Spells
Foul Fountain
The caster of this minor magick may summon a maddening fountain.
| Level | 2 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a wagon |
| Range | As far as a cat leaps |
| Damage | Just enough to insult someone |
| Duration | For as long as you can hold your breath |
| Casting ritual | Point a focus, such as a wand or crystal, towards the target |
| Recharge | Recite the words of magic with confidence |
| Wild magic effect | You will rise as an undead sea serpent after you die. |
The Paralyzing Invocation
The caster of this moderate magick may conjure a lava throne.
| Level | 6 |
| Area of effect | Several targets |
| Range | No further than the nearest cross road |
| Damage | A cause for insistent pain |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to walk through a small town |
| Casting ritual | Imbibe the seashell potion and wait for 4 minutes |
| Recharge | Compose a short song and perform it |
| Wild magic effect | An enormous sapphire fireball appears in the sky and falls towards the nearest town. |
Spawning Lines Mark the Call
The caster of this major magick may materialize a spawning call.
| Level | 8 |
| Area of effect | An area no larger than three fighting beggars |
| Range | As far as a cat leaps |
| Damage | Enough to permanently scar any who survive it |
| Duration | Until the next time you cast a spell |
| Casting ritual | Maintain unbroken skin contact with the target for 5 hours |
| Recharge | Capture a sparrow and feed it for 4 days |
| Wild magic effect | You develop an unseemly fascination with foots. |
The Reflecting Chant
The caster of this moderate magick may emanate a sealing word.
| Level | 4 |
| Area of effect | Several targets |
| Range | Close to you |
| Damage | Enough to injure a humanoid |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to walk through a small town |
| Casting ritual | Perform the ritual song |
| Recharge | Rest by an open fire with someone you trust |
| Wild magic effect | The wings of a bat sprout from your back. |
Curse of Nina
The caster of this minor magick may invoke an insect swarm.
| Level | 1 |
| Area of effect | Several targets |
| Range | As far as a cat leaps |
| Damage | Similar to a small gust of wind |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet |
| Casting ritual | Gesture in the direction of the target |
| Recharge | Recite a well-known poem from memory without interruption |
| Wild magic effect | You develop a strong attraction to succubuss. |
Foul Oil
The caster of this major magick may embody a shielding oil.
| Level | 8 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a puddle |
| Range | A pond's length away |
| Damage | Enough to draw the attention of the gods |
| Duration | Until the next lunar eclipse |
| Casting ritual | Maintain unbroken eye contact with the target for 2 hours |
| Recharge | Recite one of the epic poems from memory without interruption |
| Wild magic effect | From now on, you have recurring nightmares about a ravenous manticore. |
Cursed Cube
The caster of this minor magick may sing an opening cube.
| Level | Cantrip |
| Area of effect | The entire planet |
| Range | At a great distance from you |
| Damage | Similar to a small gust of wind |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet |
| Casting ritual | Gesture in the direction of the target |
| Recharge | Wait for 6 minutes |
| Wild magic effect | You now have the head of a black owlbear. |
Warding Hands Trace the Ash
The caster of this moderate magick may emanate a scrying ash.
| Level | 5 |
| Area of effect | Several targets |
| Range | Anywhere in the same province |
| Damage | Like a strong hit from a quarterstaff |
| Duration | Only until you fall asleep |
| Casting ritual | Perform a basic dance |
| Recharge | Repeat the mantra 80 times |
| Wild magic effect | You are compelled to only tell the truth. |
The Redressing Geometries of Max
The caster of this moderate magick may sing a silencing dust.
| Level | 5 |
| Area of effect | Several targets |
| Range | At a short distance from you |
| Damage | Something you will remember for weeks |
| Duration | Until the next mealtime |
| Casting ritual | Stare unblinking at the target for 6 minutes |
| Recharge | Cook a 3 course meal and serve it to someone |
| Wild magic effect | You are compelled to always lie. |
Spells designed by
Spell Generator with casting rituals, descriptions, and wild magic effects
The Spell Generator brings old-school, soft magic flavour to your fantasy roleplaying games. Use them as inspiration for your own original spell designs, to spice up a monster, or add magical effects to dungeons. The wild magic effects can be used by themselves or as catastrophes that strike the careless wizard who fails to perform the proper rituals!
Some spells include content from Maze Rats by Ben Milton. Used with permission under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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