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John's Excruciating Grace

na

The caster of this moderate magick may bring forth a slime steed.

Level4
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
Range18 feet
DamageEnough to kill a giant spider
DurationOnly until you fall asleep
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch
RechargeBurn a piece of a assassin
Wild magic effectYou develop an unseemly fascination with hairs.

Elise's Arrow

na

The caster of this major magick may embody a deafening arrow.

Level9
Area of effectA 13 foot circle
RangeA pond's length away
DamageLike the threshing of a wyrms many claws
DurationA fortnight
Casting ritualPrepare a casting ground 13 days in advance
RechargeWear the skin of a mountain goat for 16 days
Wild magic effectEverywhere you go, you leave a magnolia slime trail.

The Deciphering Invocation

na

The caster of this major magick may bring forth a paralyzing dance.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of a town
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageSo enormous as to make the caster avoid casting it at all costs
DurationUntil a child is born
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeWait for 3 days
Wild magic effectFood and water no longer sustain you. only blood.

The Mindreading Geometries of Hana

na

The caster of this major magick may materialize a hindering pit.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
Range16 yards
DamageEnough to draw the attention of everyone in town
DurationUntil the next lunar eclipse
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a sandy decoction
RechargeTravel to the land of the dryad and recover what has been lost
Wild magic effectAn enormous pumpkin fireball appears in the sky and falls towards the nearest town.

Bubble of Cowardice

na

The caster of this major magick may summon a mesmerizing bubble.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeWithin 4 paces
DamageLike the deadly sting of a scorpion king
DurationUntil the seasons change
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase, combine the components, perform the ritual dance, and think only of the outcome you desire without being interrupted
RechargeBreed four and ten zebra
Wild magic effectSmoke of amethyst color pours from your mouth, eyes, and ears for 6 minutes. any who touch it turn into pathetic mushroom creatures.

The Levitating Hex of Shirley

na

The caster of this moderate magick may summon a hindering key.

Level4
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeA pond's length away
DamageEnough to take seriously
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk through a small town
Casting ritualImbibe the seashell potion and wait for 5 minutes
RechargeCompose a short song and perform it
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid frightens you so much you weep and piss yourself.

The Inscribing Geometries of Kirsten

na

The caster of this moderate magick may embody an ice tentacle.

Level5
Area of effectAn area no larger than three fighting beggars
RangeAnywhere in the same region
DamageOf serious concern
DurationOnly a few hours
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch
RechargeFind and kill a orc
Wild magic effectYou develop insanity: believes they are a cat

Hammer of Divinity

na

The caster of this moderate magick may emanate a transporting hammer.

Level4
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
Range8 feet
DamageEnough to break through a wooden door
DurationOnly an hour
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 3 minutes
RechargeRepeat the mantra 23 times
Wild magic effectFood and water no longer sustain you. only blood.

Forgotten Clay of Samir

na

The caster of this minor magick may radiate a deceiving clay.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageEnough to kill a small squirrel
DurationFor as long as you can stand on one foot
Casting ritualQuaff the sienna elixir
RechargeIdentify a physical feature of your opponent and focus on it for 1 seconds
Wild magic effectAny iron you touch becomes rusted.

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