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Champagne Sphere

na

The caster of this minor magick may hurl a mindreading sphere.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeNo further than the nearest cross road
DamageQuite forgettable
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargeWait for 6 minutes
Wild magic effectThe nearby forest sprouts 2d6 ifrits.

Avenging Hands Trace the Beacon

na

The caster of this moderate magick may will an expanding beacon.

Level4
Area of effectAn area no larger than three fighting beggars
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageEnough to get your enemy's full attention
Duration6 hours
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch
RechargeCook a 3 course meal and serve it to someone
Wild magic effectYou now have the head of a black caiman.

Gavril's Transmuting Spell

na

The caster of this major magick may speak a hastening arrow.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of 1 wagons
RangeAs far as the crow flies
DamageWritten about in many stories
Duration3 days
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeTravel to the land of the raider and recover what has been lost
Wild magic effectYou can no longer cross rivers while conscious.

Cursed Claw

na

The caster of this minor magick may bring forth an opening claw.

Level3
Area of effectAn area the size of a town
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageQuite forgettable
Duration3 seconds
Casting ritualPoint a focus, such as a wand or crystal, towards the target
RechargeRecite the words of magic with confidence
Wild magic effectYou will rise as an undead lich after you die.

The Foreseeing Invocation

na

The caster of this major magick may embody a bone mind.

Level7
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeAt a great distance from you
Damage36 hit points
DurationUntil you have seen 3 sunsets
Casting ritualMaintain unbroken eye contact with the target for 4 hours
RechargeTravel to the land of the nomad and recover what has been lost
Wild magic effectYou lose all your hair.

The Dispelling Wish

na

The caster of this major magick may bring forth a silencing pyramid.

Level9
Area of effect6 targets
Range16 yards
DamageEnough to kill a troll
DurationUntil the next lunar eclipse
Casting ritualWalk the leylines surrounding the area for 6 days
RechargeCapture a sparrow and feed it for 3 days
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid frightens you so much you weep and piss yourself.

Frances's Denying Spell

na

The caster of this moderate magick may cast a withering swarm.

Level4
Area of effect2 targets
RangeFar from you
DamageEnough to kill a giant spider
DurationFor about as long as it takes to read a fairy tale
Casting ritualPerform a basic dance
RechargeCompose a short song and perform it
Wild magic effectEverywhere you go, you attract flocks of brightly colored birds.

The Screaming Hex

na

The caster of this minor magick may radiate an oil fountain.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeAnywhere in the same town
Damage6 hit points
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualGesture in the direction of the target
RechargeWait until your mind is clear
Wild magic effectYour foot turns umber.

Curse of Pallav

na

The caster of this moderate magick may speak a levitating poison.

Level5
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
DamageLike a strong punch to the face
Duration6 hours
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 3 minutes
RechargeBurn a piece of a gorgon
Wild magic effectOver the next 4 days, your eyes will slowly shrink then disappear.

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