYou see dead people though you cannot communicate with them.

Ben's Storm

na

The caster of this moderate magick may embody an oil storm.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
Range10 feet
DamageLike a clean slice from a sword
Duration4 hours
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 5 minutes
RechargePerform the complex movements with your arms
Wild magic effectFood and water no longer sustain you. only blood.

Forgotten Wine of Jacques

na

The caster of this moderate magick may project an acid wine.

Level5
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeA pond's length away
DamageEnough to break through a wooden door
DurationUntil the temperature changes at dusk
Casting ritualChant magic words while making the appropriate hand motion
RechargeBurn a piece of a djinn
Wild magic effectFog appears in any town you sleep in for more than 6 days.

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