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Lucy's Vortex

na

The caster of this major magick may embody an opening vortex.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
DamageEnough to draw the attention of everyone in town
DurationUntil a child is born
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase, combine the components, perform the ritual dance, and think only of the outcome you desire without being interrupted
RechargeSteal something important from a god
Wild magic effectYou develop 6 extra hands.

The Blinding Embrace

na

The caster of this moderate magick may hurl a rat shard.

Level5
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeNo further than the nearest cross road
DamageLike a strong punch to the face
DurationOnly an hour
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch
RechargeCompose a short song and perform it
Wild magic effectYour skin turns charcoal.

Forgotten Gaze of Evonne

na

The caster of this moderate magick may shout a duplicating gaze.

Level5
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
Range6 feet
DamageEnough to kill a sickly deer
DurationOnly a few hours
Casting ritualPerform the ritual song
RechargeHunt a kangaroo and consume a piece of it
Wild magic effectYou will rise as an undead werewolf after you die.

White Bolt

na

The caster of this major magick may bring forth a creeping bolt.

Level7
Area of effectThe entire planet
Range5 yards
DamageEnough to corrupt the world
Duration1 watches
Casting ritualMaintain unbroken skin contact with the target for 5 hours
RechargeSteal something important from a god
Wild magic effect5 leagues away, a beastman has spawned. it will hunt you without rest until it kills you or you kill it.

The Denying Hex

na

The caster of this moderate magick may conjure a transmuting lightning.

Level5
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageOf serious concern
DurationFor about as long as it takes to read a fairy tale
Casting ritualPerform a basic dance
RechargeRest by an open fire with someone you trust
Wild magic effectYou are compelled to only tell the truth.

Daemon of the Red Web

na

The caster of this moderate magick may cast a soothing web.

Level5
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageSomething you will remember for weeks
DurationUntil the next mealtime
Casting ritualChant magic words while making the appropriate hand motion
RechargeRest by an open fire with someone you trust
Wild magic effectYou develop an unseemly fascination with privatess.

Curse of Elvira

na

The caster of this minor magick may sing a rending whisper.

Level2
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageSimilar to a small stone that was hurled
DurationOnly a few seconds
Casting ritualSing a brief verse
RechargeWait for 6 seconds
Wild magic effectYou develop a strong attraction to lichs.

The Diminishing Invocation

na

The caster of this minor magick may summon an attracting blood.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeClose to you
Damage5 hit points
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase
RechargeHear the sound of the sparrow's call
Wild magic effectYour skin turns moss.

Forgotten Wind of Maddie

na

The caster of this moderate magick may radiate a hastening wind.

Level4
Area of effectA 6 foot circle
RangeA pond's length away
DamageLike a strong punch to the face
DurationUntil dawn
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch
RechargeReassemble the rare components
Wild magic effectYou believe you are the most beautiful person on earth.

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