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Alyx's Scrying Curse

na

The caster of this moderate magick may sing a deceiving serpent.

Level5
Area of effectAn area the size of 5 wagons
RangeAnywhere in the same province
Damage12 hit points
DurationFor about as long as it takes to read a fairy tale
Casting ritualPerform the ritual song
RechargeRest by an open fire with someone you trust
Wild magic effectYou are compelled to always lie.

Caroc's Scrying Curse

na

The caster of this major magick may sing an emboldening ghost.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of a puddle
RangeIn your line of sight
DamageEnough to draw the attention of the gods
DurationUntil the next solar eclipse
Casting ritualMaintain unbroken skin contact with the target for 4 hours
RechargeRepeat the mantra 86 times 96 times
Wild magic effect5 leagues away, a zombie has spawned. it will hunt you without rest until it kills you or you kill it.

Diminishing Lines Mark the Horn

na

The caster of this minor magick may emanate an emboldening horn.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageEnough to kill a small squirrel
Duration3 seconds
Casting ritualSnap your fingers clearly
RechargeRecite the words of magic with confidence
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid frightens you so much you weep and piss yourself.

Russet Bolt

na

The caster of this moderate magick may summon a shielding bolt.

Level5
Area of effectAn area the size of 5 wagons
RangeNo further than the length of 1 oxen
Damage9 hit points
DurationUntil dawn
Casting ritualRepeat the magic phrase 2 times without interruption
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.

Tawny Eye

na

The caster of this minor magick may emanate a hindering eye.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
Range19 feet
DamageNot more than a candle's singe
Duration6 minutes
Casting ritualConcentrate on your opponent
RechargePerform the basic movements with your arms
Wild magic effectAn enormous violet fireball appears in the sky and falls towards the nearest town.

Lava of Regret

na

The caster of this moderate magick may invoke a foreseeing lava.

Level6
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
Range2 yards
DamageEnough to break through a wooden door
Duration6 hours
Casting ritualChant magic words while making the appropriate hand motion
RechargeCook a 3 course meal and serve it to someone
Wild magic effectAn enormous cinnabar fireball appears in the sky and falls towards the nearest town.

The Repelling Hex of Kiran

na

The caster of this minor magick may will a maddening glass.

Level2
Area of effectA single target
Range15 yards
DamageBarely worth mentioning
DurationOnly a few minutes
Casting ritualSnap your fingers clearly
RechargeScoop a handful of soil from the earth beneath your feet
Wild magic effectOver the next month, thick, black hair will cover your entire body.

Cyntia's Emboldening Spell

na

The caster of this major magick may emanate a mindreading fungus.

Level7
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
RangeA pond's length away
DamageWorth writing a song about
DurationUntil the sun fails to rise in the morning
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a sandy decoction
RechargeRecite one of the epic poems from memory without interruption
Wild magic effectYou develop 6 extra toes.

Roan's Forking Spell

na

The caster of this major magick may cast an enlightening beam.

Level7
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
Range8 feet
DamageLike the threshing of a wyrms many claws
Duration3 watches
Casting ritualPerfectly recite an ancient religious text
RechargeTravel to the land of the lich and recover what has been lost
Wild magic effectYou find that your teeth have all transformed into sharp points.

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